Barehipani Falls

Barehipani Falls
Barehipani Falls
Location Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India, Asia
Type Tiered
Total height 399 metres (1,309 ft)
Number of drops 2
Watercourse Budhabalanga River

Barehipani Falls is a two tiered waterfall located in Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha.[1] It is one of the highest waterfalls in India.[2]

Location

The waterfall is situated at 21.932759N 86.380145E on the Budhabalanga River flowing over Meghasuni mountain.[3] The nearest railway station is at Baripada. The Joranda Falls is located nearby.[1] It is 120 km from the town of Jashipur.

The falls

The Barehipani Falls has a total height of 399 metres (1,309 ft). It is a tiered waterfall with two drops. The tallest single drop is 259 metres (850 ft).[4]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Barehipani Falls". india9. Archived from the original on 29 June 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  2. ↑ "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Archived from the original on 2009-09-01. Retrieved 2010-06-20.
  3. ↑ "Barehipani & Joranda Falls". Only Travel Guide. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  4. ↑ "Barehipani Falls". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 2010-06-22.

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