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Gautam Dhara Amarkantak Falls — Penan Stream

The Penan Stream of Gautam Dhara Amarkantak Falls is the Penan stream tributary of the waterfall, a named tributary feeding the main waterfall from the forest above. Located on the Narmada River headwater streams in Amarkantak sacred complex, Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh, this section of the falls is best experienced during Year-round (reduced in summer dry months).

Main FallsGautam Dhara Amarkantak Falls
LocationAmarkantak sacred complex, Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh
River / SourceNarmada River headwater streams
StateMadhya Pradesh
Falls TypeSacred spring cascade
Best SeasonYear-round (reduced in summer dry months)

About This Section

This page documents the Penan stream tributary of Gautam Dhara Amarkantak Falls — a named tributary feeding the main waterfall from the forest above. The Gautam Dhara springs at Amarkantak are sacred natural springs within the pilgrimage complex at the headwaters of the Narmada River — one of Hinduism's most important sacred geography sites in central India

Gautam Dhara Amarkantak Falls flows on the Narmada River headwater streams in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh. The falls reach 5–15m. This penan stream section is a distinct viewpoint within the larger waterfall complex.

Viewing & Access

To reach the penan stream of Gautam Dhara Amarkantak Falls, first reach the main falls complex in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh. Within or adjacent to the Amarkantak pilgrimage complex; walking distance from the main temples. The penan stream is a named tributary feeding the main waterfall from the forest above of the main cascade.

The primary access route to Gautam Dhara Amarkantak Falls is: Within or adjacent to the Amarkantak pilgrimage complex; walking distance from the main temples

Visitor Information

Best SeasonYear-round (reduced in summer dry months)
State / DistrictMadhya Pradesh — Anuppur
RiverNarmada River headwater streams
Height (main falls)5–15m
Access NoteWithin or adjacent to the Amarkantak pilgrimage complex; walking distance from the main temples
Special NoteThe Gautam Dhara springs at Amarkantak are sacred natural springs within the pilgrimage complex at the headwaters of the Narmada River — one of Hinduism's most important sacred geography sites in central India

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