Waterfalls In Uttaranchal
Location
Kempty fall is located 20 Km from Dehradun and 15 km from Mussoorie, Uttaranchal
Best Time to Visit
Kempty falls are closed for visitors during monsoon and winters.It is open from March to July.
About The Falls
The Kempty Falls are a major attractions of Dehradun and Mussoorie. The falls are situated mid way between the Dehradun-Mussoorie path. Set on the hilly terrains, the Kempty falls are stunningly beautiful. The water cascading down from an altitude of 4,500 feet and splitting further into five cascades, the water falls from a height of 40 feet giving the appearance of water jumping and playing on the rocks before falling down.This place was developed as a tourist destination by John Mekinan, after 1835.The name Kempty is derived from 'Camp-tea', as the Britishers would organise their tea parties here.Past Kempty Fall, 12-km downhill, on crossing the Aglar River, one reaches the legendary Yamuna River.Trout are in abundance here, and fishing permits can be obtained form the Divisional Forest Officer, Mussoorie.
Reaching There
Kempty Falls can be reached by hiring taxi or bus, from Dehradun or Mussoorie.It is 15 Km from Mussoorie and 20 Km from Dehradun. Dehradun is the nearest rail head as well as airport.
Corbett Waterfall
The Corbett waterfall is situated inside the famous Corbett National Park at a distance of 36 Kms. from Nainital, on the Kaladhungi-Ramnagar motorable road .This natural water fall is surrounded by forest and provides a natural looks .This place is also famous as a picnic or camping sites among the school and college students.The entry fee for this fall is very nominal but the view is splendid.
