Purandhara waterfall
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| Purandhara waterfall | |
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  Location of the Waterfall | |
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| Location | dang district, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 28°11′49″N 82°01′08″E / 28.197°N 82.0188°E |
| Total height | 45 m |
| Watercourse | Babai River |
Purandhara waterfall (Nepali:पुरन्धारा झरना) is located in Babai Rural Municipality of Dang district near to Surkhet about 8 km west south of Hapure.[1] The waterfall has a height of 45 m and its water is drained to the Babai River.[2][3] According to the legend, there is a Jata of Shiva from which the water is flowing out. [4]
Although the waterfall is one of the main touristic attraction of Dang district,[5] insufficient conservation works is reported.[6]
