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Panimur Falls

Wide turquoise cascades of the Kopili river in the Dima Hasao hills

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Best time to visit Panimur Falls

peak shoulder off-season avoid

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

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Panimur Falls season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

Clear water turns turquoise over the rock shelves, and Dimasa pilgrims bathe here at Magh Purnima in Jan or Feb.

Summer March to May Shoulder

Mar is still pleasant for picnics on the rocks; Apr and May bring storms, rising water and slippery ledges.

Monsoon June to September Do not go

Avoid: the Kopili rises fast and muddy, the rock shelves turn dangerous and the hill road up from Lanka slips.

Autumn October to November Prime time

Peak flow meets settling weather: Oct and Nov show the falls at their fullest as the colour returns to the water.

What Panimur Falls is actually like

Picnic groups from nearby towns on the rocks and little else; carry food and water, facilities are basic

Things to do in Panimur Falls

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

  • Kopili River

    River · in town

    The river that forms the falls, spreading over a wide rock bed; stay off wet ledges and away from the main flow.

  • Lanka

    Market · 38 km out

    Railway town on the plains with buses and taxis toward the falls; stock up on snacks and water here.

  • Khandong Dam

    Reservoir · 43 km out

    NEEPCO's Kopili hydro dam beyond Umrangso, holding back the long Kopili reservoir among forested hills.

Getting to Panimur Falls

Lanka railway station (Hojai) is about 38 km by road and Umrangso about 34 km; Guwahati airport is about 220 km.

Practical ways in: trainroad

Trip facts

How long to stay
1 day
Budget
Shoestring
How busy
Steady at its peak
Solo travel
Fine solo
Altitude
86 m
State
Assam
Coordinates
25.7218, 92.8227

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Panimur Falls?

October to January is peak season in Panimur Falls. February to April is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid May to September. Peak flow meets settling weather: Oct and Nov show the falls at their fullest as the colour returns to the water.

How many days do you need in Panimur Falls?

1 day is the usual stay. Picnic groups from nearby towns on the rocks and little else; carry food and water, facilities are basic.

How do you get to Panimur Falls?

Lanka railway station (Hojai) is about 38 km by road and Umrangso about 34 km; Guwahati airport is about 220 km. Practical ways in: train and road.

Is Panimur Falls expensive, and does it get crowded?

Shoestring by Indian travel standards, and it runs steady at the busiest time of year. Fine solo.

Is there a festival in Panimur Falls?

Magh Purnima holy dip (Jan to Feb). Time a trip around it and you see the place at its loudest, but book beds early.

What are the best things to do in Panimur Falls?

Kopili River, Lanka and Khandong Dam. The river that forms the falls, spreading over a wide rock bed; stay off wet ledges and away from the main flow.

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