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Phurlijharan Waterfall

Waterfall in the Kalahandi region, often visited for its green setting and post-monsoon flow.
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Photo: Debasish Rout · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

The forest opens around a cascade that rewards a slower journey into Kalahandi.

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02 — About

About Phurlijharan Waterfall

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We’re still writing about Phurlijharan Waterfall: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Post-monsoon / winter
Time of day
Morning
Crowds
Medium

Time and effort

Easy–Moderate

Time needed
1–2 hours
Trek duration
1–2 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
Local charges may vary
Parking
Parking near approach, conditions vary

On the ground

Local food
Kalahandi-style local meals, mandia preparations
Access
Check official tourism/forest/ASI/temple or local authority information before travel; fees, hours and access can change.
Families
Varies by site
Facilities
Facilities vary by site; carry drinking water and verify toilets, food and first-aid availability.
Mobile network
Coverage varies, especially in forest, gorge and highland areas; download offline maps and confirm locally.

Stay safe

Avoid water entry during high flow and after heavy rain

Where it is

Kalahandi, Odisha

Near Bhawanipatna

19.78° N 83.11° E