Patal Pani falls in Madhya Pradesh

Patal Pani falls (61 m, Indore)

Located at a distance of 36 kilometres from Indore, Patal Pani is especially famous for the 150 feet high waterfall. The water falls to an approximate depth of 200-300 feet. The depth of water kund (pit) formed at the bottom of the falls remains unknown. According to folklore, it goes as deep as the underground world (patal). In other words, the bottom of this deep kund reaches Patal (netherworld).

One of the most visited waterfalls in Madhya Pradesh owing to its proximity to the commercial capital of the state. It is believed that the pool of water formed at the base leads to hell (patal in Hindi) and unconfirmed reports of drowning are often reported from the fall. It nevertheless is a popular picnic spot for the citizens of Indore and nearby areas. Information on the river is not available.

PATAL PANI FALLS - is one of the most visited waterfall in Madhya Pradesh, maybe because it is the closest one to the capital, Indore. It is believed that the pool formed of water formed at the base of the Falls leads to Hell (!) hence the name. (Patal in Hindi means hell and pani means water,)

Regardless of the name, this is a magnificent waterfall, and a popular picnic spot. The water falls from a height of about 150 feet into a pool, called Kund. The depth of the Kund is still not known.

It is am easy place to visit because there are buses that run regularly to this spot and back to Indore.