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Kempty Falls

Popular waterfall and bathing area on the Mussoorie–Yamunotri road.
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01 — The story

The story

Hear the waterfall before it appears through the valley's busy summer outing scene.

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02 — About

About Kempty Falls

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We’re still writing about Kempty Falls: 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 season
Summer; post-monsoon when safe
Time of day
Morning
Crowds
Very high in summer

Time and effort

Time needed
1–3 hours
Difficulty
Not applicable

Tickets and permits

Parking
Paid/local parking may be available
Permits
Follow local bathing and access rules

On the ground

Local food
Momos, Maggi, local snacks
Access
Road access; final descent by stairs/lift depending on operation
Families
Suitable with close supervision
Mobile network
Variable

Stay safe

Flash floods, slippery rocks and crowding; never enter unsafe water or cross barriers.

Where it is

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Near Mussoorie

30.49° N 78.04° E

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