Six km northwest of Narmadakund is the Kapildhara waterfall with a fall of about hundred feet. According to scriptures, Kapil Muni lived here. There is a scene of natural beauty with mountains and dense forest down hills. According to ‘Vindhya Vaibhav’ Kapil Muni performed severe austerities here and received divine light. He also wrote ‘sankhya philosophy’ (an advanced treatise on mathematics) at this place. The Kapileshwar temple is also situated nearby. The surrounding mountains are full of caves where saints have been performing their spiritual practices.
A magnificent waterfall that cascades from a lofty elevation of 100 feet Kapildhara waterfalls is an eye-catching spectacle in the hilly terrain of Amarkantak. Kapildhara would be a captivating experience to all where in one can spent a lovely evening in sheer serenity. A lovely cataract in the midst of thick woods, and majestic mountains is a beautiful site that would mesmerize the beholder.
An oasis of serenity, Kapildhara is believed to be the place where the great sage Kapila had practiced severe austerities. The nearby premises house a temple in the name of this sage. The adjoining peaks are chock-full of caverns where saints might have been performed their religious rituals. Pictorial environs that surround the cataract make it an ideal place of retreat and it is one of the most sought after destinations in Amarkantak.