The Chitrakote Falls is a natural waterfall located to the west of Jagdalpur, in Bastar district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh on the Indravati River. It is located at a distance of 38 kilometres to the west of Jagdalpur. The height of the falls is about 29 metres. It is the widest fall in India. Because of its width and wide spread during the monsoon season, it is often called the Niagara Falls of India.
The Chitrakote Falls is located on the Indravati River. The river originates in the kalahandi region of Odisha, in the Vindhya Range of hills, flows westward and then forms a fall at Chitrakote, enters Andhra Pradesh and finally flows into the Godavari River, after traversing 390 km in the state, at Bhadrakali
Chitakoot Falls is one of the two of the waterfalls located in the Kanger Valley National Park, the other is Teerathgarh Falls.
Other Features:
Local boat facilities operating below and under the falls in a misty atmosphere provide views of the falls under an early morning sun in reflected sun light and in a blue hue.
In the low flow season, paddle boats are used in pools formed in the upstream part of the falls. In the pool below the falls, swimming is permitted and paddle boats are permitted. Local boatmen can paddle their boats under the spray below the falls.
Adventure sports enthusiasts use boats in the stormy part of this pond.
Apart from many large hydro electric power plants on the Indravati river, a small power plant of 7.5 MW capacity has been planned to utilize the head at the Chitrakote falls, though no irrigation is envisaged.
Transport:
By Air: From Raipur Airport: 284 kms, approx 5 hrs by Car.
By Rail: Train from Durg to Jagdalpur can be accessed. Also, Jagdalpur Station is on Kirandul-Vishakhapattnam Line.
By Road: This place is located in South of Chhattisgarh, Main City is Jagdalpur, is 284 kms, approx 5 hrs by Car. Regular buses from Raipur are accessible easily.
The Chitrakote Falls is located on the Indravati River. The river originates in the kalahandi region of Odisha, in the Vindhya Range of hills, flows westward and then forms a fall at Chitrakote, enters Andhra Pradesh and finally flows into the Godavari River, after traversing 390 km in the state, at Bhadrakali
Chitakoot Falls is one of the two of the waterfalls located in the Kanger Valley National Park, the other is Teerathgarh Falls.
Other Features:
Local boat facilities operating below and under the falls in a misty atmosphere provide views of the falls under an early morning sun in reflected sun light and in a blue hue.
In the low flow season, paddle boats are used in pools formed in the upstream part of the falls. In the pool below the falls, swimming is permitted and paddle boats are permitted. Local boatmen can paddle their boats under the spray below the falls.
Adventure sports enthusiasts use boats in the stormy part of this pond.
Apart from many large hydro electric power plants on the Indravati river, a small power plant of 7.5 MW capacity has been planned to utilize the head at the Chitrakote falls, though no irrigation is envisaged.
Transport:
By Air: From Raipur Airport: 284 kms, approx 5 hrs by Car.
By Rail: Train from Durg to Jagdalpur can be accessed. Also, Jagdalpur Station is on Kirandul-Vishakhapattnam Line.
By Road: This place is located in South of Chhattisgarh, Main City is Jagdalpur, is 284 kms, approx 5 hrs by Car. Regular buses from Raipur are accessible easily.
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