Introduction

To a weary traveler, Corbett Falls is quite a find on the Kaladhungi-Ramnagar highway, some 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from Kaladhungi. Corbett Fall cascades through the year onto fern fringed pools amid pristine greenery. Get off on the highway lined with tall dense trees, and trek along the narrow meandering road through a wilderness of teak and bamboo for about 2 kilometers. The silence of the woods grows deeper as you trail further inside. You will be able to hear the dry leaves crunch under your shoes, the rustle of wind through trees, the murmur of flowing water, and bird songs. It is a rewarding walk to the waterfall, filled with exotic sights and sounds. Amid drooping foliage the vista of a rapturous waterfall onto a pebbled pool is at once inviting.

The place is a photographer’s delight – the lichen-clad rocks, the green pool, the enclosing jungle and the suddenness of white water tumbling down 20 meters (66 foot) make for some memorable photographs. A dip in the cool waters of the pool calms your senses and refreshes you for your journey ahead. The afternoons can get a tad busy in the peak season as many visitors on the way to the National Park stop by to get themselves clicked, and generally enjoy a bath under the cascading water. Post monsoon is the best time to witness this natural spectacle. The surroundings turn sapling green and the waterfall tumbles down with a roar creating a spray of mist. Birders too arrive in groups to this site in different seasons and camp around in hope of spotting some exotic winged visitors.

Special Attributes

It is a perennial waterfall set in splendid isolation.

Nuisance

The site is very peaceful and free of irritants.

Dressing restrictions

No such restrictions, you can wear anything you are comfortable in, peferably neutral shades so that you don’t stand out in the lush surroundings and blend harmoniously with it. And don’t forget to put on your trekking shoes.

Connectivity

Hire a taxi or drive your own vehicle.

Enjoyed by

Families, Kids, Backpackers, Nature Lovers, Bird Watching Enthusiasts

Exposure

The area has a thick cover of trees, and is not particularly sunny.

Avoidable Season

It is a year round destination.

Facilities

The Corbett museum is close by. There is a resort too in the vicinity.

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction

Tip

An early morning visit is highly recommended. Do carry along with you a cap and a bottle of drinking water. Be careful of slippery, moss-gathered stones scattered around the pool.

Type of site

Natural wonder/Waterfall