Badaghagra Falls:-The Badaghagra falls (about
60 metres) situated around 10 km from Keonjhar is amongst the most
popular picnic sites in the region. One look at the beauty and serenity of
the place is enough to understand why visitors
make a beeline for it.
Barehipani & Joranda Falls:-These picturesque falls (Barehipani
- 399 metres and Joranda - 150 metres) situated in
the core area of Simlipal National Park are perfectly complementary to their
surroundings and are a beautiful bonus to the visitors of the sanctuary. PIC
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Duduma
Falls :-Known as Matsya Tirtha, Duduma isfamous for its waterfall
(157.5 metres), as well as forthe Machhakund Hydro-Electric Project.
Harishankar Falls:- On the southern slope of the Gandhamardan
hills, around 81 km from Balangir, stands Harishankar, a place of pilgrimage,
famous for its uncommon scenic charms and the presence of Hari and Shankar,
the dual deities of the Vaishnav and Shaivite sects of Hinduism. A perennial
stream gushes forth onto its granite bed to form cascades at different stages,
the last fall providing a natural water slide to bathers! As a cool resort
in the lap of nature, Harishankar is a
panacea for the heat in the summer.
Hatipathar Falls:- 3 km from Rayagada, the river Nagavali flows
through a deep cut valley, forming two lovely waterfalls
An ideal picnic spot known for its scenic beauty, the place gets its name
from the huge elephant shaped boulders
(in Oriya, Hati means elephant and Pathar means boulder) that litter the landscape.
Kaplidhar Falls:- Situated near Sambalpur. PIC 1
Khandadhar Falls :- One of the prettiest districts on the tourist
circuit is the Sundargarh region. Located amidst its lush forests is Orissa's
most famous waterfall, the Khandadhar fall (about 244 metres). The beauty
of this place makes it a site not
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Khanduala Falls :- The jungles of Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, situated around 32 km from Bhawanipatna, provide the setting for another of Orissa's charming waterfall called Khanduala, so named because of the shrine of the Goddess Khanduala situated on the top of the hill.
Miriglotah Falls:- A beautiful waterfall and picnic spot situated
111 km from Rourkela is another of Orissa's lovely offerings to visitors.
Nrusimhanath Falls:- On the northern slopes of the Gandhamardan
hills is the temple of Nrusimhanath located
165 km from Sambalpur. A murmuring rivulet engirdles the shrine forming various
waterfalls at different stages.
Bhimadhar, Gadadhar, Guptadhar, Pitrudhar, Kapiladhar and Chaladhar are picturesque
waterfalls at Nrusimhanath.
Phurli Jharan Falls:- A perennial waterfall of about 16 metres
high, Phurli Jharan located around 15 km from Bhawanipatna, has a special
charm of its own. The multi-coloured rainbows created by the sun-rays falling
on the scattered water particles of the fall, creates a thrilling and magical
ambience. The evergreen forests around provide ample opportunity for picnickers.
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Pradhanpat Falls:- The Pradhanpat hill, with its picturesque
waterfall, offers a rare scenic beauty. These falls are close to Deogarh,
and arearound 100 km from Sambalpur.PIC
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Putudi Falls:- 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.
Sanaghagra Falls:- The Sanaghagra falls (about 30 metres) situated
around 5 km from Keonjhar is one of the most popular picnic sites in the region.
One look at the beauty and serenity of the place is enough to understand why
visitors make a beeline for this place.
