Chitrakote Falls, Chhattisgarh: Niagara Falls of India

The Chitrakote Waterfall is one of the largest falls in India. It is also called the Niagara Falls of India. It is situated close to Jagdalpur of Chhattisgarh on the river Indravati, which is a branch of the Narmada River in the state of Chhattisgarh. It is concerning 95ft or 29 metres high whereas the width of this fall changes radically according to the level of water in the river. This fall, India ranked first in the category of most splendid waterfalls in a country. This is because of the various valley and hill lands.

Chitrakot Waterfall

If you desire to see the rowdiness of Chitrakote fall, then come here in the rainy season, which is between July to October, at this time the Chitrakote reaches its widest level of 150 meters.  But when you love the fair tranquil fall comes between October to February. In the early morning and evening, it is the best place for meditation so there are lots of meditation centers. Aryodham the famous meditation point is placed here. The Chitrakote is also a well-known Hindu Pilgrimage center. A number of pilgrims come every year to Chitrakote for the worship of Lord Hari. Great Tulsidas, the writer of The Ramcharitmanas also spent so many years on this land and wrote lots of books in the forests of Chitrakote.

Chitrakote (also written as Chitrakoot) is the best photogenic and picnic spot in Chhattisgarh. It is one of the best waterfalls in India. Tourists spent many hours watching the splendid beauty and various colors of the water. Chitrakote is not only famous for its waterfall and natural beauty but equally famous for its religious background. Teerathgarh waterfall on Mugabahar River, which is just 38 km from Chitrakote is also a beautiful fall. Its enormous view comes in the season of monsoon with a height of about 100m and about a width of 160m.

Tamra Ghumar Waterfall

Some other nearby waterfalls are as follows, Mandra Waterfalls at a distance of 12km from Jagdalpur. Mandra Fall is also the beautiful scenery of Chhattisgarh. Another fall is Chitradhara which is just 19 km from Jagdalpur in a village named Potanar. Tamada waterfall is one of the most beautiful falls in Chhattisgarh so lots of visitors come here for taking a view. It is the most excellent picnic spot in Chhattisgarh. Ghoomar is another waterfall in Chhattisgarh near Jagdalpur. This fall changes according to the season, in monsoons or rainy seasons it becomes enormous, but in another season this fall is divided into small branches, which looks gorgeous.

When you are fond of Waterfalls Natural Beauty you definitely enjoy Chitrakote.

There are lots of restaurants and hotels in Jagdalpur. Hotels are available in various ranges. With the natural beauty, you definitely enjoy the foodstuffs of Chhattisgarh.

Distance Chart

Distance from Kolkata by road = 970 km.	Distance from Mumbai by road = 1322 km.
Distance from Delhi by road = 1482 km.	Distance from Chennai by road = 893 km.

How to Reach

Chitrakote Fall is just 39 km from Jagdalpur, Lots of taxis and buses run between Jagdalpur and Chitrakoot. Jagdalpur is well connected by road to state and national highways.

Railways: - Jagdalpur is a railway junction connected to all the main cities of India.

Airways: - Jagdalpur Airport is an intra-state Airport so when you will come from another state or nation then you will choose Raipur Airport. The distance between Raipur and Jagdalpur is 284km.