Where the Narmada squeezes into a narrow channel at Bhedaghat and falls 30 metres in a single plunge that throws up a permanent cloud of mist.
Dhuandhar Falls is in Jabalpur district, where the Narmada narrows and then drops about 30 metres. The force of the plunge breaks the water into a bouncing mass of spray, and the mist that rises from it is what gives the fall its name. The sound of the water carries well beyond the viewing area and is usually the first thing visitors notice.
A bed of white and grey marble rock lies below the water, and it adds to the whitish colour of the fall itself. Viewing platforms have been built along the side so that visitors can see the drop properly. It is one of the most visited attractions in Jabalpur district and the area around the platforms is usually crowded.
The river funnels into a narrow gap and goes over in one drop of around 30 metres. The impact is strong enough to turn the water into a cloud of spray, and the roar can be heard from some way off.
Platforms built along the side of the fall give a direct view of the drop. They are the standard place to stand, and they fill up on busy days, so expect to wait for a clear spot at the railing.
White and grey marble rock lies under the water beneath the fall. It shows through and makes the falling water look whiter than it otherwise would.
The fall is in the same Bhedaghat area as the marble gorge, so almost everybody sees both on the same visit. The viewing area is compact and the stop is a short one.
The fall runs year round, but its volume and the amount of mist depend entirely on how much water the Narmada is carrying. A fuller river means a heavier plunge and more spray, while lower water gives a clearer view of the marble bed underneath. Access near the water can be restricted when the river is high, so check locally.
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