[1][2] It is the widest waterfall in India, reaching a width of nearly 300 metres (980 ft) during the peak monsoon season.

During the rainy season, from July to October, rainbows are created with sun rays reflecting on mist from the waterfall.

The river flows sluggishly on the upstream side of the falls due to its meandering nature as it drains through the plains of Jagdalpur.

[13] The geological formation of the Indravati River valley as it rises and flows downstream consists of quartzitic sandstone and changes to the Archaean granite and gneisses near the Chitrakote Falls.

[14] It is one of the six waterfalls in India classified as "geomorphosites" (geoheritage sites with geomorphological interest); this classification is based on research studies of geological features of heritage value existing in different parts of the country.

However, during the monsoon season, when the Indravati River is in flood, the falls cover the entire stretch of the horseshoe from the left to the right bank, a width of about 300 metres (980 ft).

[17] On the left bank, there is a rock ledge and climbing down this cliff leads to a naturally formed niche which houses stone slabs carved with deities.

In 2008, when then-President of India Pratibha Patil visited Chitrakote Falls, there was a violent attack on a police vehicle which was blown up.

Based on this assessment, plans were drawn up to develop facilities such as local restaurants, nature camping sites, a playground for children, and platforms from which to view the falls, and also to improve the road conditions, fix signs along the road from Jagdalpur to the falls, and generally beautify the site.

Environmental conditions in the vicinity of the falls are in a largely preserved state but need attention as ecotourism develops.