Fondly called as the Niagara Falls of India, the Chitrakote Falls is a gift from nature and a spectacular sight to one’s eyes. Waterfalls are anyway a delight to watch and as one gazes at them in awe, you realise the power and glory of nature, which can be witnessed through these gushing streams of water in high speed and momentum from a great height. One of the widest waterfalls in India, it is located 38 km from Jagdalpur and is accessible only by road.
Flowing from 95ft above with intense force, the falls are a treat for eyes and senses. Located in Jagdalpur of Bastar district on Indravati River, Chitrakoot Falls attracts thousands of tourists throughout the year. With wild swirling eddies and a roar that can be heard for miles, these falls have an untamed character that evokes equal amounts of fear and awe. The large amount of silt in the Indravati River during the monsoon makes the water quite muddy and swimming is out of the question. The Falls are surrounded by a surfeit of resorts, camping sites, picnic spots, yoga and meditation centres.
Not only waterfall, Chitrakote is also popular due to the Hindu legendary Lord Ram. There has many Hindu spiritual temples and pilgrimage place. And also various Hindu festivals like, Makar Sankranti, Ramnaamvi and Somvati Amavasya are celebrated here with a complete spiritual system.
The state of Chhattisgarh is blessed with some amazing eco-tourism destinations and the Chitrakote Falls is one of them. It is an ideal place for picnics, getaway and stunning panoramic views, which offers plenty of opportunity to click good pictures. One can spend some time in isolation away from the commotion of the cities for detoxification amidst nature.
