Bangladesh · Sylhet Division
Madhabkunda Waterfall
Madhabkunda Waterfall is one of the highest waterfalls in Bangladesh. Situated in Barlekha Upazila of Moulvibazar District, the waterfall is a popular tourist spot in Bangladesh.
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Madhabkunda Waterfall drops over a series of steps. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Barlekha, Bangladesh. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
As a cascade waterfall, water tumbles down a series of rock steps rather than falling free.
What you can do here
Also good forHikingPhotography
When to go
Monsoon-fed: flow builds from July and the falls are fullest, and usually safest to approach, from late August to November once the rains ease.
Getting there
- Base town Barlekha, Bangladesh
- Country Bangladesh
- Region Sylhet Division, South Asia, Asia
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Madhabkunda Waterfall
Bangladesh
Height—Width—
Most similar
Ochkhomuri Waterfall Natural Monument
Georgia
Height120 mWidth—
Also a cascade waterfall, with caving and in Georgia
Largest curtain
Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe · Zambia
Height108 mWidth1,708 m
Largest single sheet of falling water
Tallest on earth
Angel Falls
Venezuela
Height979 mWidth—
Widest on earth
Khone Phapheng Falls
Laos
Height21 mWidth10,783 m
Measured across the whole multi-channel system
We don't have a reliable crest width for Madhabkunda Waterfall yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
24.63917, 92.22111
Quick answers
Where is Madhabkunda Waterfall?
Madhabkunda Waterfall is in Bangladesh (Sylhet Division). The nearest base is Barlekha, Bangladesh. Its coordinates are 24.6392, 92.2211.
When is the best time to visit Madhabkunda Waterfall?
Peak flow is August to November. Monsoon-fed: flow builds from July and the falls are fullest, and usually safest to approach, from late August to November once the rains ease.
What can you do at Madhabkunda Waterfall?
Beyond the viewpoints: caving, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Madhabkunda Waterfall?
The usual base is Barlekha, Bangladesh. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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