Barehipani Falls

Barehipani Falls
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Location Mayurbhanj district, Orissa, India
Type Tiered
Total height 399 metres (1,309 ft)
Number of drops 2
Watercourse Budhabalanga River

The Barehipani Falls is located in the core area of Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Orissa.[1] It is the 2nd highest waterfall in India.[2]

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Location

The waterfall is situated on the Budhabalanga River flowing over the Meghasan mountain.[3] The nearest railway station is at Baripada. The Joranda Falls is located nearby.[1]

The falls

The Barehipani Falls has a total height of 399 metres (1,309 ft).It is tiered waterfall with two drops. The tallest single drop is 259 metres (850 ft).[4]

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