About Koilighugar Waterfall
Koilighugar Waterfall is a 200-foot (about 61 metre) waterfall located near Koilighugar village in Lakhanpur Block of Jharsuguda District, Odisha. Set within a forested gorge, the falls drop into a rocky pool where a naturally formed Shivalingam is worshipped. Surrounded by dense forest and tribal villages, it is known for its scenic monsoon flow, religious association with sage Koili Rishi, and popularity as a picnic and nature spot near Jharsuguda.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a single-drop waterfall about 200 feet high falling into a rocky plunge pool within a forested valley. The approach is through forest and village roads with a short walk on uneven rocky terrain to the base. At the foot of the falls is a small natural Shivalingam shrine. The surroundings are dense forest and sandstone cliffs with limited development, offering open viewing areas for sightseeing and photography.
Key highlights
- 01
Approximately 200-foot (61 metre) single-drop waterfall in a forested gorge
- 02
Naturally formed Shivalingam worshipped at the base of the falls
- 03
Dense forest setting in Lakhanpur Block, Jharsuguda District
- 04
Strong seasonal flow during monsoon and post-monsoon months
- 05
Popular picnic and nature photography spot near Jharsuguda
- 06
Association with sage Koili Rishi after whom the falls are named
History of Koilighugar Waterfall
The waterfall is traditionally associated with sage Koili Rishi, believed to have meditated near the falls. A naturally formed Shivalingam at the foot of the waterfall has been worshipped for generations, giving the site long-standing religious importance.
Culture & Context
Revered as a sacred site due to the Shivalingam beneath the falls, visited by devotees especially during Maha Shivratri. The area is also significant to local tribal communities and is a well-known cultural picnic destination in western Odisha.
Route
| By air |
|---|