Hum Hum Waterfall
Hum Hum or Ham Ham, known by locals as Cheetah Falls, is a waterfall in the Rajkandi reserve forest in Kamalganj Upazila of Moulvibazar District in Bangladesh.
The height of the waterfall has not been accurately determined, but sources approximate it to be. No official efforts have been made to develop access to the waterfall. Typically, tourists rely on local guides to navigate their way to the fountain.
History
Discovery
The discovery of Hum Hum waterfall is attributed to a group of tourists accompanied by tourist guide Shyamal Deva Barma, either in late 2010 or 2009, depending on varying sources.Toponymy
The naming of the waterfall "Hum Hum" has sparked various interpretations. Some suggest it originates from "Hammam," signifying a bathhouse, while others attribute it to the Sylheti term "a-m a-m," denoting the sound of rushing water, akin to the waterfall's roar, leading urban tourists to call it "Hum Hum."Environment
The path to the waterfall is adorned with wild trees like Jarul, Chikrashi, and Kadam, attracting colorful butterflies. Spectacled monkeys can be seen moving among the branches of Dumur trees. The forest is lush with diverse vegetation, including natural bamboo forests with species like Dolu, Muli, Mitinga, and Kali. To reach the waterfall, visitors must navigate through dense jungle and cross several streams, as there is no government infrastructure in the vicinity.The stream cascades down the mountainside, flowing over large rocks through countless species of creepers with a gurgling sound. Plummeting from a height of approximately, the stream navigates through rocky terrain, carving its path amidst lush hills adorned with diverse vegetation.