Gundicha Ghagi is a chain of cascades on the Musala river, in the forest near Ghatagaon in Keonjhar district, north Odisha. It is a popular picnic spot, and a long way from Koraput: 670 km (about 14 h 55 min) by road.
- Where
- Near Ghatagaon, Keonjhar
- River
- Musala
- Best
- After the monsoon, into winter
- From Koraput
- 670 km (about 14 h 55 min)
The falls
The Musala river comes down through the forest over a run of rocks, in a series of small falls rather than one big drop, with pools between them. It is a favourite picnic spot, and the Keonjhar district lists it among its tourist places, about 12 km from Ghatagaon. The state government announced in 2023 that it would develop the site for visitors.
When to go
After the monsoon and through the winter, when the river still has water and the forest is green. In the rains the flow is strongest and the rocks most slippery.
Getting there
Gundicha Ghagi is in north Odisha, on the far side of the state from Koraput: 670 km (about 14 h 55 min) by road, by Google Maps. Ghatagaon is the nearest town.
Safety
The rocks are slippery, wet or dry. Wear shoes with grip, keep children close, and stay out of the water when the river is high.
