Rajdari is the other well-known waterfall of Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary. Where Devdari plunges into a deep gorge, Rajdari spreads out across broad shelves of rock in a series of steps. Most people who visit one visit both.
Rajdari at a glance
| Location | Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Distance from Devdari | A few hundred metres; travel sources quote 500–700 m |
| Type | Broad, multi-step cascade over layered rock |
| Height | Travel sources often quote about 65 m; no official figure published |
| Facilities | Railed viewing areas visible in photos; other facilities not verified |
| Stay | Rajdari Forest Rest House (forest department; permission needed) |
Rajdari vs Devdari
| Devdari | Rajdari | |
|---|---|---|
| Character | A plunge into a deep sandstone gorge | A wide, stepped cascade |
| Best view | From the rim, looking down | From railed viewing areas alongside the cascade |
| Highlight | Gorge walls and cliff-nesting vultures | Sheets of white water over many rock steps |
Read the full guide to Devdari.
How to reach
The route is the same as for Devdari: by road via Chakia, from Varanasi (about 70 km to the sanctuary), DDU Junction (about 50 km) or Chandauli. The district's own advice for Rajdari is a shared jeep from Mughalsarai to Chakia and then another jeep onward. See How to Reach.
When to go
Like Devdari, Rajdari is fullest in the monsoon and calmer in winter. The flat rock shelves look inviting but are extremely slippery and can be swept by sudden surges, so stay behind the railings. See Best Time to Visit and Safety & Rules.
A note on names
Some commercial water parks and resorts in the area use "Rajdari" or "Devdari" in their names. They are separate businesses, not the natural waterfalls in the sanctuary.