The Duduma waterfalls is situated in the borders of Koraput district in Odisha and Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh. It is situated on the Machkund river, which forms part of the boundary between Odisha & Andhra Pradesh. This waterfall is also known as Matsya Tirtha.
These falls exhibit wild natural beauty & magnificence. It drops from about 509 feet and is considered a major attraction for visitors. It is ranked as the 26th tallest waterfall in India and is listed among India's top 10 waterfalls and is positioned as the second tallest falls in Orissa.
The waterfall includes natural beauty displaying its height through a powerful water plunge & audibly announcing its presence across long distances. The surrounding area contains a wide range of plants & animal species that face extinction risk.
This falls exists within an area occupied by origin tribes, including the Dongria Kondh, Bonda and Gadaba tribes. These communities have cultivated the region for centuries, preserving their cultural legacies.