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The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls

Tirathgarh Falls

Bastar, Chhattisgarh, India

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST WATERFALLS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 34 2026
Tirathgarh Falls

Multiple rocky tiers carry the Mungabahar River down a forested gorge in Kanger Valley National Park, breaking into white spray at the base. Visitors drive from Jagdalpur to a car park, then walk down a long flight of steps.

Highlights

  • Multi-tiered rock steps
  • Milky white spray
  • Shiva temple beside water

Good to know

  • Steep slippery steps down to falls
  • ₹50 per person entry, ₹50 parking
  • Monsoon brings the most water

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