<p>Have you seen the famous Hollywood movie &#8220;Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid (2004)&#8221;? You must have noticed the scene of the waterfall where they find orchids and anacondas. Every time I visit Patna Waterfall it reminds me of that movie scene.</p>



<p>One of the most beautiful and popular waterfalls of Rishikesh, Located just 5Km from The Iconic Lakshman Jhula on Neelanth Road in Rishikesh.</p>



<p>The Waterfall is named after <a href="http://wildhawk.in/patna-village-above-patna-waterfall-you-probably-didnt-know-of/">Patna Village</a>, this waterfall originates from this village.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Myths About Patna Waterfall</h3>



<p>Before writing this post I saw a few posts on <strong>Patna Waterfall</strong>, Many of them were misleading. Just to correct them and to avoid any confusion just check these points,</p>



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<li>This waterfall is alive round the year. (This is completely false that during summer there is no water.)</li>



<li>You can visit this waterfall anytime before dark. (You simply can&#8217;t visit this place after dark because of wildlife present).</li>



<li>There are enough Shops around Waterfall. (This is not true that there is no shop around the waterfall.)</li>



<li>There is no entry fee. (No entry fee is required, 100% Free for both Indians and Foreigners).</li>



<li>You can&#8217;t fly drones, this place comes under the judicial boundaries of Rajaji National Park. (No, permission will be granted to fly a drone as this place comes under reserve forest, If found you have to face legal consequences).</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">FAQ (frequently asked questions)</h3>



<div class="schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block"><div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1621144701327"><strong class="schema-faq-question">How to reach Patna Waterfall?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Located just 5km from Lakshman Jhula and 2km from Garudchatti Bridge. 1 Km Off the main road (Neelkanth Road). You can hire a taxi from Lakshman Jhula taxi stand (The one in front of Bombay Guest House), You can hire a two-wheeler (Scooty or Bike), You can drive your own vehicle, You can also choose to walk (Beautiful trail along Ganga River).</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1621146069565"><strong class="schema-faq-question">How to much it cost to hire a taxi till Patna Waterfall?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">Hiring a Taxi to this place costs Rs 500/ one-sided taxi (Bollero, Max, Sumo). You can also opt for a shared taxi by a simple trick, Ask for a seat till Neelkanth Temple at the Taxi stand which will cost you not more than Rs 100, ask the driver to drop you at Waterfall instead of Neelkanth Temple.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1621146791495"><strong class="schema-faq-question">Can I fly drone at Patna waterfall?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">No, you can&#8217;t. This place comes under the boundaries of Rajaji National Park and flying drone is strictly prohibited in this area.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1621146882413"><strong class="schema-faq-question">What is the best time to visit Patna waterfall?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">You can plan your visit anytime around the year, remember not to visit this place after sunset because of the wildlife moment in the area.</p> </div> <div class="schema-faq-section" id="faq-question-1621146978076"><strong class="schema-faq-question">Which is the best shop at Patna Waterfall?</strong> <p class="schema-faq-answer">All the shops at the waterfall are good, If you are looking for the best then ask for the shop of &#8220;<strong>Satender Kaka</strong>&#8220;. Just try a cup of black tea there.</p> </div> </div>



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