Dugdh Dhara Waterfall of MP

Dugdh Dhara Waterfall

The DugdhDhara Falls are located near Amarkantak, within the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. These serene milky white falls gurgle down the rocks, spraying water on the onlookers. For recreation, the tourists can take a dip in the cool and soothing waters of the river, explore the small caves around the falls, with a statue of a sage in meditation or hike from the Kapildhara falls to the DugdhDhara Falls for adventure. It is advisable to hire a guide or seek help from the locals to explore the area better.

The KapilDhara Falls and the DugdhDhara Falls are just one kilometer apart. A steep down path leads to DugdhDhara from KapilDhara. The height of the DugdhDhara falls is 10 feet, while KapilDhara is higher. The waters of the cascade appear to be of milky white color. Both the falls are originated at the Narmada Kund and the mighty River Narmada plunges down from a great height, gurgling its way through. The location of DugdhDhara Falls is set amongst thick forests, towards the western edge of the Amarkantak valley. One can come across several seasonal streams, post the monsoon season around the cascade.

According to the local tales, backed by Hindu Puranas, Maharishi Durvasa was believed to have meditated by the DugdhDhara Falls. At that time, the cascade was named DurvasaDhara, after the sage. According to another tale, the Holy mother Narmada had made divine presence before the Prince of Rewa in the form of a milk stream, at the current location of DugdhDhara. Henceforth, the falls were named DugdhDhara Falls i.e. the milk stream. The place attracts many children to the falls, as they can play water games and make a small expedition to the caves around or just encounter the wildlife around at times!

The DugdhDhara Falls are surrounded by temples and ashrams, rendering a religious feel to the atmosphere around. These falls can be visited throughout the year; however, the River Narmada is full after the rainy season. Nature lovers and photo fanatics can have a close encounter with nature at its best, at the falls. Spending one to two hours in this serene environment is sufficient to cleanse one’s soul. The nearest railway station to Amarkantak is Jabalpur, at a distance of 193 kilometers. Bilaspur is the closest airport to the vicinity, at a distance of 57 kilometers.