4 Best Waterfalls Near Kolkata

Waterfalls near Kolkata

1. Whistle Khola Waterfall

Whistle Khola Waterfall is one of the lesser-known waterfalls near Kolkata, in fact, this waterfall is so little known that it's not even on Google Maps (but it does exist). It's the kind of place you'd want to visit with your spouse or partner, surrounded by immense lushness and tranquillity! You can sit on one of the boulders of the waterfalls and talk your heart out before having some fun in the cool water.

Location: Kurseong, West Bengal
Distance from Kolkata: 562 km (approx.)
How to Reach: Travel to Siliguri via train, and then hire a taxi or bus to Kurseong

2. Changey Waterfall

If you want to combine a waterfall visit with some wildlife viewing, Changey Waterfall in Neora Valley National Park is the place to go. Your journey to the location will include a short ike that will be extremely rewarding in terms of the serenity and views you will encounter along the way. And by views, I mean the mighty Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain! Changey Waterfall is a single cascade that drops approximately 150 feet into an almost-circular pool.

Location: Lingsaykha Khasmahal, West Bengal
Distance from Kolkata: 624 km
How to Reach: Take a train to New Jalpaiguri and then a bus or taxi to Neora Valley National Park

3. Duduma Falls

Duduma Falls, located on the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border, is another enthralling waterfall near Kolkata. This natural wonder is created by the Machkund River, which falls from a height of approximately 574 feet. The water that falls from the cliff feeds the Machkund hydroelectric project, which consists of two dams, one upstream and one downstream from the waterfall. A well-marked path with 700 steps descends to the base of the waterfall near the Onukudelli powerhouse.

Location: Onukudelli, Odisha
Distance from Kolkata: 939 km
How to Reach: Take a flight or train till Visakhapatnam, and then travel via cab or taxi to Onukudelli

4. Vantawng Khawhthla Waterfall

Vantawng Khawhthla is a spectacular natural creation located deep in the thickly forested hills of the Northeast. It is formed by the Vanva River, which flows straight down from a 750-foot-high cliff. The waterfall is named after Vantawnga, a local mythical hero who is said to have been a great swimmer, so much so that he could glide on the falling water like a fish (think of the salmon as they travel upriver to procreate at the very place they were born, hopping over waterfalls on the way). The waterfall is inaccessible due to its perilous location and the sheer force and volume of water, but the government has constructed a viewing platform nearby.

Location: Serchhip District, Mizoram
Distance from Kolkata: 1591 km
How to Reach: The best way to reach Vantawng Khawhthla is to take a flight from Kolkata to Aizawl, and then complete the rest of the journey by road

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