Gandahati waterfall

Gandahati waterfall is located on the Mahendratanaya River in the Gajapati District, in Southern Odisha, India. Gandahati waterfall is about 30 km from Paralakhemundi. The nearest railway station is Paralakhemundi and Palasa is 44 km from Parlakhemundi.

Gandahati Waterfall
Gandahati waterfall is located in Odisha
Gandahati waterfall
LocationGajapati district, Odisha, India
Coordinates18.889276°N 84.270147°E / 18.889276; 84.270147
Elevation180.5 m (592 ft)[1]
Total height20 m (66 ft)
Number of drops1
WatercourseMahendratanaya[2]

Gandahati waterfall is a tourist place of Gajapati District of Odisha, which has been attracting a large number of visitors during winter. This waterfall is 153 km far from Berhampur and 30km far from Paralakhemundi.[3] This place can be reached via road or by train. The nearest railway stations are Palasa and Paralakhemundi.[4] The way to the falls is covered with dense forest. You need to cross small villages on the way to the falls. After going 7 km form Paralakhemundi, you find a huge University campus which is called Centurion University. It is for engineering and allied sectors. Those who visit through this area can also gave a glance at this campus.

Santoshi Maa temple near Gandahati waterfalls

This waterfall is famous for the glittering water fall that has a consistent water flow throughout the year. Its scenic beauty amidst forest cover has attracting visitors from all the nearby areas. One Hindu Goddess Santoshi Maa temple lies to the left of the waterfall.

A wooden bridge is over the stream to cross the path. Additionally, there is a wooden fence that runs from the turning point where we enter the waterfall area to the steps that lead to the waterfall itself. A piece of garden is maintained for the amusement of the visitors with small benches and other swing and see-saw kind of things for children to play.

The stream is not so deep either, so that everyone despite their age can easily get into the water and play there. Huge rocks are one another viewpoint in this place where people can sit and enjoy the fall and take photographs.

References
  1. "waterfalls - India". Gajapati District, Government of Odisha. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2020. The waterfall area is 1212.40 ha, Height 20m, Longitude 840o-16'-23"N, Latitude 180o-53'-42"E. Altitude 609.9 Ft or 180.5m.
  2. Express News Service, Express News Service (30 December 2018). "Renovation on for Titli hit Gandahati waterfall". The New Indian Express (in Odia). The New Indian Express. Express News Service. Retrieved 26 July 2020. Originating in Mahendragiri hills, river Mahendratanya flows down and falls from the hill to 100 ft at Gandahati, situated nearly 30 km from here.
  3. "Gandahati Waterfall". Eodishatourism.com.
  4. "Gandahati Waterfall - Paralakhemundi". Odishaat.com. Retrieved 15 January 2018.


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