WELCOME TO KHANDADHAR
Experience The Love and Care of Nature...
The Khandadhar Water fall” of Bonai Forest Division of Sundargarh District is believed to be the second highest water fall after the Barehipani water fall of Similipal, Nevertheless this is the 12th largest water fall in our country and is categorized as a horse-tail water fall. This perennial water fall is one of the most striking gifts of nature and a jewel in the tourist circuit of the Sundargarh region. The fall is located amidst the lush greenery of Bonai Forest Division. The Korapani Nala, a small stream, plunges from a height of 244 metres (801 ft.) forms the water fall.
The Khandadhar Waterfall is truly a delight to watch. The beauty of the Khandadhar multiplies during the monsoon months when the water from the Korapani Nala, a rivulet, overflows and it drops down as a cascade. The sparkling waters of the fall come gushing down creating an incredibly enchanting sight. The most captivating sight is the rainbow which is formed at the base of the waterfall, and the rainbow appears to dance as the waterfall oscillates. It is the perfect picnic spot and one of the important ecotourism destinations of Odisha.
Khandadhar At A Glance
Khandadhar forest is a biodiversity hot spot and is the home to at least 600 species of plants including many of medicinal importance. The dense forest of Khandadhar not only supports several rare, endangered, threatened and endemic flora and fauna, but also treated as a hidden treasure of many lower groups of plants like bryophytes and lichens.
Animals like Jackle, Sambar, Barking deer, Wild boar, Sloth bear and a variety of birds viz. Babblers, Oriole, Bulbul, Sikra, Cuckoo etc are found. A variety of butterflies can also be seen in the area in and around the fall. Interesting species like Limbless Lizard (Sepsophis) is also know from the area.
Khandadhar Forest
Khandadhar forest is a biodiversity hot spot and is the home to at least 600 species of plants including many of medicinal importance.
Khandadhar Nature Camp
Khandadhar Nature Camp with 10 luxurious AC cottages - 6 (Nature Camp Cottages) on a hillock facing towards the Khandadhar waterfall and 4 (Eco-Cottage) inside the Eco Park.
Adventure Sports
Visitors can enjoy Adventure Sports at Khandadhar Nature Camp. Trained guides will accompany the visitors.
Hike to Khandadhar
For positive impact of body and mind, to feel refresh, happiness and energetic, exposure to Khandadhar waterfall around 1 Km from the bottom to the Reservoir surrounded by lush greenery also improves mental health.
Picnic at Khandadhar
Khandadhar is one of the perfect and beautiful place for picnic party and visitors can enjoy the natural attractions of the Khandadhar along with Picnic.
Khandadhar Childrens' Park
The childrens' Park within the Khandadhar forest area and beside the waterfall is another attraction where the children can enjoy their part of fun with playing equipments
Let's Visit Khandadhar
Let's Visit the enchanting scene of Khandadhar Waterfall along with the beauty of nature in Khandadhar forest. The charming activities of Wild animals and the sweet chanting of butterflies will remove all your worriedness in life. Birding in the nearby Forest area, cycling through the forest, tribal dance and enjoying some time in children park will be the most interesting activities here which will make your tour memorable.
- By Railway - Nearest railway station is Rourkela, situated approx. 80 km away from the destination.
- By Road the destination is 80 km away from Rourkela, 300 km from Bhubaneswar, 180 km away from Sambalpur, and 150 km away from Jharsuguda(via kuchinda)
- By Air - Veer SurendraSai airport (Jharsuguda) is nearest airport situated about 150 km away from Tensa Nature Camp. Bhubaneswar Airport is situated at a distance of 300 km away.
- Tensa Nature Camp is situated approx. 65Km away from Khandadhar.
- Sarafgarh nature camp (Sundargarh) is about 225 Km away from Khandadhar.
- Debrigarh nature camp (Sambalpur) is about 200 km away from Khandadhar.
- San ghagra Nature camp (Keonjhar) is about 220 km away from Khandadhar.
- Pradhanpat Waterfall (Deogarh) is about 90 km away from Khandadhar.
- Vedvyas Dham, a Tirtha place of religious sanctity, is about 75 km away from Khandadhar Nature Camp.
- Rourkela, a well planned steel city of Odisha, is about 80 km away from Khandadhar.
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