About Badaghagara Waterfall
Badaghagara Waterfall is a 60-metre perennial waterfall on the Machhakandana River in Keonjhar District, Odisha, about 9 km from Keonjhar town. Surrounded by dense forest and hills of the Eastern Ghats, it is one of the major natural attractions of northern Odisha. The waterfall flows throughout the year with peak flow during monsoon and is paired with the nearby Sanaghagara Waterfall, 3 km away.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide cascade falling about 60 metres into a rocky pool surrounded by forested hills. A stepped pathway and viewing platforms lead down to the base. The area includes picnic spots, forested surroundings, and viewpoints for photography and sightseeing. The site is developed for day visits with basic visitor facilities and is often visited together with Sanaghagara Waterfall.
Key highlights
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60-metre perennial cascade on the Machhakandana River
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Forested setting in the Eastern Ghats near Keonjhar
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Stepped access and viewpoints leading to the base of the fall
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Located 3 km from Sanaghagara Waterfall, often visited together
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Popular picnic and nature photography spot
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, about 220 km away; onward journey by road or rail to Keonjhar |
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| By train | Nearest railhead is Keonjhargarh Railway Station, about 10-12 km away, connected to Bhubaneswar and other cities |
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