Chitrakoot Falls

Chitrakoot Falls
Chitrakoot Falls
Chitrakot waterfalls.JPG
Chitrakoot in monsoon
Location Jagdalpur, India
Coordinates 19°12′23″N 81°42′00″E / 19.206496°N 81.699979°E / 19.206496; 81.699979
Type Cataract
Total height 29 metres (95 ft)
Number of drops 1
Watercourse Indravati River

The Chitrakoot Falls (alternative spelling Chitrakut) (Hindi: चित्रकोट जलप्रपात) is a waterfall located near Jagdalpur, in Bastar district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh on the Indravati River. The height of the falls is about 29 metres (95 ft).[1][2] The breadth of the waterfall varies, as the water level in the river goes down drastically during summer. However during a monsoon the river touches both the banks and is filled with silt. In contrast, during summer the water carries no silt and looks different. This is a contrast to Jog falls which has water that looks white even during monsoon.

The area around the falls is largely forested.

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Chitrakoot in monsoon

The day before the photographs were taken, the region was cut off due to floods, so the photographs here will show you the falls at maximum water level. However when most visitors visit they will find the falls much narrower but taller. Chitrakoot Waterfalls is also called The Niagara Falls of India

Panoramic View

Panoramic view of Chitrakoot in December

Location

It is 48 kilometres (30 mi) west of Jagdalpur. Chitrakoot is a place of Hindu pilgrimage, which means that the footfall is high and accommodation is available at or near the falls.

See also

References

  1. ^ Incredible India Central India: Natural Attractions Accessed 24 April 2008
  2. ^ "Chitrakoot Falls". famous india. http://www.famous-india.com/falls/chitrakoot.html. Retrieved 2010-07-05. 

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