Sadni Falls (also called Sadnighagh Falls) is a waterfall located about 3 km from Rajadera village in Gumla district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

Geography

Location

Sadni Falls is located at 23.2833°N, 84.2333°W

The Falls

The 60 m falls on the Sankh River is a scarp fall. It is referred to as a snake type falls and is a popular picnic spot. Its surroundings are spectacular with hillocks, forests and streams.

History

Once upon a time, active diamond mines existed at Sadni Falls. These mines yielded many large and fine stones in the sixteenth and the seventeenth centuries.

Transport

By rail

The nearest town Netarhat does not have a railway station. The closest railway station is at Ranchi, which is 110 kilometres away.

By road

There are regular bus services between Ranchi, the state capital and Netarhat. Sadni falls lie at a distance of 35 kilometres from Netarhat.