Kakolat Falls

Kakolat waterfall, situated on the Kakolat hill, is located on the border of Bihar and is 33 km from Nawada and 4 km from Thali Bazar (the last turn leading to Kakolat waterfall). The Kakolat waterfall of Bihar cascades down from a height of between 150 and 160 feet and forms a natural reservoir at the base of the waterfall. The fall is approximately 160 feet (49 m) in height. The scene is panoramic due to the all-around green forest area.[1] The waterfall is located near Govindpur police station, about 33 km away from Nawada, on Kakolat Hill. Below the falls, there is a deep natural reservoir.[2]

Kakolat Falls is a popular tourist spot in Bihar. During festivals held at the waterfall for Vaisakhi or Chait Shankranti, many devotees take a bath in the waterfall. On 30 Dec 2018, CM Nitish Kumar visited Kakolat Falls and announced various projects related to the development of renowned Kakolat Falls. During his visit, he announced that a ropeway to be built to attract tourists.

A Treta Yuga king was cursed to become a python and live at Kakolat Falls by a Hindu spiritualist. During their exile, the waterfall was visited by the Pandavas. When visiting, the accursed king got rid of the curse. The king proclaimed any person who bathed in the waterfall would never be reborn as a snake, thus why devotees bathe in Kakolat.