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Badaghagra
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
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.
Duduma
Known as Matsya Tirtha, Duduma is famous for its waterfall
(157.5 metres), as well as for the Machhakund Hydro-Electric
Project.
Harishankar
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
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.
Joranda
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.
Khandadhar
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 to be missed.
Khanduala
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
A beautiful waterfall and picnic spot situated 111 km from
Rourkela is another of Orissa's lovely offerings to visitors. Nrusimhanath
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
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.
Pradhanpat
The Pradhanpat hill, with its picturesque waterfall, offers a
rare scenic beauty. These falls are close to Deogarh, and are
around 100 km from Sambalpur.
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.
Sanaghagra
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
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