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Chitrakoot Falls

History One of the most impressive attractions of Chhattisgarh is theChitrakoot Falls, located 50 km from Jagdalpur, in the Bastar district, and 273 km from Raipur. River Indravati flows down perennially from the Vindhya mountain ranges and gives rise to these waterfalls, which are a major tourist attraction, especially during the rainy season. The Chitrakoot waterfalls appear to be in the shape of a horse-shoe. Positioned at a height of about 100 feet, Chitrakoot Falls are the largest waterfalls in India. The girth of the waterfall varies, as the water level in the river goes down drastically during the summer. However during monsoon the river touches the banks and is filled with sediments of mud. On the contrary, during summer the water carries no silt and looks different. The area around the Chitrakoot Falls is highly dense and forested. The waterfalls along with the surrounding areas have a stunning beauty and are of great interest to adventure buffs. One can often spot eye-catching birds sitting at the corner of these waterfalls adding to the beauty of the place. The gushing noise created by the Chitrakoot Falls is so loud that it is hardly possible to hear anything behind their noise. The Chitrakoot Falls are exceptionally gorgeous to look at during the rainy season when the water acquires the brown colour due to erosion of soil. Indravati River which starts its journey from the Vindhya ranges, converts into a picturesque delight at the point where the Chitrakoot Falls are located. One is sure to get enthralled by the serene beauty and magnificence of the Chitrakoot Falls and the surrounding environment. Chitrakoot waterfalls justly expand the scenic horizon of Chhattisgarh.

Best time to visit One can visit the Chitrakoot Falls throughout the year. However, from the months of July to October, the waterfall attains its wild and extreme form. If you want to enjoy the calm white waterfall, the best time to visit the Chitrakoot Falls is during winter months from November to February.

Trivia Chitrakoot Falls have similarities with the world famous Niagara Falls for its horse-shoe shape. During the rainy season, the Chitrakoot Falls widen up to 150 metres!

Timing Chitrakoot Falls can be visited anytime of the day.