Waterfalls & Daris
of the Vindhya Hills & Surrounding Region
From the 150m plunge of Lakhaniya Dari in Mirzapur to the scenic stepped cascades of Wyndham, Tanda, Siddhanath, and day-trips to Rajdari-Devdari in Chandauli.
Famous Waterfalls & Daris
Cross-verified against Wikipedia, district administration records, and regional travel guides.
📍 Latifpur, Mirzapur District (~50km from Varanasi)
Lakhaniya Dari Waterfall
A magnificent 150m plunge waterfall genuinely located within Mirzapur district near Latifpur. Surrounded by ancient forest cliffs containing prehistoric rock art and cave paintings. Best visited July–November.
📍 ~15km from Vindhyachal, Mirzapur
Wyndham Falls
Picturesque waterfall named after a British-era officer. Note: Some local travel sources use 'Wyndham Falls' as an alternate name for Lakhaniya Dari itself — verify on-ground whether this is a distinct spot before listing.
📍 ~50km from Mirzapur city
Tanda Falls
Lesser-known seasonal waterfall with strongest water flow during August–October. Very popular with local residents for quiet family weekend picnics and nature outings.
📍 ~30km from Mirzapur city
Siddhanath ki Dari
A scenic forest waterfall with an adjoining Siddhanath temple — seamlessly combining a serene nature trek with temple darshan in the Vindhya mountain foothills.
📍 Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandauli District (~60km from Mirzapur/Varanasi)
Rajdari & Devdari Falls (Chandauli District)
⚠️ Factual Clarification: These famous twin stepped waterfalls are administratively located inside Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary in CHANDAULI district, not Mirzapur district. However, they are widely visited as a popular day-trip from the Mirzapur-Varanasi region. Rajdari features wide stepped cascades while Devdari is a tranquil forest pool ~500m downstream.
Best Time to Visit Waterfalls
July – September
Monsoon season — maximum water volume, spectacular cascades. Roads can be slippery; go with caution.
October – November
Post-monsoon — strong water flow, pleasant weather, clear skies, and lush green forest views.
December – February
Flow reduces but cool weather makes hiking enjoyable and rock formations fully visible.
March – June
Summer heat (40°C+). Most seasonal streams slow down or dry up until monsoon returns.