Lakhaniya Dari Trek
Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
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- Max altitude
- 120 m
- Days
- 1 day
- Distance
- 5 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
A short forest-and-rock walk of about 2-3 km each way from the entry gate to the falls, with stream and boulder crossings; hazards are slippery rock and deep water rather than height or length.
About this trek
Lakhaniya Dari
Lakhaniya Dari is a waterfall in the Lakhaniya Valley near Ahraura in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, about 50 km south of Varanasi. From the entry gate a trail of 2-3 km leads through forest, over boulders and across small streams to the main fall, which drops about 150 m into a deep pool. The water is strongest in the monsoon. It suits families and casual walkers who go in a group in daylight; the place is remote and has no food outlets.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1 · highest point
Entry gate → Lakhaniya Dari Waterfall and back
120 m → 120 m → 120 m
- From the entry gate it is a 2-3 km walk to the main fall; reports put it at about one and a half hours.
- The path crosses large rocks, small streams and patches of jungle, so the footing is uneven.
- The fall drops about 150 m into a pool and looks fullest in the monsoon.
- There is no eating place nearby, so carry food; go in a group and in daylight only.
- A travel guide reports that the pool is very deep and people have drowned in it; avoid swimming there.
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Ahraura (nearest town; the entry gate position is not mapped)
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High point · Lakhaniya Dari Waterfall (on route; Wikipedia coordinates)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Ahraura (nearest town; the entry gate position is not mapped)
- Nearest railway
- Chunar Junction (about 35 km) or Varanasi Junction
- Nearest airport
- Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, Varanasi
- By road
- Varanasi (about 54 km by bus or cab); Chunar (about 35 km)
- Drive
- About 1.5 h from Varanasi
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹500–1,500
With an operator
Free
Per person, ex-Varanasi. No operator package was found, so no guided price is stated. Self-guided is an estimate: shared or hired cab from Varanasi plus the reported entry fee of about ₹50 per person and ₹50 parking; carry your own food.
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Monsoon months (Jul–Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Not confirmed; expect weak or no signal near the falls.
- Last ATM
- Not confirmed; withdraw cash in Ahraura, Chunar or Varanasi.
- Nearest hospital
- Not confirmed; Chunar or Varanasi for care.
- Water
- No eating places or shops near the falls are reported; carry your own water and food.
Highlights
- A plunge waterfall about 150 m high in the Lakhaniya Valley of the Vindhya hills
- A green plunge pool below sandstone cliffs, at its fullest in the monsoon
- A 2-3 km walk across rocks, streams and jungle from the entry gate
Risks
- Trawell reports the pool is very deep, the rocks are hazardous and people have drowned there; do not swim near the main pool.
- The area is described as remote with few visitors and no food outlets; go in a group, in daylight only.
- Closures and opening hours were not confirmed; check locally before travelling.
Know before you go
Questions
Where is Lakhaniya Dari waterfall?
It is in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, near Ahraura, about 50-54 km south of Varanasi and about 35 km from Chunar.
How far is the walk to Lakhaniya Dari?
Trawell says the main falls are 2-3 km past the entry gate, about 1.5 hours on foot over rocks, streams and jungle terrain.
When is the best time to visit Lakhaniya Dari?
Trawell says the falls look best in the monsoon, when the flow is full. That is also when rocks are slipperiest, so take care.
Is it safe to swim at Lakhaniya Dari?
Trawell warns that the water is very deep and that people drown in the pool every year, so avoid swimming near the main pool.
Is there an entry fee?
Trawell lists Rs 50 per person plus Rs 50 for parking. We could not confirm this from an official source, so check locally.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: MirzapurUttar Pradesh
- Nearest hospital
- Not confirmed; Chunar or Varanasi for care.
- Last ATM
- Not confirmed; withdraw cash in Ahraura, Chunar or Varanasi.
- Phone network
- Not confirmed; expect weak or no signal near the falls.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Lakhaniya Dari Waterfall — Wikipedia
- Lakhaniya Dari Waterfalls: Trek, Access, Season and Safety — Trawell
Photos: Deepak Singhanwal, CC BY-SA 4.0; Prgti, CC BY 4.0; Deepak Singhanwal, CC BY-SA 4.0; Prgti, CC BY 4.0
