Phurlijharan

Phurlijharan (/pʰurɵlid͡ʒʱɵrɵɳɵ/) is a perennial waterfall in Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.[1][2][3][4][5] The falls are 16 m high and are known for their multicolored rainbow created on the scattered water because of the reflection of sunlight.[6] It is a tourist attraction for picnics. The falls are close to the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary.[7]

Phurlijharan
ଫୁରଲିଝରଣ
Phurlijharan waterfall
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LocationBhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Odisha, India
Coordinates19°46′53″N 83°06′40″E / 19.7815046°N 83.1110626°E / 19.7815046; 83.1110626 (Phurlijharan)
TypeWaterfall
Total height15 m (49 ft) (at center)
Number of drops1
WatercourseSagada river

Tourism

Phurlijharan is 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Bhawanipatna on state highway 44. Odisha State Road Transport Corporation and private buses connect it with Bhawanipatna and other nearby cities.[8][9]

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