Khanda Falls

3.7

Location: MQGR+9R6, Shankar Road, Katao, Sikkim 737120, India

Estimated Visiting Time: 1 Hour (It depends on your interest in exploring this place)

Khanda Falls is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Sikkim. This waterfall is situated just close to the Katao mid-point and approximately at a distance of 18 kilometers from Lachung.

It is one of the tourist attractions in the northern part of Sikkim. Do not miss this place if you are visiting North Sikkim.

Attraction

The milky white water of the fall is perfect to stand there and spend time just looking at it. Dropping sound of the water makes you forget all your hustle and bustle of the busy and monotonous life. It is a perfect place for escape from your chaotic life.

Because of its offbeat location, this place is not overcrowded. So it provides the perfect smoothness. State Sikkim is blessed with mountains, beautiful valleys, surreal waterfalls, and snowfall. It is a place of divine beauty. You can visit Yumesamdong or Zero Point, Yumthang Valley, Mount Katao, and Brumkhangetse Mountain. A drive on the street of Sikkim gives you a lifetime of wonderful and memorable experiences. You can take some awesome pictures in the lap of nature that remind you of those sweet days.

History

This waterfall are created naturally. There is no significant history about this waterfall.

Inside/Outside Views

This waterfall are created naturally. There is no significant history about this waterfall. is a splendid waterfall by itself. The water falls from a huge height, and it looks truly amazing. Snow covers the surroundings of the falls and makes a divine natural beauty.

A small pull set in front of the falls where a logo of I LOVE KHANDA WATERFALLS is placed. Visitors taking selfies with the logo. An indescribable view of the waterfall are created naturally. There is no significant history about this waterfall. is seen from the pull. You can perfectly and safely take pictures of the waterfall from the pull. A board welcomes its visitors where “Welcome to Khanda Falls” is written.

Opening Hours

Sunday 24 Hours

Monday 24 Hours

Tuesday 24 Hours

Wednesday 24 Hours

Thursday 24 Hours

Friday 24 Hours

Saturday 24 Hours

Entry & Others Fees

Visiting Khanda Falls is free of cost.

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Near Hotels

How to Reach

By Air: Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri, West Bengal, is the nearest airport to reach Khanda Falls. This airport is well connected to all the main cities of India. It is around 125 kilometers from Lachung. From the airport, first you need to reach Gangtok by taxi, which is 102 kilometers from the airport. From there, Khanda Falls is about 18 kilometers away. You need to drive around 1 hour to reach Khanda Falls. Now, Sikkim has its own airport – Pakyong Airport. You can also go by this airport.

By Train: New Jalpaiguri in Siliguri, West Bengal, is the nearest railway station to reach Khanda Falls. It is around 191 kilometers from Lachung. This railway station is well connected with the major cities like Kolkata and Delhi. From there, first you need to reach Gangtok by taxi which is 102 kilometers from the railway station. From there, Khanda Falls is about 18 kilometers. You need to drive around 1 hour to reach Khanda Falls.

By Road: Lachung is well connected with various cities like Gangtok (102 km), Darjeeling (169 km), Jaipaiguri (231 km), and Mangan (51 km) by road. From Lachung, Khanda Falls is about 18 kilometers away. You need to drive around 1 hour to reach Khanda Falls.