Awhum Waterfall

The Awhum Waterfall is located at Amaugwe village of Awhum town in Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria.[1] The Awhum Waterfall is formed out of a massive outcrop of granite rock with water flow at the top forming a stream. Some part of the waterfall is usually warm through the seasons. The Awhum waterfall is 30 metres high[2] and is located near the Awhum Monastery.[2]

Awhum Waterfall
Awhum falls
Awhum falls, Enugu State, Nigeria
Awhum Waterfall is located in Nigeria
Awhum Waterfall
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates6.5293°N 7.4111°E / 6.5293; 7.4111

The water is said to be curative (have healing power) and capable of dispelling evil forces if and wherever it is sprinkled. It takes about 45 minutes walk from the parking spot to the fall. The site is particularly good for religious tourism.[3]

The Awhum Waterfall is also a popular tourist location in Nigeria.[4]

History

Since the cave has been around for a very long time, its origins are unknown. During the Nigerian Civil War, the people sought safety inside the cave because bombs could not demolish it. Traditionalists administered the location before to the monks' arrival in 1975.

People in charge

The Our Lady of Mount Calvary Monastery, a nearby Catholic organization, manages the water cave even though it is owned by the Awhum village.

Visitors to the cave and waterfall (apart from locals) must pay a charge before being permitted entry.

Visitors to the cave can rent lodgings inside the monastery for N2,000 per night. According to a security officer, holidays like Christmas and Easter typically see more people visiting the monastery.

See also

References
  1. "10 Top Waterfalls in Nigeria – Their Location and History". Nigerian Bulletin - Nigeria News Updates. Retrieved 2016-12-14.
  2. "Destination... Awhum Waterfall and Cave". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2017-05-13. Retrieved 2023-05-18.
  3. Nigeria, Guardian (2017-05-13). "Destination... Awhum Waterfall and Cave". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  4. "21 places every tourist must visit in Nigeria - TheCable Lifestyle". TheCable Lifestyle. 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2016-12-14.


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