Khandadhar Falls, Bonaigarh, Odisha

Khandadhar Falls, Bonaigarh, Odisha

Khandadhar Falls is a waterfall located in Nandapani Village near Bonaigarh Town in Sundargarh District in the Indian state of Odisha. The waterfall looks like a sword from a distance. Hence, it is named as Khanda (sword) Dhara (waterfall). It is the 12^th highest waterfall in India and 2^nd highest waterfall in Odisha.

Legends

As per legend, the Sundargarh branch of the Pauri Bhuiya tribal community was once possessed by a goddess named Kankala Devi, who consumed trees, soil, and everything else. In despair, the Pauri Bhuiya placed her on a rock, which she ate through as well. Thus, creating a deep hole from which poured out the Khandadhara (split-rock waterfall). So, they had water. Then a couple from the community went to visit relatives at the eastern end of the Khandadhar mountain range. Their prospective hosts were away but a pile of grains had been left outdoors and amazingly, not even the birds were eating it. Inside the heap, the couple discovered a small goddess, Kanta Kumari, protector of the region’s prosperity. They stole her and brought her back to Sundargarh, and so her bounty became theirs.

The Waterfall

This falls is a horsetail type waterfall, created by a perennial stream called Korapani Nala. It plunges from a height of 244 metres (801 ft) in a single drop. It is situated amidst dense forest. The falls can be reached after trekking of about 2 Kms. The best time to visit this waterfall is during post monsoon.

Connectivity

The falls is located at about 20 Kms from Bonaigarh, 20 Kms from Bonaigarh Bus Stand, 81 Kms from Rourkela Junction Railway Station, 85 Kms from Rourkela Airport, 86 Kms from Rourkela, 90 Kms from Kendujhar, 132 Kms from Talcher and 259 Kms from Bhubaneswar Airport. The falls is situated at about 20 Kms to the south east of Bonaigarh on Rourkela to Kendujhar route via Bonaigarh.

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Bada Ghagara Waterfall, Kendujhar, Odisha

Bada Ghagara Waterfall, Kendujhar, Odisha

Bada Ghagara Waterfall is a waterfall located in outskirts of Kendujhar Town in Kendujhar District in the Indian state of Odisha. This waterfall is a perennial waterfall situated on a small river named Machha Kandana. It plunges from a height of about 60 metres (200 ft) in a single drop. It is situated amidst in a lush green forest environment. A dam has been constructed on the downstream side and is the major source of water supply to the Kendujhar Town. It is situated at about 5 Kms on the downstream of Sanaghagara Waterfall.

Connectivity

The falls is located at about 7 Kms from Kendujhar, 10 Kms from Kendujhar Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Kendujhar Railway Station, 9 Kms from Suakati, 122 Kms from Talcher and 220 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Airport. The falls is situated on Kendujhar to Suakati route.

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Sana Ghagara Waterfall, Kendujhar, Odisha

Sana Ghagara Waterfall, Kendujhar, Odisha

Sana Ghagara Waterfall is a waterfall located in outskirts of Kendujhar Town in Kendujhar District in the Indian state of Odisha. Sana Ghagara means small waterfall in Odia language. This waterfall is a perennial waterfall situated on a small river named Machha Kandana. It plunges from a height of about 30.5 metres (100 ft) in two drops. It is situated at about 5 Kms on the upstream of Bada Ghagara Waterfall.

There are children park, rose garden, flower garden and an artificial lake with boating facilities maintained and managed by Sana Ghagara Development Society. The place spreads over an area of about 488 Ha. It is a hilly tract with mixed deciduous type of forest vegetation. It is located at an average elevation of 1950 ft. above mean sea level and experiences a comparative cool summer and cold winter.

Connectivity

The falls is located at about 4 Kms from Kendujhar, 6 Kms from Kendujhar Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Kendujhar Railway Station, 14 Kms from Suakati, 116 Kms from Talcher and 214 Kms from Bhubaneshwar Airport. The falls is situated on Kendujhar to Suakati route.

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Chuliya Falls, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan

Chuliya Falls, Rawatbhata, Rajasthan

Chuliya Falls is a series of waterfalls located in Rawatbhata Town in the Chittorgarh District in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is situated on Chambal River at about 2.5 Kms from Rana Pratap Sagar Dam. The landscape surrounding the waterfalls has a series of huge potholes in the shape of Chudiyan (bangles). These pothole were created by the Chambal river on small faults and joints in the Kaimur sandstone. Hence, the waterfall came to be called as Chudiyan waterfall and later got corrupted to Chuliya Falls.

Connectivity

The falls is located at about 5 Kms from Rawatbhata, 7 Kms from Charbhuja Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Bhainsrorgarh, 57 Kms from Kota, 60 Kms from Kota Railway Station, 243 Kms from Udaipur, 292 Kms from Jaipur Airport and 300 Kms from Jaipur. The falls is situated on Kota to Bhainsrorgarh route.

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Alewa Falls, Alwar, Rajasthan

Alewa Falls, Alwar, Rajasthan

Alewa Falls is a waterfall located in the Alwar District in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is a cascade style natural waterfall. It is one of the lesser known waterfall in Rajasthan. It is a popular picnic sport and people can enjoy bathing in the pool and the streams.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 11 Kms from Rajgarh, 12 Kms from Rajgarh Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Rajgarh Railway Station, 34 Kms from Sikandra, 37 Kms from Mahwa, 41 Kms from Tehla, 50 Kms from Alwar, 113 Kms from Jaipur and 116 Kms from Jaipur Airport. The temple is situated at about 11 Kms from Rajgarh on Tehla to Mahwa route.

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Pochera Falls, Boath, Telangana

Pochera Falls, Boath, Telangana

Pochera Falls is a waterfall located near Boath Town in Adilabad District in the Indian state of Telangana. The waterfall is classified as plunge waterfall and fall from a height of about 20 metres. It is situated amidst dense forest. The source of the waterfalls is small streams from the Godavari River that break away as they flow over the Sahyadri Mountain Range.

The bed, which is entirely made from the purest form of granite is much deeper and has the capacity to hold a very huge quantity of water. The location is very secluded and surrounded by picturesque locations and scenic environment. The surroundings of the falls are maintained well along with a park by Tourism department. Motorable road is available till the falls. The best time to visit this waterfall is during post monsoon.

Connectivity

The falls is located at about 7 Kms from Lokhampur, 8 Kms from Boath Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Boath, 38 Kms from Nirmal, 50 Kms from Adilabad, 53 Kms from Adilabad Railway Station and 239 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The falls is situated at about 7 Kms to the west of Lokhampur on Adilabad to Nirmal route.

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Paarakaphi Waterfall, Mankapur, Telangana

Paarakaphi Waterfall, Mankapur, Telangana

Paarakaphi Waterfall is a waterfall located in Mankapur Village near Utnoor Town in Adilabad District in the Indian state of Telangana. This waterfall is situated inside a dense forest. One need to trek of about 4 Kms to reach this waterfall. The best time to visit this waterfall is during post monsoon.

Connectivity

The falls is located at about 12 Kms from Hasnapur, 13 Kms from Narnoor, 22 Kms from Utnoor, 22 Kms from Utnoor Bus Stand, 55 Kms from Asifabad, 66 Kms from Adilabad, 69 Kms from Adilabad Railway Station and 255 Kms from Nagpur Airport. The falls is situated at about 12 Kms to the north east of Hasnapur on Adilabad to Asifabad route.

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