Barehipani Falls is a two-tiered waterfall located in Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha.[1] It is one of the highest waterfalls in India.[2]
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Location | Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India, Asia |
Coordinates | 21°56′01″N 86°22′49″E / 21.933576°N 86.380343°E |
Type | Tiered |
Total height | 399 metres (1,309 ft) |
Number of drops | 2 |
Watercourse | Budhabalanga River |
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 120 km from the town of Jashipur.
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]