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Telhar Kund (Kaimur)

An 80 m waterfall off the Kaimur plateau, deep in Bihar's southern forest

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Best time to visit Telhar Kund (Kaimur)

peak shoulder off-season avoid

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

Planning a specific month? AugustSeptemberOctober

Telhar Kund (Kaimur) season by season

Winter December to February Quiet, but open

Dec-Feb the flow fades to a thin ribbon, but cool, clear days suit the plateau drive and a stop at the Mundeshwari temple.

Summer March to May Mixed, read the detail

March leaves little water, and Apr-May the Kaimur rock bakes with the falls almost dry and no shade or shops; skip it.

Monsoon June to September Prime time

Jul-Sep is the reason to come, as streams off the Adhaura plateau pour over the cliff; rocks are slippery and the water rises fast.

Autumn October to November Prime time

October still carries good water under clearing skies; by November the fall thins, but the drive through the Kaimur hills is lovely.

What Telhar Kund (Kaimur) is actually like

No shops or stalls anywhere near the kund, so carry food and water; base in Bhabua, which has simple hotels and dhabas.

Things to do in Telhar Kund

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

  • Adhaura

    Village · 15 km out

    Block headquarters on top of the Kaimur plateau, reached by a winding ghat road through forest.

  • Shergarh Fort

    Fort · 49 km out

    Sher Shah's hill fort above the Durgavati valley, with long walls and underground chambers to explore.

  • Karamchat Dam

    Reservoir · 48 km out

    Earthen dam across the Durgavati between the Shergarh and Rajdeo hills, opened in 2014; come at sunrise or sunset for the views

Getting to Telhar Kund (Kaimur)

Bhabua town about 30 km by road; Bhabua Road (Mohania) railhead about 46 km

Practical ways in: trainroad

Trip facts

How long to stay
1 day
Budget
Shoestring
How busy
Quiet at its peak
Solo travel
Doable solo with some planning
Altitude
300 m
State
Bihar
Coordinates
24.8326, 83.5310

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Telhar Kund (Kaimur)?

August to October is peak season in Telhar Kund (Kaimur). July and November is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid April to June. Jul-Sep is the reason to come, as streams off the Adhaura plateau pour over the cliff; rocks are slippery and the water rises fast.

How many days do you need in Telhar Kund (Kaimur)?

1 day is the usual stay. No shops or stalls anywhere near the kund, so carry food and water; base in Bhabua, which has simple hotels and dhabas.

How do you get to Telhar Kund (Kaimur)?

Bhabua town about 30 km by road; Bhabua Road (Mohania) railhead about 46 km. Practical ways in: train and road.

Is Telhar Kund (Kaimur) expensive, and does it get crowded?

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

What are the best things to do in Telhar Kund?

Adhaura, Shergarh Fort and Karamchat Dam. Block headquarters on top of the Kaimur plateau, reached by a winding ghat road through forest.

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