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Karkatgarh Falls (Kaimur)

A 300 ft wide curtain of the Karmanasa where crocodiles bask below

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Best time to visit Karkatgarh Falls (Kaimur)

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: July to September
  • Shoulder: June and October to November, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: April to May

Planning a specific month? JulyAugustSeptember

Karkatgarh Falls (Kaimur) season by season

Winter December to February Quiet, but open

Dec-Feb the curtain breaks into separate threads, but the river pools hold water and cool, clear days suit a quiet visit.

Summer March to May Mixed, read the detail

March is warm with little flow; Apr-May the Kaimur rock bakes and the fall is a dribble, so skip it until the monsoon.

Monsoon June to September Prime time

Jul-Sep the river spreads into its full 100 ft high curtain, the falls at their widest; rocks are slick and levels rise fast after rain.

Autumn October to November Shoulder

October keeps decent water under clearing skies and November is calm and green; scan the pools below for basking crocodiles.

What Karkatgarh Falls (Kaimur) is actually like

Inside Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, with an old British dak bungalow above the falls; weekend picnickers, few facilities, base in Bhabua.

Things to do in Karkatgarh Falls

The local places worth your time in and around Karkatgarh Falls, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Tomb of Bakhtiyar Khan

    Heritage · 24 km out

    Domed tomb at Chainpur built in the manner of Sher Shah's Sasaram mausoleum, near the old Chainpur fort.

  • Harsu Brahm Temple, Chainpur

    Temple · 24 km out

    Chainpur shrine to Harsu Brahm, the deified spirit of a Brahmin priest, where people come to be rid of spirits; busiest in the Navratri fair

  • Latif Shah Dam

    Reservoir · 21 km out

    One of India's oldest dams, finished in 1921 across the Karmanasa near Chakia; the Sufi saint Latif Shah's tomb stands beside it

Getting to Karkatgarh Falls (Kaimur)

About 1 h by road from Bhabua via Chainpur, last stretch on a forest track; Bhabua Road (Mohania) is the railhead

Practical ways in: trainroad

Trip facts

How long to stay
1 day
Budget
Shoestring
How busy
Steady at its peak
Solo travel
Doable solo with some planning
Altitude
136 m
State
Bihar
Coordinates
24.9297, 83.3626

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Karkatgarh Falls (Kaimur)?

July to September is peak season in Karkatgarh Falls (Kaimur). June and October to November is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid April to May. Jul-Sep the river spreads into its full 100 ft high curtain, the falls at their widest; rocks are slick and levels rise fast after rain.

How many days do you need in Karkatgarh Falls (Kaimur)?

1 day is the usual stay. Inside Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary, with an old British dak bungalow above the falls; weekend picnickers, few facilities, base in Bhabua.

How do you get to Karkatgarh Falls (Kaimur)?

About 1 h by road from Bhabua via Chainpur, last stretch on a forest track; Bhabua Road (Mohania) is the railhead. Practical ways in: train and road.

Is Karkatgarh Falls (Kaimur) expensive, and does it get crowded?

Shoestring by Indian travel standards, and it runs steady at the busiest time of year. Doable solo with some planning.

What are the best things to do in Karkatgarh Falls?

Tomb of Bakhtiyar Khan, Harsu Brahm Temple, Chainpur and Latif Shah Dam. Domed tomb at Chainpur built in the manner of Sher Shah's Sasaram mausoleum, near the old Chainpur fort.

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