Secret Waterfall, also called Dhaulsrot waterfall, sits in Upper Tapovan above the busier cafe streets. The walk from Tapovan takes you through greener, quieter lanes before you reach the rocks and cascade.
The water is very cold, and many people take a short morning dip. Early morning is usually quieter; later in the day more visitors arrive. Rocks around the falls get slippery, especially after rain, so wear shoes with grip and move carefully.
From Lakshman Jhula or central Tapovan, ask locals for Dhaulsrot, Secret Waterfall, or the Kunjapuri bypass road. The approach is a short walk rather than a long trek. There is typically no formal entry fee, but confirm on the ground if anything has changed.
- Address: Kunjapuri trek bypass road, Dhaulsrot village, Tapovan, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand 249192
- Hours: Daytime access; quieter early morning
- How to Reach: Short walk from Tapovan via quieter lanes toward Dhaulsrot / Kunjapuri bypass. From Lakshman Jhula, head into Tapovan and ask for Secret Waterfall or Dhaulsrot.
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