Pokali Waterfall
Pokali Waterfall (Pokali Jharna) is a roughly 130-metre (426 ft) waterfall in Okhaldhunga District, Koshi Province, Nepal, widely described as the second-tallest waterfall in the country. Its waters drain toward the Likhu river, and a Madhav temple beside the falls is a local pilgrimage site.
Key facts
- Height
- ≈ 130 m (426 ft)
- Distinction
- Often cited as Nepal’s 2nd-tallest waterfall
- District
- Okhaldhunga
- Province
- Koshi Province
- Drains to
- Likhu river
- Nearby
- Madhav temple (pilgrimage site)
Visiting
Pokali draws visitors and pilgrims, especially around festivals at the Madhav temple. It is reached on foot from the nearest road head in the Likhu area of Okhaldhunga; trails and road conditions change with the season, so ask locally for the current route and best time to visit. Carry water and sturdy footwear.
Sources: Wikipedia (Pokali waterfall); local reports. Last reviewed: July 2026. If any fact needs correcting, please let us know.
