Phurlijharan
Waterfall in Odisha, India
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Phurlijharan (/pʰurɵlid͡ʒʱɵrɵɳɵ/) is a perennial waterfall in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.[1][2][3][4][5] The falls on the Sagada river are 16 m high and known for the colored rainbows that the reflections of sunlight create here.[6] It is a tourist attraction that is close to the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary.[7]
| Phurlijharan | |
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| ଫୁରଲିଝରଣ | |
Phurlijharan waterfall | |
 Interactive map of Phurlijharan | |
| Location | Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Odisha, India |
| Coordinates | 19.7815046°N 83.1110626°E |
| Type | Waterfall |
| Total height | 15 m (49 ft) (at center) |
| Number of drops | 1 |
| Watercourse | Sagada river |
Tourism
Phurlijharan is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Bhawanipatna on state highway 44. Odisha State Road Transport Corporation and private buses connect it with Bhawanipatna and other nearby cities.[8][9]
Gallery
Entrance to the waterfall
Road to Phurlijharan
