Although many people might be shocked to hear that the Terai region has waterfalls, one such treasure is the picturesque “Kolung Waterfall” in Samalung, Morang. This waterfall, which is situated in Miklajung-5 at the foot of the plains and hills, has grown in popularity among domestic travelers, particularly in the summer. However, it is still largely undiscovered and undeveloped as a result of inadequate conservation efforts.
The lack of a proper road forces visitors to walk along the riverbed, which takes almost four hours to get to the site, even though it’s only about an hour from the East-West Highway. Many people have been deterred by inadequate infrastructure and promotion, but those who are aware of it visit to swim, have picnics, and take in the scenery.
Visitors frequently visit the Kolung waterfall, which is 17 km from the Mahendra Highway and 70 km from Biratnagar, to take pictures, record videos, and take in the tranquil surroundings. But nobody has taken the initiative to build basic facilities, despite its potential.
Meghnath Tamang, the ward chair, asserts that the local government is attempting to advertise it, emphasizing that it is Nepal’s lowest waterfall. However, the layout of the river makes it difficult to build a road, and the ward budget is insufficient. Only cars can currently get to Samalung, which is 13 km from the highway, and visitors have to walk an additional 3 km.
Bivek Gautam, a local visitor from Pathari Shanishchare, thinks that more tourists could visit and strengthen the local economy if there was adequate infrastructure. The 200-meter-long waterfall has a lot of potential, but it isn’t being promoted or conserved.
