Barehipani Falls

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

Coordinates21°56′01″N 86°22′49″E
TypeTiered
Total height399 metres (1,309 ft)
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Barehipani Falls
Barehipani Falls
Barehipani Falls is located in Odisha
Barehipani Falls
LocationMayurbhanj district, Odisha, India, Asia
Coordinates21°56′01″N 86°22′49″E
TypeTiered
Total height399 metres (1,309 ft)
Number of drops2
WatercourseBudhabalanga River
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Location

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 45 km from the town of Jashipur.

The falls

The Barehipani Falls has a total height of 399 metres (1,309 ft),[5] 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).[6]

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