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📍 Rohtas, South Bihar, Bihar
A scenic seasonal waterfall in the Kaimur Range near Sasaram, where water cascades over rocky steps into a deep natural pool. A popular monsoon picnic spot surrounded by forest, it lies close to its twin, Dhua Kund. The lush setting and cool spray make it a favourite weekend escape for the Rohtas region.
Manjhar Kund is a segmented, cascade-type waterfall in the Kaimur Range, roughly 10–15 km from Sasaram in Rohtas district, between Sasaram and Dehri-on-Sone. Fed by seasonal streams, it is at its most impressive during and after the rains, when water tumbles down the rock face into a large pool below.
The falls sit amid forest close to the twin Dhua Kund, and the two are often visited together. Access is via NH-2 towards the Maa Tarachandi temple and then an uphill forest route.
July to November, during and after the monsoon when the seasonal fall carries the most water.
Nature & Waterfalls A tall, dramatic waterfall in the Kaimur Range near Sasaram whose plunge throws up so much spray that it looks like rising smoke — hence the name 'Dhua' (smoke) Kund. It is a popular ecotourism and picnic spot best seen in the monsoon. Trekking, camping and birdwatching are possible in the surrounding forest.
Hindu Temples One of the revered Shakti Peethas dedicated to Maa Tara (a form of Durga/Shakti), nestled in a natural cave of the Kaimur hills near Sasaram. According to tradition, the right eye of Goddess Sati fell here. The tranquil hillside setting, with springs and rock outcrops, makes it both a sacred and scenic destination that fills with pilgrims during Navratri.
Historical & Ruins The magnificent mausoleum of Sher Shah Suri, the great 16thcentury emperor who founded the Sur dynasty and built the Grand Trunk Road. This grand domed tomb of red sandstone stands dramatically on a stone plinth in the middle of an artificial lake, regarded as one of the finest examples of IndoIslamic architecture in eastern India.
Forts & Palaces A vast, sprawling hill fort perched high on the Kaimur plateau above the Son river, spread over several kilometres. Rich in Hindu and later Mughalera history, it holds palaces, temples, mosques and gateways amid dense forest. Reaching it involves a steep trek, rewarding visitors with dramatic ruins and sweeping valley views.
