Chitrakote water Falls

Chitrakote water Falls

Chitrakote Falls is a natural waterfall located west of Jagdalpur in Bastar district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh

Chitrakote Falls is a natural waterfall located west of Jagdalpur in Bastar district in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh

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The waterfall is located at a distance of 40 km from Jagdalpur and 273 km from Raipur.

The waterfall is located at a distance of 40 km from Jagdalpur and 273 km from Raipur.

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Chhattisgarh's largest and most water-logged waterfall. It is considered as the main waterfall of Bastar division

Chhattisgarh's largest and most water-logged waterfall. It is considered as the main waterfall of Bastar division

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The height of the falls is about 29 metres (95 ft). 

The height of the falls is about 29 metres (95 ft). 

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It is the widest waterfall in India, reaching a width of nearly 300 metres (980 ft) during the monsoon season.

It is the widest waterfall in India, reaching a width of nearly 300 metres (980 ft) during the monsoon season.

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The water cascades down a gorge, creating a visual spectacle

The water cascades down a gorge, creating a visual spectacle

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Because of its horseshoe shape, it is often compared with the world-famous Niagara Falls in the United States, and is given the sobriquet "the Small Niagara Falls"

Because of its horseshoe shape, it is often compared with the world-famous Niagara Falls in the United States, and is given the sobriquet "the Small Niagara Falls"

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It is one of the six waterfalls in India classified as "geomorphosites" (geoheritage sites with geomorphological interest); this classification is based on research studies of geological features.

It is one of the six waterfalls in India classified as "geomorphosites" (geoheritage sites with geomorphological interest); this classification is based on research studies of geological features.

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