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Jan 2011

Chitrakoot Falls - The Largest Waterfall In India

Chitrakoot Falls - The Largest Waterfall In India - BindaasTravel.com

Chitrakoot Falls are located 38kms west of Jagdalpur.The Falls are formed by the waters of River Indirawati.Falling at an height of 96 ft these are most sought after falls in the local area.The magnanimity of the Falls can be found with the huge voice they produce in the rainy months of mid July to mid September.

Chitrakoot Falls are located in Chitrakoot which also happens to a religious pilgrimage of Hindus.Thousand s of pilgrimers who come here for Hari Darshan take a round about of the falls.Sitting here for hours gives them a sense of relief from the long walks they had taken to reach this place.

Chitrakoot Falls are also a favorite picnic spot for many.But one has to maintain a sufficient of half a kilometer from the falls as the speed of the Falls is very much.One has to be very cautious in the rainy season as the rocks surrounding the Falls happen to be greasy and slippery in this season.Chitrakoot Falls are known for their picturesque surroundings.This makes them a good place for Photography.

Most of the travellers come here to find peace and tranquility.In the morning hours you can find people doing Holistic Therapies like Meditation.Various Ayurvedic Centers like Aroyadham are located near the Chitrakoot Falls.One has to be very cautious as the stream of water is very fast flowing.

Chitrakoot waterfalls popularly known as Niagara falls of india is the largest waterfall in India that falls from a height of about 100 feet and widens up to 150 meters in peak rainy season.The horseshoe shaped fall is located near Jagdalpur a small city in the state of Chhattisgarh.This fall is situated in Vindhyachal Ranges which are stretched between Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.River Indravati a tributary of Narmada is the main source of this waterfall.During monsoon the waterfall turns wild and violent.Chitrakoot waterfall is best seen during and after the monsoon between July and October.The chitrakoot is also a religious Hindu Pilgrimage center.Thousands of pilgrims come here for Hari darshan and pay their homage to the God Hari.Who ever comes to Chitrakoot makes sure to visit Chitrakoot Waterfall at least once.

The first time visitors are sure to fall in love with this place and they just can not have enough in just one visit.If you want to enjoy the wildness of the waterfall then July to the month of October would be the best time the waterfalls of Chitrakoot attain its best phase and widens up to 150 mtr.But if you want to enjoy the calm white waterfall then best time to visit is during the winters which start from October to February.

Chitrakoot Falls have a very high speed especially in the rainy season.It is advisable that children do not go near the Falls on their own.Even the elders have to take care of the slippery rocks.

How To Reach :-

Jagdalpur is a popular city of Chhattisgarh and is very well connected to the rest of the state.Frequent bus services and taxis are available to reach Chitrakoot waterfall or you can also heir a private car.

Tourist Attractions :-

1.Chitrakoot :-
This religious Hindu Village is known for the various temples and pilgrimage place.This place is also linked to Legendary Lord of Hindus – Rama.Various Hindu festivals like Makar Sankranti Ramnaamvi and Somvati Amavasya are celebrated here with pomp and show.

2.Mara Caves :-
Mara caves are situated in Singhrauli tehsil of Sidhi district.These caves are often compared with the beauty of Ajanta and Ellora Caves.

3.Sohagpur :-
Sohagpur has a beautiful Shiva Temple.The temples here bear a close resemblance to the Khajuraho Temple.

Posted By : <Pooja Tiwari
Posted By : Pooja Tiwari

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