Lakes and Waterfalls
Lakes
The Ganga Munda and Dalpat Sagar lakes are on the river Indravati. Dalpat Sagar is the largest artificial lake in Chhattisgarh. It was created over 400 years ago by Raja Dalpat Deo Kakatiya to harvest rain water. Today, it is a major source of fish.
One can shop for tribal handicrafts during Dassera and Diwali at the night Gole Bazar and at the Kumhara Para area. As one drives on National Highway (NH) 16 to the west of Jagdalpur, one can see the Maria Menhirs, monumental stones erected for the dead. It is customary to drop a pinch of chewing tobacco at the foot of the menhir, as a mark of respect to the departed soul.
Chitrakot Waterfall
Chitrakot Waterfall is the largest waterfall in India, linked to the Niagara Falls. About 38 km to the west of Jagdalpur - a one hour drive on an excellent road - this spectacular fall is formed when the river Indravati abruptly collapses into a 100 feet deep cavern. The mouth of the fall, when in full excess, is over 1,000 feet wide.Chitrakot is a horse-shoe shaped waterfall, best seen during and after the monsoon, between July and October.
Tiratgarh Waterfall
Tiratgarh Waterfall is 300 ft high waterfall situated in the Kanger Valley National Park about 35 km south of Jagdalpur. The Tiratgarh fall splits into multiple falls, creating a stunning view. While the Tiratgarh falls are not as wide as Chitrakot, you may stand almost under them, or walk across the top to sit on a rock rising up out of the middle. Well maintained steps lead down to the bottom. There is a small temple on a large rock opposite the falls. All around are the ruins of a 1,000 year old, advanced, Hindu civilization. Tiratgarh is a lovely picnic spot for tourists.
The best time to visit is from October to February.
Mandawa Waterfall
Mandawa waterfall is about 12 km from Tokapal of Jagdalpur.
Chitrashara Waterfall
Chitrashara waterfall is about 19 km from Jagdalpur, in Potanar village.
