| Barehipani Falls | |
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 Barehipani Falls | |
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| Location | Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India, Asia |
| Coordinates | 21Ā°56ā²01ā³N 86Ā°22ā²49ā³Eļ»æ / ļ»æ21.933576Ā°N 86.380343Ā°E |
| 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[edit | edit source]
The waterfall is situated at 21.932759N 86.380145E on the Budhabalanga River flowing over Meghasuni mountain of the Eastern Ghats.[3][4] 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[edit | edit source]
The Barehipani Falls has a total height of 399 metres (1,309 ft). It is a tiered waterfall with two drops. it is the second highest water fall in India and the highest water fall in Odisha. The tallest single drop is 259 metres (850 ft).[5]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ā 1.0 1.1 "Barehipani Falls". india9. Archived from the original on 29 June 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- ā "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Archived from the original on 1 September 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
- ā "Barehipani & Joranda Falls". Only Travel Guide. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- ā Negi, S.S. (1993). Forest geology and soils. Periodical Expert Book Agency. p. 86. ISBN 9788185901015. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ā "Barehipani Falls". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 22 June 2010.