Duduma Waterfall is 175 metres (574 ft) height waterfall and situated in Badigada village of Koraput district ,Odisha India. Its formed from machkund river therefore its also known as machkund waterfall , and count as a best tourist place of Koraput Odisha.
Duduma Waterfall in Koraput – Why is it famous?
Duduma Waterfall is situated near the border of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, and here you can see four waterfalls at one place including the main one. It generates the Kund between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh border, and machkund river makes the borderline between both states this is the breathtaking views.
You can see the two waterfalls that flow from the Andhra Pradesh side and One waterfall flow from the Odisha side, and Major one flows between both states that makes this tourist destination most famous among tourists.
One of the major reasons Duduma is famous is because of the Machkund Hydroelectric Project and this is one of the earliest hydroelectric power projects in India and this joint venture between Odisha and Andhra Pradesh was started in the 1950s.
My Tour Experience At Machkund Waterfall Koraput
I visited Machkund waterfalls or Duduma waterfalls during the winter season in November , and I booked a cab to reach this destination and It’s the best road trip experience for me. Road is totally ghat section and I enjoyed beautiful view of dense forests, hilly terrains, and tribal villages along the road side,that making it a paradise for nature lovers like me.
After reaching the Duduma waterfall I heard sound of water crashing down from such a great height, the mist in the air, and the greenery all around made it a peaceful and mesmerizing spot for me. As per my tour experience, this is the best destination for a quiet picnic, trekking, or simply sitting and enjoying the peaceful sound of nature.
Watch this informative reel on Duduma Waterfall
Watch the this reel and know the Odisha and Andhra Pradesh border, and Enjoy Beautiful view
How to Reach Duduma Waterfalls ?
Duduma waterfalls is situated in eastern ghats in Odisha states of India and you can easily this destination if you follow below ways
By Air
- Visakhapatnam Airport is the nearest airport from Duduma Waterfall and its distance is 187 km far if you use NH 516 C and 198 km far if you use NH 516 B & NH 516 E.
- Another option is Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik International Airport and from here you can directly fly for Jeypore Airport but for it book your ticket from IndiaOne AIr website or you can directly visit through NH 16 road and its 541 km far from Bhubaneswar Airport.
By Train
- Jeypore railway is the nearest station from Duduma Waterfalls and its 65.4 km far if you use NH 326 road. You will get trains for Jeypore railway station from all Major cities of Odisha.
By Road
Duduma is well connected by road via Jeypore , Koraput and Visakhapatnam.
- From Jeypore to Duduma Waterfalls distance is 65.4 km via NH 326
- From Koraput to Duduma Waterfalls distance is 69 km via Machkund Rd
- From Visakhapatnam to Duduma Waterfalls distance is 177 km via NH 516 C and 198 km distance using NH 516 B & NH 516 E
Best Time to Visit Duduma Waterfall Odisha
The best time to visit Duduma Waterfalls is between October and February. This time the weather is awesome and cool, and the water flow is strong after the monsoon. If you want to see high water flow then visit during monsoon months August to September.
Nearby Attractions from Machkund Waterfall
- Gupteswar Cave Temple – A sacred Shiva temple located inside a limestone cave, and Gupteswar to Duduma Waterfalls distance is 90.6 km.
- Jeypore Town – Known for local markets, tribal culture, and delicious Odia food.
- Kolab Dam – A scenic dam site near Koraput, perfect for boating and sunset views.
- Deomali Hill- This is the dream destination for hill station lovers because it’s the highest peak of Odisha and 95 km far from Machkund Waterfall.
Duduma waterfalls timings
Duduma waterfalls opens everyday for tourists and its timings are Morning 7 am to Evening 6pm but if you visit evening time then you can enjoy sunset viewing on the sky.
Important Travel Tips & Tour Plan
- Carry water and snacks, as there are limited shops near the falls.
- Plan your trip for 3 to 4 days and tour whole Koraput, and book cab for whole trip because roads have dangerous ghat sections so an experienced driver must need.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as you might have to walk down rocky paths to get better views.
Duduma waterfalls Photos
This Waterfall is falling from Odisha
This Waterfall is falling from Andhra Pradesh
This is main Duduma Waterfall is falling between both states Andhra Pradesh and Odisha
