Major Waterfalls and Lakes of Jharkhand
The waterfalls, lakes and dams have special significance in geographical features of Jharkhand. These are also the tourist spots of Jharkhand. Their brief details are as below.
1. Budhaghagh Falls
This waterfall is located around 14 km away from Mahua Dand. With a height of 142 metres, this is the highest waterfall of Jharkhand. This is also known as ‘Lodh Falls’. The view of this waterfall and the scenery around the same are quite pleasant during September-October. This is formed across the North Koel River.
2. Hundru Falls
This waterfall is located at a distance of around 32 km from Ranchi in Angara block of Ranchi district. Formed across the Subarnarekha River, this waterfall has a height of 100 metres (322 ft.). This is the second highest waterfall in Jharkhand and a very famous waterfall adjacent to Ranchi. This is the twenty-first in height among the waterfalls in the country.
3. Sita Falls
This waterfall is located some 45 km away from Ranchi on Ranchi-Purulia Road. This has a height of 60 metres. The foot of the waterfall may be reached by climbing down 350 steps. A Sita temple is located near the waterfall; Birla family had arranged construction of the same. It is believed that Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshaman, during his banishment, had spent a few days here with Lakshaman and Sita.
4. Sadni Falls
The Sadni Falls having a height of 60 metres is located on the Sankh River in Gumla district. This waterfall has a very attractive serpentine shape.
5. Jonha Falls (Gautamdhara Falls)
This waterfall is located on the Radhu River on Ranchi-Purulia Road. This is named as ‘Jonha Falls’ because of its proximity to Jonha village. This is almost 45 m high. There is quite panoramic during the months from December to February. As the place is very popular, concrete steps have been built for people to reach the same.
6. Dassam Falls
This waterfall is located some 40 km away from Ranchi on Ranchi-Jamshedpur Road. The place where the water stream falls from a height of almost 44 m is very deep. After falling from that height, the current branches into 10 separate streams. That only gives it a pleasant and thrilling landscape. This is formed on the Kanchi River in Taimara valley near Bundu and is known as ‘Dassam Falls’.
7. Ghaghari Falls
This waterfall is formed across River Jamuni in Lapung block of Ranchi district. This has a height of 40 metres. Just next to the waterfall is located Ghaghari Babadham that is the spot for famous fair on the occasion of Makar Sankranti. A famous Sai temple is located at a distance of 3 km from here.
8. Sukhaldari Falls
This waterfall is formed by the Kanhar River at a point some 35 km south of Untari. Falling from a height of almost 30 m, this waterfall provides a very picturesque view.
9. Panchghagh Falls
This is located at a distance of around 14 km from Khunti on Chaibasa Road. The waterfall is formed when the river branches into five streams, hence the name ‘Panchghagh Falls’. This is quite pleasant during the months from December to February.
10. Hirni Falls
This waterfall is located on the left side of Khunti-Chaibasa Road, a little ahead of Murhu. Though the stream here does not fall from a considerable height, the greenery around the waterfall and the picturesque views from there attract the tourists. That is the reason that it has become a popular picnic spot.
11. Kanti Falls
This waterfall is located some 6 km away from Senha village on the Chandwa-Kuru Road. The place is surrounded by green forests. This waterfall has become a popular picnic spot because of greenery and its proximity to a main road.
12. Upper Ghaghri and Lower Ghaghri Falls
The Upper Ghaghri and Lower Ghaghri falls are located around 2 km and 8 km respectively from the Netarhat School. This is a popular picnic spot.
13. Satbahini Falls
Formed by the Satbahini River with a fall from a hill, this waterfall is located on Kandi Road at a distance of 35 km from Garhwa district head office.
14. Tatapani
This is a hot water spring emanating from a hill located at a distance of 15 km from Barwadih junction and 17 km from Daltonganj.
15. Dimna Lake
This is located at a distance of 7 km from Jamshedpur. The clear water of the lake and picturesque views around the same attract people very much for boating in the lake.
Important Facts at a Glance
| Waterfall | Important Facts |
|---|---|
| Budhaghagh Falls (Lodh Falls) | 142 metres; highest waterfall of Jharkhand; North Koel River |
| Hundru Falls | 100 metres (322 ft.); Subarnarekha River; second highest waterfall in Jharkhand |
| Sita Falls | 60 metres; around 350 steps; Sita temple nearby |
| Sadni Falls | 60 metres; Sankh River; serpentine shape |
| Jonha Falls (Gautamdhara Falls) | 45 metres; Radhu River; near Jonha village |
| Dassam Falls | 44 metres; Kanchi River; current branches into 10 separate streams |
| Ghaghari Falls | 40 metres; River Jamuni; Ghaghari Babadham; Sai temple 3 km away |
| Sukhaldari Falls | 30 metres; Kanhar River; 35 km south of Untari |
| Panchghagh Falls | Five streams; about 14 km from Khunti; December to February |
| Hirni Falls | Greenery and picturesque views; popular picnic spot; near Murhu |
| Kanti Falls | Green forests; about 6 km from Senha village; popular picnic spot |
| Upper Ghaghri Falls | About 2 km from Netarhat School; popular picnic spot |
| Lower Ghaghri Falls | About 8 km from Netarhat School; popular picnic spot |
| Satbahini Falls | Satbahini River; fall from a hill; 35 km from Garhwa district head office |
| Tatapani | Hot water spring; 15 km from Barwadih junction; 17 km from Daltonganj |
| Dimna Lake | About 7 km from Jamshedpur; boating |
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