Mirchaiya Falls is located 3 km from Garu block of Latehar district. It is situated within the Betla tiger project reserve area. This is formed on the tributary of the North Koel River. It is composed of black granite lava flows which have deposited in the form of a lava dome over which the stream flows. It is located just 50 m on the left of the Garu-Netarhat road. It is one of the safest waterfalls of Jharkhand. Accommodation and fooding is easily available at Garu.