We all know that Odisha is the home of Natural Beauty.There are so many waterfalls in Odisha. Some of the
major waterfalls in Odisha
are : Barehipani, Khandadhar, Bhimkund, Badaghagara, Jorandha, Gudguda
etc. See the complete article to get the complete information about the
waterfalls in Odisha and the brief information about each waterfall in
Odisha. Here we go.
Barehipani
Odisha’s pride among all the reserved forests, Similipal Tiger
Reserve, has got this stepped waterfall which descends from the
Meghasani hills in Mayurbhanj district. It is the
highest waterfall
of the state coming down from a height of 400 metres. Barehipani’s
beauty from the viewpoint on the other side of the hill is a thing to
remember. As the birds in the forest become quiet at dusk, the sound of
the waterfall become very prominent. The waterfall looks breathtaking in
full moon.
Jorandha
The Joranda Falls or Joranda Waterfall is located in the core area of
Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It is the 19th
highest waterfall in India. The height of the Joranda waterfall is
about 150 metres or 490ft. The water plunges over a lofty cliff in a
single drop, spreading out slightly as it falls.
Devkund
Devkund or Deokund is one of the best creature of Nature, you can also call it as the home of natural beauty. The word “
Devkund” is known as the
bathtub of Gods and Goddesses.
The waterfall “Devkund” is about 50kms far from Baripada and about
85kms from Balasore Town. As it is one of the best waterfall in Odisha,
so this place comes under one of the famous tourist place in Odisha.
Khandadhar
This beautiful waterfall in the mineral-rich forests of Sundargarh
district descends from a height of 225metres and is the second highest
waterfall in the state.The magnificent view of the cascading waters also
makes for a good picnic spot and the entire area is a treasure trove of
rare medicinal plants. The place is 114km from the steel township of
Rourkela.
Badaghagara
Badaghagara is one of the major Waterfall in Odisha. Badaghagara is
located at a distance of 9 km from the district headquarters (Kendujhar)
of Kendujhar district. Being a perennial source of water, a dam has
constructed on the downstream side. It is situated at a distance of 3
kilometers on the downstream of Sanaghagara Waterfall. The Badaghagra
waterfalls (about 60 metres) situated around 10 km from Keonjhar is
amongst the most popular picnic sites in the region.
Sanaghagara
Sanaghagara Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfall and also
one of the best tourist place in Kendujhar District of Odisha. The
waterfall is located at a distance of 6 km from the district
headquarters (Kendujhar) of Kendujhar district. It is situated at a
distance of 3 kilometers on the upstream of Badaghagara Waterfall. It is
a perennial waterfall.
Nrusimhanath
The sacred hills of Gandhamardan in Bargarh district enshrines the
temple of Nrusimhanath. Waterfalls like Bhimadhar, Gadadhar, Guptadhar
and Chaladhar are beautiful locations.Besides the falls, tourists also
love to see ancient archaeological remains present in the area. The spot
is 20km from Nuapada.
Harishankar
On the southern side of Gandhamardan hills, Harishankar shines with a
series of beautiful waterfalls cascading on the hill slopes and the
last one provides a water slide to the amusement of bathers. An added
advantage to the two places of Nrusimhanath and Harishankar is the 16km
trekking route by which travellers can go from Harishankar to
Nrusimhanath and vice-versa and the journey ensures meeting many rare,
endangered and precious medicinal plants. Even historians say that
influence of Buddhism was also seen in the archaeological works in the
entire area. According to Chinese scholar Hiuen Tsang, the belt might be
the seat of a Buddhist university called Polo-mo-lo-ki-li.
Phurli Jharan
The 16metre high waterfall is only 15km from Bhawanipatna in
Kalahandi district. The rainbows created by sun rays playing with the
water spray creates a special charm.
Pradhanpat
This beautiful fall is part of Pradhanpat hill, which offers a scenic
view and the water comes with several steps from the top creating
several natural swimming pools on the hill itself. Close to the Deogarh
town, the place is 96km from Sambalpur on NH-6. This waterfall had the
first hydro-electric power unit in the state. This region was previously
under the princely state of Bamanda.
Duduma
The southern-most district of the state,
Malkangiri, has got this beautiful waterfall besides several beautiful
lakes spread across the region. The fall is situated 70km from Jeypore
town. Duduma waterfall descends from a height of 155metres and feeds
water to Machhakunda Dam. Apart from the waterfalls listed in tourism
packages, Gandahati in Gajapati district and Khandadhar, Gundichaghai
and Handibhanga in Keonjhar district also draw large crowds.
Gudguda
This is one of the small but beautiful 3 step waterfall of Sambalpur
district, Odisha. It sprinkles out from the Gudguda mountain, as told by
the locals .
Putudi
Located 15 km from Phulbani, the natural beauty of the Putudi fall on
the river Bada Saluki, with dense forests and hills on either side have
entranced visitors over the ages
Koilighugar
The Koilighugar Waterfall, around 200 ft in height, is in the
Lakhanpur, near the village Kushmelbahal. The waterfall is in a rivulet
named
Ahiraj which originates from the ‘Chhuikhanch’ forest.
After the fall the rivulet flows west wards to merge into the Mahanadi
river. It is a picturesque beauty spot with its sylvan back drop.
Chatikona
Chatikona is a small village of Rayagada district in the state of
Odisha, India. It is one of the identified Tourist Centres and the
village is surrounded by the famous Niyamgiri hills in its three
directions.The temple of Lord Shiva(Pataleswar) with a beautiful water
fall beside, is a picnic spot and a place of tourist attraction of
Rayagada district.
Deojhar
Deojhar waterfalla,around 130kms from Cuttack, in Narasinghpur Block
of Cuttack District is famous for its natural beauty and Picnic. One
cave named as Badedidhar is just at the top of the waterfall.
Gandahati
Gandahati is more about 30 km far from Paralakhemundi and which
belongs to in Gajapati district of Odisha. The place is famous for the
glittering water fall, which is famous water fall in Odisha and this
this enclosed by dense green forest. You will find so many wild animals
like elephant and these elephants are coming from upper side of the hill
to this waterfall to bath/drink water. One beauty-full hindu temple is
present near to this water fall. It can be reached both by rail &
road. The nearest railway station Palasa is 44 kms away from
Paralakhemundi. All the trains connecting Howrah with the southern part
pass through Palasa and have a halt here. JITM campus is 7 kms away from
Paralakhemundi.
