A lot of you have probably heard of Jalbire Waterfall. Well, its actual name turns out to be Lamo Jharana!
I know that sounds a bit funny, but it is what it is.
Unlike its name, the waterfall is truly one of the best ones out here in Nepal. So, if you’re on your way to Sauraha/Bhadrapur via Muglin, don’t miss this gem!
Talking about my trip, we visited both the Lamo Waterfall and Barasinghe Biergarten over the weekend.
I just love customizing such trips. And if you want similar ideas, you now know which site to look out for, right?
Ok, let’s start this article now, where I’ll let you know every minute detail about this journey.
Key Facts About Lamo Waterfall
| Location | Chandi Vhanjhyang, Jalbire, Chitwan |
| Distance (from Munglin) | 7 – 8 km approx. |
| Distance (from Kathmandu) | 115 – 118 km approx. |
| Distance (from Narayanghat) | 30 km approx. |
| Fall height | 60 m (source) |
| Modes of transportation | Private/Public vehicle |
| Best time to visit | June – September |
How to Reach Lamo Waterfall?
The best way to reach Lamo Waterfall is undoubtedly via a two-wheeler, whether you’re from Kathmandu or Chitwan.
A scenic ride with a proper view of the Trishuli River is amazing. But we all know the sad truth about the Kathmandu-Muglin road.
Please be careful during the monsoon. In fact, if it’s raining or rain is predicted, just postpone this trip.
If you’re from Chitwan, Jalbire is just a few kilometers away, and this Lamo Waterfall will turn out to be one of the best spots to spend your Saturday.
So, here’s the breakdown:
- From Kathmandu: Reach Muglin first, then use the Muglin-Narayanghat road. Within the next 10-15 minutes, you should see a signboard to take a left.
- From Narayanghat: Head to the Muglin road and take a right once you see the waterfall board in Jalbire.
Still confused? Google Maps is always there!
About 100 meters ahead, you’ll reach the ticket counter. Get your tickets (Rs. 50 for Nepalese and Rs. 100 for foreigners) and then, head uphill.
After about 300 meters, you should see a gate that leads you to the waterfall.
In our case, we missed that and kept going for almost 2 km until we realized, “Lamoo nai raicha jharana ta.”
We had to take a U-turn, and there it was! I guess we were the only ones to miss that gate (all thanks to a parked car). Let’s park responsibly, guys!
If you’re traveling in a public vehicle, come to Muglin or Narayanghat first.
From here, you should be lucky enough to find auto-rickshaws that take you up to the ticket counter. Then, it’s an uphill hike!
Road Condition to Lamo Waterfall
If I start complaining about the road condition out of the Kathmandu valley, my ranting won’t stop for sure.
In fact, all of us Nepalese are extremely stressed about this situation, right?
At least once a day, I think, “Des ko rajdhani aaune/jane bato esto cha!” And I’m pretty sure you’re in the same boat.
But once you reach Kurintar, the road is pretty good all the way to Jalbire, even up to the Lamo Waterfall parking.
Anyone from Chitwan visiting this spot shouldn’t have any issues either.
What to Expect From Lamo Waterfall?
This is actually a very beautiful waterfall and a must-visit spot when you’re heading on your next trip to Chitwan.
The cascade reminded me of my trip to Mailung Waterfall, which was equally stunning. We’ll make the comparison in another article.
For now, just know that the cascade from the top in slow motion is exactly what you need for refreshment.
Just make sure you’re here during the prime monsoon; otherwise, the pictures from the internet itself are disappointing.
We went to take a bath, but the force of the water was so strong that we couldn’t get near it. In fact, I had to remove my vest from very far!
And never take your phone with you near these waterfalls. You’ll be surprised by what happened to me on my trip to Lauke Waterfall, where the force was equally high.
One disappointing part of the place was that the changing rooms were all slippery—even the ladders that took us to the spot!
Note that many remain unaware of this changing room. From the Lamo Jharana board, you have to take the stairs up.
Overall, if I have to answer whether I’d recommend this place, I’d say absolutely!
Expected Budget
Now, this depends on what trip you’ll combine Jalbire Waterfall with. You could go for:
- Barasinghe Biergarten + Lamo Jharana (the trip we took)
- Just a small visit when you’re on your way to Sauraha or coming back
- Or let us help you customize your own trip? Comment below!
The expected budget depends on which approach you’re going to take.
Suppose that you’re only going for Lamo Waterfall; your trip could be completed with a budget under Rs. 500.
In our case, the Barasinghe Biergarten with Lamo Jharana cost us about Rs. 5000 per person after a luxury stay at one of the hotels and an amazing beer fest.
Your major costs will be transportation, which includes the public vehicle cost or petrol for your motorcycle.
Final Words
So, that was all about Lamo Jharana, aka Jalbire Waterfall!
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For more short trips, stay tuned, as we’ll be bringing more articles in this category page every week!
Happy traveling to Chitwan!
Looking for another waterfall near Muglin? You might want to visit Aina Pahara in Abukhaireni!
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