Raneh Falls, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Raneh Falls, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

Raneh Falls is a natural waterfall on the Ken River located near Khajuraho Town in Rajnagar Taluk in Chhatarpur District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The falls is named after King Rane Pratap, the erstwhile ruler of the region. The waterfall is situated close to the confluence of Ken and Khudar Rivers and marks the edge of the Rewa plateau in Madhya Pradesh. The canyon formed by the river is popularly called 'The Grand Canyon of India'.

The Waterfall

The Ken River forms 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) long, and 30 metres (98 ft.) deep canyon made of pure crystalline granite in varying shades of colours ranging from pink and red to grey. The canyon is formed by volcanic eruptions. The depth of this canyon varies dramatically from 50 m to 5 m. This sharp variation in depth has given some unique features to this canyon. There is a series of waterfalls in the canyon. The larger and smaller falls run all through the year. Other seasonal falls appear during monsoons. The biggest fall is the main attraction here. The place has well laid platforms and watch towers to view the canyons.

There is also a hiking trail near the waterfall for adventure seekers. One can also try a boat ride on the strong currents of the River Ken. The best time to visit this waterfall is from September to November. The Ken Gharial Sanctuary is located at the confluence of the Ken and Khudar rivers further down from Raneh Falls. The Gharial, chief attraction of the Ken Gharial Sanctuary, is a rare breed of reptiles which shares the same evolutionary line as the crocodiles. The sanctuary is closed during monsoons as monsoon is the breeding season of Gharials.

Entry Fees

·      Guide Fee: Rs. 125

·      On foot or bicycle: Rs. 50 per person

·      For two wheelers: Rs. 100 for two persons

·      For three wheelers: Rs. 200 for three persons

·      For four wheelers: Rs. 300 for six persons

·      For mini bus: Rs. 600 for twenty persons

Connectivity

The waterfall is located at about 17 Kms from Rajnagar, 22 Kms from Khajuraho, 22 Kms from Khajuraho Airport, 23 Kms from Madla, 28 Kms from Khajuraho Junction Railway Station, 42 Kms from Panna and 52 Kms from Chhatarpur. The waterfall is situated at about 23 Kms to the north of Madla on the Panna Chhatarpur route.

Location