Top 15 Most Marvellous Waterfalls of Odisha
The state of Odisha has declared large land area as protected forest and host variety of plants , mangrove trees, beaches and home to some of the tallest waterfalls. Here is the list of highest and most beautiful waterfalls of Odisha state.
Khandadhar Falls, Sundagarh – 801 ft (244 m)
Khandadhar Falls is located in Sundergarh district and Pauri Bhuiya tribals lives around Khandadhar. The Khandadhar Falls of Sundagarh is the tallest falls in Odisha with total height of 801 ft (244 m).
Barehipani Falls, Mayurbhanj – 712 ft (217 m)
Barehipani Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in India, located inside the famous Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district. The two tiered waterfall has a total height of 217 m and second tallest waterfall of Odisha.
Duduma Waterfalls, Koraput – 574 ft (175 m)
Duduma Waterfalls formed by the Machkund river that flows between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The fall is one of the best tourist spots in Odisha, about 92 km from Koraput.
Khandadhar Falls, Kendujhar – 500 ft (150 m)
Khandadhar Falls is another famous waterfalls of Odisha with the same name but located in Kendujhar district in the midst of a dense forest.
Joranda Falls, Mayurbhanj – 492 ft (150 m)
Joranda Falls is located inside the core area of Simlipal National Park, close to tallest Barehipani Falls with an total height of 150 metres.
Badaghagara Waterfall, Kendujhar – 60 ft (18 m)
Badaghagara Waterfall is a perennial waterfall located in Kendujhar district near by the downstream of Sanaghagara Waterfall.
Sanaghagara Waterfall, Kendujhar – 30 ft (9.1 m)
Sanaghagara Waterfall is another most beautiful falls in Odisha, located close to NH-6 and very popular trekking and camping.
Koilighugar Waterfall, Jharsuguda – 200 ft (61 m)
Koilighugar Waterfall is a picturesque beauty spot, located between Jharsuguda and Raigarh.
Devkund Waterfall, Mayurbhanj
Devkund is a tourist place in Odisha and part of the Simlipal National Park. The naturally created pond is created by the flowing water from an Devkund waterfall.
Phurlijharan Waterfall , Bhawanipatna
Phurlijharan perennial waterfall in Bhawanipatna is located close to the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary and a popular tourist attraction in Kalahandi district.
Deojhar Waterfall, Cuttack
Deojhar waterfall is the most popular waterfall near Cuttack and a beautiful picnic spots.
Nrusinghanath Waterfall, Bargarh
Nrusinghanath waterfall is located near the Gandhamardhan Hill and the place is famous for Nrusinghanath great temple of Odisha.
Gandahati Waterfall, Gajapati
Gandahati waterfall is located in the Gajapati district and ranked as marvelous waterfall of Odisha. The fall attracts large numbers of domestic tourist during the rainy season.
Pradhanpat Waterfalls, Debagarh
Pradhanpat Waterfalls is an amazing tourist spot in Debagarh district of Odisha and a picturesque place for holiday, picnic and photography.
Phurlijharan Falls, Kalahandi
Phurlijharan Falls is located in the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary in Kalahandi district. The wildlife sanctuary is home to many wildlife species of deer and wide variety of birds.
