Monday, December 20, 2010

Raneh Waterfalls, Khajuraho

At a distance of 24 kms from Khajuraho is Ken Gharial Sanctuary. Here the Ken river passes through the granite rocks of different shades of colors, pink, red, misty white, green and gray.
The When Ken river running over the rocky terrain forms beautiful waterfalls, the Raneh Falls. Though the fall is only 30m high, it looks gorgeous when the gushing waters falls on vibrant rocks. The falls are set in the back drop of lusting greenery of pristine forests.

The entry to this park is closed during the rainy season. During the rainy season in
2008, there was so much rain that, there was no sign of waterfalls, the water was up till the top covering the falls.

45 comments:

Beyond Horizon said...

Beauty of rocks too...

ManPreet Kaur said...

really nice pictures..
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Jeevan said...

This place looks like many hogenakkal (falls) forms. It might be amazing during rains!

Anuradha Shankar said...

Its beautiful!!

Sumandebray said...

Quite interesting .. I remember one fall near Mandu too

Debbie Taillieu said...

My favorite! Waterfalls! Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos!
Happy Holidays!

Unknown said...

Very interesting photos.
Greetings Andrzej.

Sylvia K said...

What an awesome place! I do love waterfalls and your photos are superb as always, Rajesh! Hope your week goes well!

Sylvia

EG CameraGirl said...

I hope you didn't get too close to the edge. It looks a bit scary!

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Wonderful post Rajesh. I have often said that I "collect" waterfalls. We have our favorites and always try to explore places where they are when we're traveling in the US. Yours is so beautiful; would love to see it, but since I can't come there, thank you for sharing your view.

Penelope Notes said...

How incredible that it poured so hard that the waterfalls were completely covered in rain. What a magical place of subtle colors!

Photo Cache said...

the view is simply fantastic.

happy holidys.

Phivos Nicolaides said...

Very scenic and impressive landscape!

Barbara said...

I like the variety of the colours in the granite. Lovely photos.

lotusleaf said...

Beautiful rocks and waterfalls.

Anonymous said...

It is interesting to see the waterfall in two different lights. Now it is nothing but a pile of rocks I am sure once the water starts to flow, it will be a whole new wonder of nature. Thank you for sharing the photo.

Rakesh Vanamali said...

I'm curious to know how you discover these places, considering that many of them don't find a mention popularly!

George said...

This is beautiful waterfall. I really like the rocky setting around it. Thanks for sharing this with us.

magiceye said...

wonderful light and shot!

alicesg said...

Nice to find waterfall among the rocks. I sure do not want to fall from the cliff. I have a fear for heights...lol.

Anonymous said...

So gorgeous!

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LifeRamblings said...

looks like a great place to visit. lovely waterfalls.

Zuzana said...

What an interesting natural wonder, I bet it is a beautiful place to be sitting at and just get lost in the sound of the falling water...
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Hazel said...

This is a side of India I saw (probably) for the first time today. It's beautiful!

Francisca said...

There is something special about waterfalls, isn't there...? Nice post, Rajesh.

YOSEE said...

The rocky scenery is gorgeous. Just the perfect setting for a waterfall. How grand it would look with a huge volume of water gushing down !

Yoshi said...

Thanks for commenting on my entry. Your "World" looks gorgeous and wild. I would love to visit if I have a chance:) Very well captured. Thanks for sharing.
Yoshi

NatureFootstep said...

what a great wilderness. :)

jabblog said...

I cannot imagine the water level rising so high. The granite rocks are majestic.

joshi daniel said...

liked the rocks!

photowannabe said...

That's a lot of water if it covers the Falls. The area is truly a beautiful sight.

Tarun Mitra said...

beautiful rocks :)

Its Time to Live said...

Oh, to have the time and money to come and visit this place. Great images.

Roger Owen Green said...

WONDERFUL, though I wouldn't5 want to climb it!
ROG, ABC Wednesday team

Rune Eide said...

This is STEEP!

Unknown said...

Wild and wonderful waterfalls!
thank you,
Helen Mac, ABC team

Lowell said...

Stunning place and reminiscent of places in the southwest part of the United States!

Hope you were careful out there taking this photo!

Lisa Petrarca said...

What a beautiful and mesmerizing place-thanks for sharing!

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Carver said...

What an interesting place. I love the rock formations.

Pietro Brosio said...

Fabulous views!

Deepak Acharya said...

Lovely !!! I wish you a happy and prosperous new year !!!

Rajesh said...

Thanks to all for appreciating the beauty of nature.

Nethra said...

It sounds like a beautiful place but dangerous too. Anyway, thanks for sharing! :D

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