Hyatung Waterfall
In Nepali: ह्यात्रुङ झरना · Also known as: Hyatrung Jharana · ह्यात्रुङ झरना
Hyatung (or Hyatrung) Falls tumbles in stages down a cliff in the Phedap area of Tehrathum. Local sources describe it as the tallest waterfall in Nepal, at around 365 m, though no official measurement has been published.
It is at its fullest in and just after the monsoon, when it can be heard long before it is seen. A short trail from the nearest road leads to a viewpoint; local youth groups have been improving facilities for visitors.
What to see and do
From the viewpoint you can see the fall's long drop through the forest, split into several leaps. Local trails lead closer to the base for the adventurous. The surrounding hills of Tehrathum have Limbu villages, cardamom fields and dhaka weavers.
Good to know
Access roads can be muddy and slippery in the monsoon — the season when the fall is most impressive. Go with local directions or a guide, and keep away from wet rocks near the edge.
Quick answers
- Where is Hyatung Waterfall?
- Hyatung Waterfall is in Tehrathum district, Koshi Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- How much does it cost to visit Hyatung Waterfall?
- For a 3-day trip from Biratnagar, about NPR 5,500 (≈ US$41) per person on a budget, or NPR 18,500 (≈ US$135) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,500 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Hyatung Waterfall?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Biratnagar and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Hyatung Waterfall?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Hyatung Waterfall?
- August–November
- How do I get to Hyatung Waterfall?
- By road from Myanglung, then a short walk. It is about 89 km (straight line) from Biratnagar.
- What is Hyatung Waterfall called in Nepali?
- ह्यात्रुङ झरना
