Moigad Falls
Description: Moigad Falls is a beautiful natural waterfall located right on the Delhi-Yamunotri Road (NH-507), making it easily accessible and a popular pit stop for travelers. Plunging from a height of approximately 50 meters (164 feet), the milky white water creates a spectacular sight and a refre shing atmosphere. The fall is surrounded by dense forests, and its pool at the bottom is safe enough for a refreshing bath during the summer months. Its easy roadside accessibility, unlike most other Chakrata falls, makes it very popular for quick breaks and picnics, situated relatively lower in altitude compared to the main town. Accessibility: It is one of the most accessible waterfalls in the region, right off the national highway. Size: The waterfall is quite large, with a descent of about 50 meters. Picnic Popularity: The area around the base is level and safe, making it an excellent spot for families and groups to picnic.
General information
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Ideal Duration:
1-2 Hours (For bathing and relaxing):Place Type:
Roadside Attraction, Waterfall:Entry Fees:
Fees: No official entry fee to the waterfall.
Parking Fee: Nominal fee might be charged for parking on the designated roadside spot.
Use of Facilities: Small charges may apply for changing room or bathing fa...Fees: No official entry fee to the waterfall.
Parking Fee: Nominal fee might be charged for parking on the designated roadside spot.
Use of Facilities: Small charges may apply for changing room or bathing facilities provided by local vendors.Timing:
Regular Timings: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Daylight hours are recommended for safety).
Ideal Visit Time: Midday (11 AM - 3 PM) when the sun is high and one might want a cooling bath.
Best Season: Summer (March-Jun...Regular Timings: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Daylight hours are recommended for safety).
Ideal Visit Time: Midday (11 AM - 3 PM) when the sun is high and one might want a cooling bath.
Best Season: Summer (March-June) for bathing, and Post-Monsoon (Sept-Oct) for the maximum water volume.Special Events:
Highway Tourism: Though not a formal event, the falls see a surge in visitors during the Char Dham Yatra season (May-June and Sept-Oct) as it is on the pilgrimage route, creating a vibrant, temporary fair-like atmosphere. ...Highway Tourism: Though not a formal event, the falls see a surge in visitors during the Char Dham Yatra season (May-June and Sept-Oct) as it is on the pilgrimage route, creating a vibrant, temporary fair-like atmosphere.Best Photo Spots:
The Main Road Bridge: A vantage point on the road/bridge slightly further away captures the fall and the surrounding valley in one frame.
The Base Pool: Close-up shots of the powerful cascade and the misty, wet rock face.
Read MoreThe Main Road Bridge: A vantage point on the road/bridge slightly further away captures the fall and the surrounding valley in one frame.
The Base Pool: Close-up shots of the powerful cascade and the misty, wet rock face.
Roadside Frame: Shots of the waterfall framed by the roadside vegetation and tea stalls, showing its popular context.Photo Gallery
Things To Do
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Refreshing Bath: Enjoy a cool bath under the cascade (with appropriate safety precautions).
Roadside Picnicking: A perfect, easy spot for a family or group picnic during a long drive.
Photography: Capture the full height of the 50-meter waterfall from the various vantage points on the road.
Tea/Snack Break: Stop at one of the small roadside stalls for local tea and snacks.
Nature Observation: Observe the flow of the water and the vibrant life around the water source.
Relaxation: Sit and relax, enjoying the soothing, loud sound of the falling water.
Souvenir Shopping: Check out the small, local souvenir and craft vendors that sometimes set up stalls. ...Refreshing Bath: Enjoy a cool bath under the cascade (with appropriate safety precautions).
Roadside Picnicking: A perfect, easy spot for a family or group picnic during a long drive.
Photography: Capture the full height of the 50-meter waterfall from the various vantage points on the road.
Tea/Snack Break: Stop at one of the small roadside stalls for local tea and snacks.
Nature Observation: Observe the flow of the water and the vibrant life around the water source.
