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Duduma Waterfall

Powerful waterfall in the Machkund region, best viewed from safe public viewpoints and after checking access.
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01 — The story

The story

The Machkund river drops into a deep gorge, making the landscape feel larger than the road that reaches it.

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02 — About

About Duduma Waterfall

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We’re still writing about Duduma Waterfall: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best months
Aug–Jan, depending on road/access
Best season
Post-monsoon / winter
Time of day
Morning
Crowds
Medium

Time and effort

Moderate

Time needed
1–2 hours
Trek duration
1–2 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
No standard fee reliably published; local charges may vary
Parking
Parking at designated viewpoint where available
Permits
Hydropower and restricted areas are off-limits

On the ground

Local food
Koraput coffee, local millet dishes
Access
Check official tourism/forest/ASI/temple or local authority information before travel; fees, hours and access can change.
Families
Varies by site
Facilities
Facilities vary by site; carry drinking water and verify toilets, food and first-aid availability.
Mobile network
Coverage varies, especially in forest, gorge and highland areas; download offline maps and confirm locally.

Stay safe

Do not cross barriers or approach gorge edges; water flow can be dangerous

Where it is

Koraput, Odisha

Near Koraput / Jeypore

18.52° N 82.45° E