The short answer
Goa Waterfall: what visitors should know first
Fine as a short, easy outing from Chatra if you are in the area and the season is right. The fall is modest and reaching it needs a short off-road stretch, so treat it as a picnic stop, not a main sight. Avoid it on Shrawan Mondays unless you want the crowd.
Useful facts
Goa Waterfall facts at a glance
- Location
- About 6 km west of Chatra, on the way to Maloodah
- Experience type
- Waterfall and picnic spot
- Height
- About 30 ft, into a reservoir
- Best time
- September to February
- Festival
- Crowds on Mondays in Shrawan
- Access
- Road, then a short walk
Why it matters
Why Goa Waterfall is worth your time
Goa Waterfall is the closest waterfall to Chatra town, and local families have long used it for picnics. It gives a quick sample of the district's natural side without a long drive, which makes it useful on a day when the main sights are shut or you have only a couple of hours.
It also shows how local visiting rhythms work in this district. On Mondays in Shrawan, people gather at the fall for religious and social reasons, and the site changes character completely. That seasonal pattern is worth knowing before you plan around it.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Fall and reservoir
Water drops about 30 ft into a pool, enclosed by rock on three sides.
- 02
Nearest to town
It is the quickest waterfall to reach from Chatra town.
- 03
Shrawan Mondays
A busy local gathering takes place here on Mondays in Shrawan.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Drive west from Chatra on the road to Maloodah. The district administration describes the fall as about 6 km out of town, and a local listing says the last stretch is by jeep for 4.5 km and then on foot. Ask your driver to check the track before you commit, especially after rain.
The water falls about 30 ft into a reservoir, with rock on three sides, and the spot is used for picnics and outings. Go in the morning to enjoy it quietly. Mondays in Shrawan bring many local visitors, so expect noise and crowds then.
If you want a longer waterfall day, Maloodah is about 8 km west and drops about 50 ft between steep rock walls, but the last 3 km must be walked. Both are best treated as optional extras alongside Itkhori or the other main outings, and neither is suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Ask your driver about the track condition, especially after rain
- Avoid Shrawan Mondays if you want quiet
- Keep clear of wet rock near the pool
- Carry water and take litter back
- Go in the morning
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- About 6 km west of Chatra, on the way to Maloodah
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Best time
- September to February; Shrawan Mondays are festival-busy
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- The approach is partly by vehicle and then on foot over rough ground, and there are no seats. Fine for fit older visitors; others should consider whether the walk suits them.
- Tickets and access
- No entry fee or opening hours are published. Expect crowds on Mondays in the month of Shrawan.
Best for
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The approach is partly by vehicle and then on foot over rough ground, and there are no seats. Fine for fit older visitors; others should consider whether the walk suits them.
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See concierge supportFAQs
How far is Goa Waterfall from Chatra?
About 6 km west, according to the district administration.
Can I walk to the fall?
The last stretch is on foot over rough ground, with part of the way by vehicle. Ask locally about the current condition.
What about Maloodah Waterfall?
It is about 8 km west and falls about 50 ft, but the last 3 km must be walked. It suits fit visitors only.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
