Bangladesh · Chattogram Division
Nafakhum Waterfall
Nafa-khum is a waterfall in Bangladesh on the Remaikree River, a tributary of the Sangu River. It is among the largest waterfalls in the country by volume of water falling.
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Nafakhum Waterfall drops 9 metres (30 ft) on the Remaikree River. It is a cascade-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Thanchi Upazila, Bangladesh. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Nafakhum Waterfall is the third-tallest of the 10 we cover in Bangladesh. 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 Thanchi Upazila, Bangladesh
- Country Bangladesh
- Region Chattogram Division, South Asia, Asia
- Access Moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
How it compares
This waterfall
Nafakhum Waterfall
Bangladesh
Height9 mWidth—
Most similar
Nabegataki Falls
Japan
Height10 mWidth20 m
Also a cascade waterfall, of similar height and in Japan
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
Angel Falls is 109× taller than Nafakhum Waterfall. Victoria Falls is 12× taller. We don't have a reliable crest width for Nafakhum Waterfall yet, so it is left off the width chart. Tallest · widest lists.
On the map
21.7203, 92.5337
Quick answers
Where is Nafakhum Waterfall?
Nafakhum Waterfall is in Bangladesh (Chattogram Division). The nearest base is Thanchi Upazila, Bangladesh. Its coordinates are 21.7203, 92.5337.
How tall is Nafakhum Waterfall?
Nafakhum Waterfall drops 9 metres (30 feet). It is a cascade-type waterfall on the Remaikree River.
When is the best time to visit Nafakhum 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 Nafakhum Waterfall?
Beyond the viewpoints: caving, swimming, hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
Can you swim at Nafakhum Waterfall?
Yes — swimming is a normal part of a visit to Nafakhum Waterfall, in the pools away from the falling water. Only swim where it is permitted on the day, stay clear of the base of the falls where currents recirculate, and skip it after heavy rain.
How do you get to Nafakhum Waterfall?
The usual base is Thanchi Upazila, Bangladesh. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there.
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