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.

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Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

Panna Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve located in Panna and Chhatarpur Districts of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. This reserve is situated in the Vindhya mountain range. This tiger reserve is the twenty second Tiger Reserve of India and fifth in Madhya Pradesh.

History

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The Tiger Reserve

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Safari

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Contact

Field Director,

Panna Tiger Reserve,

Panna – 488 001

Madhya Pradesh, India

Phone: +91 7732 252 135

Fax: +91 252 120

Email: fdptr82@gmail.com

Connectivity

Panna Madla Gate is located at about 12 Kms from Harsa Gate, 29 Kms from Khajurikudar Gate, 19 Kms from Khajuraho Junction Railway Station, 20 Kms from Panna, 21 Kms from Panna Bus Stand, 22 Kms from Khajuraho Airport, 24 Kms from Khajuraho, 31 Kms from Hinauta Gate, 31 Kms from Akola Gate, and 52 Kms from Chhatarpur. Madla Gate is situated on the Panna to Khajuraho route.

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Tincha Waterfall, Tincha, Madhya Pradesh

Tincha Waterfall, Tincha, Madhya Pradesh

Tincha Waterfall is a waterfall located in Tincha Village near Indore City in Indore Taluk in Indore District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the picturesque waterfalls near Indore City. This waterfall is situated close to the Mohadi Waterfall.

The Waterfall

It is a seasonal waterfall and falls from a height of about 300 feet. It forms a pool at the bottom of the waterfall. The water flow is highest immediately after the rainy season (usually after July). It goes almost dry in the summer season, and the stream is reduced to a trickle. The area around Tincha is a popular picnic and trekking spot.

Connectivity

This waterfall is located at about 4 Kms from Mohadi Waterfall, 10 Kms from Simrol, 27 Kms from Sarwate Bus Stand, 28 Kms from Indore, 28 Kms from Indore Junction Railway Station, 33 Kms from Udainagar and 34 Kms from Indore Airport. This waterfall is situated on the Simrol to Udainagar route.

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Tunda Barkha Waterfall, Amar Khoha, Madhya Pradesh

Tunda Barkha Waterfall, Amar Khoha, Madhya Pradesh

Tunda Barkha Waterfall is a waterfall located in Amar Khoha Village near Shivpuri City in Shivpuri District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The waterfall is situated amidst dense forest. It is a seasonal waterfall and functional only during the rainy season. Tourists can spot wild animals and birds around the waterfall.

Chinkara and deer are the common wild animals that can be spotted here easily. It is one of the good spots for picnics and family outings. The best time to visit this waterfall is during the rainy season. The region was once inhabited by dacoits but now it is safe to visit. However, it is not advisable to stay after darkness.

Connectivity

The waterfall is located at about 16 Kms from Shivpuri, 17 Kms from Shivpuri Railway Station, 18 Kms from Shivpuri Bus Stand, 112 Kms from Jhansi, 118 Kms from Gwalior and 130 Kms from Gwalior Airport. The waterfall is situated at about 16 Kms to the north of Shivpuri on Shivpuri to Gwalior route.

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Mohadi Falls, Berchha, Madhya Pradesh

Mohadi Falls, Berchha, Madhya Pradesh

Mohadi Falls is a waterfall located in Berchha Village near Indore City in Indore Taluk in Indore District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the picturesque waterfalls near Indore City. This waterfall is situated close to the Tincha Falls.

The Waterfall

This waterfall falls from a height of about 250 feet. It is surrounded by a lush green valley. It is an example of a nick point caused by rejuvenation. Knick point, also called a nick point or simply nick, represents breaks in slopes in the longitudinal profile of a river caused by rejuvenation. The break in channel gradient allows water to fall vertically giving rise to a waterfall. The waterfall can be reached after a hike of about 1 Km from the parking area. The best time to visit this waterfall is from July to October.

Connectivity

This waterfall is located at about 4 Kms from Tincha Waterfall, 14 Kms from Simrol, 27 Kms from Sarwate Bus Stand, 28 Kms from Indore, 28 Kms from Indore Junction Railway Station, 30 Kms from Udainagar and 34 Kms from Indore Airport. This waterfall is situated on the Simrol to Udainagar route.

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Mahadev Paani Waterfall, Gopisur Satkunda, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadev Paani Waterfall, Gopisur Satkunda, Madhya Pradesh

Mahadev Paani Waterfall is a waterfall located in Gopisur Satkunda Village in Raisen District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. This waterfall is seasonal and has a total height of 70 feet. The waterfall is surrounded by verdant forests and mountains. The water from the falls gets collected in the naturally made ponds. Tourists used to take baths in these ponds. There is a cave housing an old Shiva Linga can be seen next to the falls. The falls came to be called Mahadev Paani Waterfall due to the presence of this Shiva Linga.

The best time to visit this waterfall is during post monsoon. Tourists need to trek down from the top of the waterfall to reach the viewpoint and the base of the waterfall. The falls is located at about 7 Kms from Sehatganj, 28 Kms from Raisen, 28 Kms from Bhopal Bus Stand, 30 Kms from Bhopal, 31 Kms from Bhopal Railway Station and 41 Kms from Bhopal Airport. The falls is situated at about 7 Kms to the north of Sehatganj on Bhopal to Raisen route.

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Jogi Bhadak Waterfall, Dhal, Madhya Pradesh

Jogi Bhadak Waterfall, Dhal, Madhya Pradesh

Jogi Bhadak Waterfall is a waterfall located in Dhal Village in Dhar District in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the picturesque waterfalls near Indore City. The waterfall has a height of about 400 ft. It is considered as one of the highest waterfalls in Madhya Pradesh. The waterfall forms a large pool at its base amidst verdant valleys. The best time to visit this waterfall is during post monsoon.

The waterfall is located at about 4 Kms from Junidhal, 15 Kms from Manpur, 34 Kms from Khalghat, 39 Kms from Maheshwar, 40 Kms from Dhar, 64 Kms from Indore Airport and 66 Kms from Indore. The waterfall is situated at about 4 Kms to the north of Junidhal on Indore-Mumbai Highway. The waterfall can be reached after a short trek of about 4 Kms route from Dhal Village to the waterfall. The trekking route passes through dense forest.

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