Dutiful Waterfall

This majestic waterfall which starts somewhere from the middle of the giant mountain opposite to Zhemgang town. It tumbles onto the hard rocks joyfully, forms a deep pool before it makes its way down to a small river close-by and flows out into Mangduechhu basin. Since, the area is thickly populated with broadleaf forest. Therefore, it is perennial.

However, during the summer the volume swells up and becomes more sonorous but it never fails to bring hopes for both villagers nearby and other wildlife.

According to some elders, this waterfall is very secret and special for them. For a long period of time they have a belief that the size of this waterfall is an indication of whether they can be prosperous or not for that year. The entire village makes an offering of their first harvest of paddy and other essential crops to this waterfall and mountain deity for being so protective and assured for bountiful yield for next season. Therefore, as much as their well-being and happiness for this valley, so do the other ecosystems to this waterfall.

One cannot make an easy trip toward this mountain side as it is very rocky and stiff. Also one would fall sick or show some bad omen like heavy downpour to thunder and lightening even before the journey. Which in fact is good for wildlife and plants to flourish at its best –untouched and undisturbed. Thus, this waterfall is a hope and a lifeline for both villagers and other plants and animals.

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