Pandav Falls, Panna, Madhya Pradesh

Pandav Falls, Panna, Madhya Pradesh

Pandav Falls is a natural waterfall located near Panna Town in Panna Taluk in Panna District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated inside the Panna National Park.

Legends

As per legend, Pandavas of the Mahabharata had resided in the Padava Caves situated near the falls during their exile. The caves and the shrines visited by the Pandavas can be near the water pool formed at the end of the fall. The waterfall is named after them.

The Waterfall

The waterfall is about 30 metres (98 ft) high. It is a perennial waterfall fed by a tributary of the Ken River. It forms a heart shaped pool at its bottom. There are few ancient caves at the foot of the waterfall overlooking a large pool of water. The forest around the falls is home to monkeys and bears.

Entry Fees

·      Guide Fee: Rs. 100

·      On foot or bicycle: Rs. 25 per person

·      For two wheelers: Rs. 50 for two persons

·      For three wheelers: Rs. 100 for three persons

·      For four wheelers: Rs. 150 for six persons

·      For mini bus: Rs. 300 for twenty persons

Connectivity

The waterfall is located at about 7 Kms from Madla, 14 Kms from Panna, 14 Kms from Panna Bus Stand, 27 Kms from Khajuraho Junction Railway Station, 30 Kms from Khajuraho Airport and 32 Kms from Khajuraho. The waterfall is situated on the Panna to Khajuraho route.

Location