Kakolat Falls is a beautiful, 160 feet or 49 meters high, falls on the Kakolat hills of Nawada district in Bihar, India.
This fall is located on the border areas of Bihar and Jharkhand states. This cascading fall is a marvelous sight for any tourist. Tourists flock to this tourist spot from nearby cities and states, and it is a trendy weekend getaway place.
At the base of the falls, there is a natural reservoir formed from the waterfall waters. There are many water sports and fun activities for the tourists at Kakolat.
Wold’s Ancient University, Nalanda University, is around 75 kilometers from this falls.
Legend Behind Bathing in This Falls
This waterfall has religious significance for Hindus. Bishua, or Chait Sankranti, a three-day religious festival, is a major festival in the area, and tourists come in large numbers during that time. Devotees take a bath this fall during that festival time.
It is believed that a Hindu spiritualist cursed a Treta Yuga king to become a python. This Python lives at Kakolat Falls. It is also believed that Pandavas, the heroes of the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, visited this fall while in exile. On their visit, the accursed king got rid of the curse. The king then proclaimed that anyone who bathed in this waterfall would never be reborn as a snake. This is why devotees bathe in Kakolat Falls.
How Do I Go to Kakolat Falls in Bihar?
Kakolat Falls is at a distance of approximately 33 kilometers from Nawada town in Bihar.
Patna Airport is the nearest airport, and Gaya Junction is the nearest major railway station to the falls. NH 31, Patna – Kolkotta National Highway, is the major road link that passes close to the falls, at around 17 kilometers from the falls.
There are regular buses to Thali, a small town near the falls. Taxis and autos are also available from Thali and Nawada towns. Nawada newspapers have helpful information about these falls.
