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Kakolat Waterfall

Seasonal waterfall in a green rocky setting

Photo: Kamranbabu · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

After the rains, water and rock turn the valley into a dramatic seasonal escape.

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02 — About

About Kakolat Waterfall

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

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Post-monsoon to winter, subject to safety
Time of day
Visit in daylight; avoid flash-flood periods
Crowds
Busy on holidays and in pleasant weather

Time and effort

Moderate on steps/uneven surfaces

Trek duration
1–2 hours

Tickets and permits

Parking
Parking/approach can be basic
Permits
Local access restrictions may apply

On the ground

Local food
Litti chokha, seasonal snacks

Stay safe

Do not swim where prohibited; rocks are slippery; obey closure notices

Where it is

Nawada, Bihar

24.70° N 85.63° E

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