Dhuandhar Falls, Bhedaghat, Madhya Pradesh

Dhuandhar Falls, Bhedaghat, Madhya Pradesh

Dhuandhar Falls is a waterfall located in Bhedaghat Town in Jabalpur District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The word Dhuandhar is derived from two Hindi words - Dhuan (smoke) and Dhar (flow), meaning a waterfall where one can feel a smoky atmosphere. This waterfall is also called as Smoke Cascade.

The Waterfall

This waterfall is located on the Narmada river and is about 30 metres high. It is plunge waterfall created by the Narmada river. The plunge creates large amounts of mist and thundering roar that can be heard from a far distance. There is a large open space in front of the waterfall. One can access Dhuandhar waterfalls from the east bank as well as the west bank of the Narmada river. To view the other side of Dhuandhar Falls, one requires to take the cable car service available at Bhedaghat.

The ropeway facility starts from the east bank of Narmada river, crosses the river, and then drops tourists off at the west bank of the river. The best time to visit Dhuandhar Falls is during Sharad Purnima, when Narmada Mahotsava is celebrated. The white marble rocks appear spectacular when the moonlight falls on them, rendering them a silvery appearance. Boating is available at Dhuandhar Falls. The Marble Rocks is located just about a kilometre away from the falls.

Connectivity

The falls is located at about 500 metres from Dhuandhar Bus Stop, 1 Km from Bhedaghat, 5 Kms from Bhedaghat Railway Station Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Bhedaghat Railway Station, 16 Kms from Kachhpura Junction Railway Station, 19 Kms from Shahpura, 19 Kms from Jabalpur Railway Station, 24 Kms from Jabalpur, 33 Kms from Jabalpur Airport. The falls is situated at about 5 Kms to the south of Bhedaghat Railway Station Bus Stop on Jabalpur to Shahpura.

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