Duduma Falls
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The Machkund River plunges about 157 metres at the border of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, one of India's waterfalls with the greatest drops.
Duduma Falls, also known as Matsya Tirtha, is where the Machkund River pours down from the edge of a gorge, dropping about 157 metres through dense forest. The Machkund hydroelectric station is nearby. The viewing platform is beside the road and offers a full view of the falls. Steps lead down toward the valley floor, but they are steep and slippery, so proceed according to your own ability. The falls are about 90 km from Koraput, roughly a 2.5-hour drive. They are usually scheduled on the same day as the Umkudali Bonda tribal market, 3 km away, which opens on Thursdays. The water volume drops noticeably in the late dry season (March to May).
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Onukadelli Thursday Market
- Nandapur (Batrisa Simhasana)
- Rani Duduma Falls
- Kolab Dam & Reservoir
- Bagra Waterfall
- Jeypore Palace & Jagannath Sagar
- Tribal Museum, Koraput
- Sabara Srikhetra (Jagannath Temple, Koraput)