| Hundru Falls | |
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| Location | Ranchi district, Jharkhand, India |
| Coordinates | 23°27′00″N85°39′00″E / 23.4500°N 85.6500°E [1] |
| Type | Segmented |
| Elevation | 456 metres (1,496 ft) [2] |
| Total height | 98 metres (322 ft) |
| Watercourse | Subarnarekha River |
The Hundru Falls is a waterfall located in Ranchi district in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It is the 34th highest waterfall in India. [3] It is one of the most famous tourist places in the region. [4]
Hundru Falls is located at 23°27′00″N85°39′00″E / 23.4500°N 85.6500°E
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On the course of the Subarnarekha River, where it falls from a height of 98 metres (322 ft) creating one of the highest water falls in the state. The spectacular scene of water fallit height has been described as a sight to behold. The different formations of rock due to the erosion by the constantly falling of water have added to the beauty of the place. [5] [6] [7]
The Hundru Falls at one of the edges of the Ranchi plateau is one of the several scarp falls in the region. [8] During rainy season it takes a formidable form but in the dry season it turns into an exciting picnic spot. [9] At the base of the Hundru Falls, there is a pool, which serves as a bathing place. [5]
The Hundru Falls is an example of a Knick point caused by rejuvenation. Knickpoint, also called a nick point or simply nick, represents breaks in slopes in the longitudinal profile of a river caused by rejuvenation. The break in channel gradient allows water to fall vertically giving rise to a waterfall. [10]
One has to travel some about 21 kilometres (13 mi) from the main road, Purulia Road. [7] [11]
There is also a shortcut and simple four-lane road from Ranchi via Ormanjhi via Sikidiri to Hundru. From this road the distance is about 39 kilometres (24 mi) which is about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) short from the normal road.
There is also a Suvarna Rekha Hydral Project located down the falls which is also a good place for Tourists. [7]
Ranchi travel guide from Wikivoyage
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