Himachal Pradesh · Glacial waterfall above Chandra River gorge · Cascade Section

Sissu Chandra Falls — Cascade Section

The Cascade Section of Sissu Chandra Falls is the cascade section of the waterfall, a series of stepped drops rather than a single plunge. Located on the Chandra River tributaries and glacial melt in Sissu village, Lahaul Valley, Chandra River gorge, Himachal Pradesh, this section of the falls is best experienced during May to October.

Main FallsSissu Chandra Falls
LocationSissu village, Lahaul Valley, Chandra River gorge, Himachal Pradesh
River / SourceChandra River tributaries and glacial melt
StateHimachal Pradesh
Falls TypeGlacial waterfall above Chandra River gorge
Best SeasonMay to October

About This Section

This page documents the cascade section of Sissu Chandra Falls — a series of stepped drops rather than a single plunge. The Sissu-Chandra system comprises the glacial waterfalls descending from the Lahaul Range above the Chandra River gorge — a dramatic landscape of white-streaked black cliffs with multiple cascades visible simultaneously from the Sissu viewpoint

Sissu Chandra Falls flows on the Chandra River tributaries and glacial melt in Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. The falls reach 30–60m. This cascade section section is a distinct viewpoint within the larger waterfall complex.

Viewing & Access

To reach the cascade section of Sissu Chandra Falls, first reach the main falls complex in Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. Accessible from Sissu village — 4 km from the Atal Tunnel northern portal on the Manali–Leh highway. The cascade section is a series of stepped drops rather than a single plunge of the main cascade.

The primary access route to Sissu Chandra Falls is: Accessible from Sissu village — 4 km from the Atal Tunnel northern portal on the Manali–Leh highway

Visitor Information

Best SeasonMay to October
State / DistrictHimachal Pradesh — Lahaul and Spiti
RiverChandra River tributaries and glacial melt
Height (main falls)30–60m
Access NoteAccessible from Sissu village — 4 km from the Atal Tunnel northern portal on the Manali–Leh highway
Special NoteThe Sissu-Chandra system comprises the glacial waterfalls descending from the Lahaul Range above the Chandra River gorge — a dramatic landscape of white-streaked black cliffs with multiple cascades visible simultaneously from the Sissu viewpoint

Explore Sissu Chandra Falls

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