Relaxation: Sit and relax, enjoying the soothing, loud sound of the falling water.
Souvenir Shopping: Check out the small, local souvenir and craft vendors that sometimes set up stalls.
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Why Famous:
Accessibility: It is famous for being easily accessible, located directly on the major Yamunotri pilgrimage route (NH-507).
Sheer Height: The impressive 50-meter plunge of the water makes it a spectacular and dramatic sight.Accessibility: It is famous for being easily accessible, located directly on the major Yamunotri pilgrimage route (NH-507).
Sheer Height: The impressive 50-meter plunge of the water makes it a spectacular and dramatic sight.
Recreational Bathing: The pool at the base is safe and popular for taking a refreshing, cool bath, especially on hot summer days. -
Architecture:
Structural Element: The waterfall is a product of differential erosion, where softer rock layers have been worn away, leaving a hard rock lip over which the water plummets.
Waterfall Dimension: The fall is impressive at approximately 50 mete...Structural Element: The waterfall is a product of differential erosion, where softer rock layers have been worn away, leaving a hard rock lip over which the water plummets.
Waterfall Dimension: The fall is impressive at approximately 50 meters (164 feet) high. The cascade is wide, creating a curtain-like effect during the peak flow season.
Infrastructure: Unlike natural jungle falls, this area has some basic roadside infrastructure, including small tea stalls and bathing areas, structured to accommodate the tourist flow from the highway.
Natural Formation: The surrounding hills are characterized by thick, lower Himalayan forest cover of pine and mixed broadleaf species. -
How To Reach:
By Air: Nearest is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED), approx. 116 KMS. Hire a taxi to the falls via the Yamunotri Road.
By Train: Nearest is Dehradun Railway Station, approx. 87 KMS. Hire a taxi towards Yamunotri to reach the fall.By Air: Nearest is Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (DED), approx. 116 KMS. Hire a taxi to the falls via the Yamunotri Road.
By Train: Nearest is Dehradun Railway Station, approx. 87 KMS. Hire a taxi towards Yamunotri to reach the fall.
By Road: It is located directly on the Dehradun-Yamunotri Road (NH-507), 29 KMS from Chakrata and 69 KMS from Dehradun.
By Local Transport: Easily reachable by any bus or taxi going from Dehradun/Vikasnagar towards Yamunotri or Chakrata. -
Weather and Best Time to Visit:
Different Seasons:
Summer (March-June): Perfect for bathing and picnicking.
Monsoon (July-August): Very high water flow, making it spectacular but potentially dangerous for bathing.
Read MoreDifferent Seasons:
Summer (March-June): Perfect for bathing and picnicking.
Monsoon (July-August): Very high water flow, making it spectacular but potentially dangerous for bathing.
Post-Monsoon (Sept-Oct): Strong water flow and pleasant weather.
Different Parts of the Day:
Afternoon: Ideal for a cool break during a hot journey.Near Tourist Places:
Tiger Falls (20 KMS), Dakpathar Barrage (25 KMS), Kalsi (30 KMS), Vikasnagar (40 KMS), Yamuna Adventure Park (10 KMS), Chakrata (29 KMS), Ram Tal Garden (41 KMS), Chilmiri Neck (32 KMS), Lakhwar Dam (15 KMS), Deoban (44 KMS).Tourism Tips
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Health & Safety: Be cautious while bathing, especially during heavy flow; the rocks are slippery. Watch out for traffic as it is a roadside attraction.
Packing: Carry a change of clothes, a towel, and rubber slippers for bathing. Carry ca...Health & Safety: Be cautious while bathing, especially during heavy flow; the rocks are slippery. Watch out for traffic as it is a roadside attraction.
Packing: Carry a change of clothes, a towel, and rubber slippers for bathing. Carry cash for the small roadside vendors.
Accommodation: Plenty of stay options available back in Chakrata (29 KMS) or down in Vikasnagar; no major hotels at the site.
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