Duduma Waterfall

Duduma Fall is one of the most popular tourist attractions situated on River Machhakunda, Orissa. Duduma waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in southern India. Duduma Fall is also known as ‘Matsya Tirtha’ derived from the nearby pilgrim town of ‘Matsya Kunda’. Machhakund Hydro-Electric Project is being run through the water of this fall. The height of the waterfall is 157 meters which becomes outrageous during monsoon.

The fall is located on the Eastern Ghats and this place is associated with the name of Sri Chaitanya, who is believed to have visited in the early part of 16th century A.D. This waterfall is flooded with tourist all year round and came into highlight in 1941, when the research began to establish the power plant. It is the horsetail shaped waterfall. There is a town named Onukudelli near the waterfall. The town is situated on hill which is very scenic and hence this waterfall houses indigenous tribe ‘Bondas’. Trolley rides are available at the hydel plant.

Duduma, also known as Matsya Tirtha, is a glittering waterfall, located about 92 km from Koraput in Orissa. Plunging from a height of about 158 m, it offer the most scintillating of the sights. Its waters are utilized to support a huge hydro-electric project. The glittering water of the fall and the lush green of the region make it a favorite spot for group picnickers.

The Duduma Waterfall, 157 metres (515 ft) high, is formed by the Machkund river in Orissa, India. It is one of the Highest Water falls in Southern India.Its waters support a large hydroelectric project called Machkund Hydro Electric Power Project. . Machkund is an important place for pilgrimage. The name Machkund derived from a piligrimage point called ‘Matsya Kunda’near the township of Paderu in Andhra Pradesh. A beautiful township called ‘Onukudelli’ has grown around this lovely place. The aboriginal tribe of ‘Bondas’ live near this waterfalls. Duduma is about 92 km from [[Koraput] and about 200 km from Visakhapatnam. It forms a part of the boundary between Andhra Pradesh and Orissa. It has two sub-waterfalls one on the Orissa side and the other on the Andhra Pradesh side. The waterfalls lie in picturisque surroundings. It is one of the best tourist spots in Southern India.

The picturesque locales at Duduma Waterfall Jeypore are ideal for daylong trips and picnics. To have the complete feel of the place however, it is advisable that you spend a night at least at Duduma. The Duduma Waterfalls In Jeypore In Orissa cannot be fully explored in a few hours time.

The other major waterfalls in Jeypore include the Hathipathar Waterfall and the Bagra Waterfall. All these waterfalls are easily accessible from the adjacent towns. The best time to visit any waterfall near Jeypore is after the monsoon when you can see them in full bloom. September to November is therefore the best time to visit the waterfalls since the streams shrink considerably with the coming of winter.

How to go

Jeypore, on N.H. No. 43 is connected by regular bus services to Berhampur, Koraput,Cuttack, Bhubaneswar(521 km) and other important towns of Orissa . Jeypore is well connected and can be reached from Visakhapatnam. If you are traveling by air, you should travel up to Visakhapatnam by air and from Visakhapatnam take a bus or hire a car to reach Jeypore. You can also board the Kirandaul Express which passes over Jeypore. Jeypore is very close to Odisha’s neighbour state Andhrapradesh. Visakhapatanam (220 km) and Bhubaneswar (521 km) are the nearest Airports.

Where to stay

There is a Panthasala of the Tourism Department.
AtJeypore: Hotel Madhumati-Tel: 23277/22307, Hotel Apsara -Tel: 22272/232