PATNA WATERFALL RISHIKESH – HIKING AND WATERFALL GUIDE

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Patna Waterfall Rishikesh is a small limestone waterfall located near the small village of Patna. Here is the complete guide to hiking to Patna Waterfall from Rishikesh.

Looking for a short hike to check out some waterfalls near Rishikesh? Patna waterfall is a great option for those looking to head out from town and explore the serenity of the Rajaji Forest on the banks of the Ganges.

In this guide, I’ll outline how to get to Patna Waterfall from Rishikesh, as well as what you might expect on the hike and at the falls.TABLE OF CONTENTS

How To Get To Patna Waterfall In Rishikesh

Patna Waterfall is located approximately 5 KM from the Laxman Jhula Bridge in Rishikesh in the quaint neighboring village of Patna.

To get here, you can either rent a motorbike from one of the many shops in the Tapovan area or walk for just over an hour on Neelkanth Temple Road, on the south side of the Ganges River.

The waterfall track is found just off this main road, a bit after Garud Chatti falls. At the trailhead, you’ll also find a few stalls selling snacks and chai. There are no signs indicating the start of the Patna Waterfall hike, but you’ll see it just opposite the “Sidh Bali Temple. Neelkanth temple” as pinned on Google Maps.

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Trekking To Patna Waterfall

  • Hike Distance: 3 km return
  • Duration: 2 hours with time at the waterfall
  • Difficulty: Easy

Once you’ve arrived at the trailhead beside the stalls on Neelkanth Temple Road, you can expect a short but scenic 1.5KM walking track through the Rajaji Forest to Patna Falls.

There is no fee required to visit Patna Waterfall.

This track is a little steep but shouldn’t be too difficult at all for most people with a reasonable level of fitness.

After a short climb on a wide, obvious track through the scenic forest, you’ll reach Patna Waterfall, a tall, limestone feature embedded in the jungle.

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What To Expect At Patna Falls

The waterfall is quite tall, but offers little in terms of a solid flow. However, the gentle trickle of freshwater down the limestone face makes for quite a scenic spot to relax.

There is a small, shallow pool just below the waterfall where you can enjoy a natural shower on a warm day.

I’ve been told that during the summer months, Patna waterfall can completely dry up. Conversely, during the monsoon season, this waterfall spills over onto the track making access muddy and difficult.

Patna Waterfall is by no means the most impressive waterfall in Rishikesh. However, I still ranked this as one of the best short hikes and trips from Rishikesh.

There are also some small, limestone caves nearby that you can explore.