On the course of the Subarnarekha River, where it falls from a height of Шаблон:Convert creating one of the highest water falls in the state. The spectacular scene of water fallit height has been described as a sight to behold. The different formations of rock due to the erosion by the constantly falling of water have added to the beauty of the place.[3][4][5]
The Hundru Falls at one of the edges of the Ranchi plateau is one of the several scarp falls in the region.[6] During rainy season it takes a formidable form but in the dry season it turns into an exciting picnic spot.[7] At the base of the Hundru Falls, there is a pool, which serves as a bathing place.[3]
The Hundru Falls is an example of a Knick point caused by rejuvenation. Knickpoint, also called a nick point or simply nick, represents breaks in slopes in the longitudinal profile of a river caused by rejuvenation. The break in channel gradient allows water to fall vertically giving rise to a waterfall.[8]
Transport
One has to travel some about Шаблон:Convert from the main road, Purulia Road.[5][9]
There is also a shortcut and simple four-lane road from Ranchi via Ormanjhi via Sikidiri to Hundru. From this road the distance is about Шаблон:Convert which is about Шаблон:Convert short from the normal road.
There is also a Suvarna Rekha Hydral Project located down the falls which is also a good place for Tourists.[5]
