Waterfall in India, Asia
Barehipani Falls | |
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Barehipani Falls | |
Location | Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India, Asia |
Coordinates | 21°56′01″N 86°22′49″E / 21.933576°N 86.380343°E / 21.933576; 86.380343 |
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. It is the second highest waterfalls in India.
Location
The waterfall is situated at 21.932759N 86.380145E on the Budhabalanga River flowing over Meghasuni mountain of the Eastern Ghats. The nearest railway station is at Baripada. The Joranda Falls is located nearby. It is 120 km from the town of Jashipur.
The falls
The Barehipani Falls has a total height of 399 metres (1,309 ft), according to different estimates. It is a tiered waterfall with two drops. it is the second highest waterfall in India and the highest in Odisha. The tallest single drop is 259 metres (850 ft).
See also
References
- ^ "Barehipani Falls". india9. Archived from the original on 29 June 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- "Showing all Waterfalls in India". World Waterfalls Database. Archived from the original on 1 September 2009. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
- "Barehipani & Joranda Falls". Only Travel Guide. Archived from the original on 13 May 2010. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
- Negi, S.S. (1993). Forest geology and soils. Periodical Expert Book Agency. p. 86. ISBN 9788185901015. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
- ":: Similipal Tiger Reserve".
- "Barehipani Falls". World Waterfall Database. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
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