HUNDRU FALLS

Location :
Ranchi, Bihar.
Height : 320 kms.
Best Time : Summer

Description
Hundru Falls, 45km northeast off the Purulia road, near Ranchi, is one of the most picturesque of the many waterfalls. Absolutely enchanting and captivating, the waterfall is truly dramatic especially towards the end of monsoons when the river is at its rampageous best. One can witness its awesome beauty, against the backdrop of the red wooded hills.

Bringing to the fore the bounty of the nature, the wonderful scene created by the water falling from an astounding height of 320 kms is bewitching. At the base of the Swarnarekha River, from where the waterfall originates, is a beautiful pool, which allows the visitors to take a good bath. A staircase descends to the bottom of the falls, where several pools are good for swimming.

It is a popular picnic spot and the sight of the cascading river is a not-to-be -missed one, especially in monsoon or when the wind sets in motion.

Negotiating the edge of the plateau, the road passes through densely forested tribal country then disintegrates as it approaches the small complex above the falls.