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Gautam Dhara Falls — Lower Gorge

The Lower Gorge of Gautam Dhara Falls is the downstream gorge section of the waterfall, where the river narrows between rock walls below the main falls. Located on the Gautam Dhara spring (Narmada headwater) in Amarkantak, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh, this section of the falls is best experienced during Year-round.

Main FallsGautam Dhara Falls
LocationAmarkantak, Anuppur district, Madhya Pradesh
River / SourceGautam Dhara spring (Narmada headwater)
StateMadhya Pradesh
Falls TypeSacred spring and forest cascade
Best SeasonYear-round

About This Section

This page documents the downstream gorge section of Gautam Dhara Falls — where the river narrows between rock walls below the main falls. Gautam Dhara is a sacred spring cascade at Amarkantak — a pilgrimage site at the source of the Narmada River, one of India's seven sacred rivers. The spring is associated with the sage Gautama and is a mandatory stop on the Narmada parikrama (pilgrimage circumambulation)

Gautam Dhara Falls flows on the Gautam Dhara spring (Narmada headwater) in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh. The falls reach 10–30m. This lower gorge section is a distinct viewpoint within the larger waterfall complex.

Viewing & Access

To reach the lower gorge of Gautam Dhara Falls, first reach the main falls complex in Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh. Short walk from the main Narmadakund temple complex at Amarkantak. The lower gorge is where the river narrows between rock walls below the main falls of the main cascade.

The primary access route to Gautam Dhara Falls is: Short walk from the main Narmadakund temple complex at Amarkantak

Visitor Information

Best SeasonYear-round
State / DistrictMadhya Pradesh — Anuppur
RiverGautam Dhara spring (Narmada headwater)
Height (main falls)10–30m
Access NoteShort walk from the main Narmadakund temple complex at Amarkantak
Special NoteGautam Dhara is a sacred spring cascade at Amarkantak — a pilgrimage site at the source of the Narmada River, one of India's seven sacred rivers. The spring is associated with the sage Gautama and is a mandatory stop on the Narmada parikrama (pilgrimage circumambulation)

Explore Gautam Dhara Falls

This is one section of the complete Gautam Dhara Falls waterfall complex. Visit the main page for the complete guide including history, ecology, photography tips, and all viewpoints.