Sanaghagara Waterfall is a beautiful waterfall of the Kendujhar district in the Indian state of Odisha. Sanaghagara Waterfall is one of the enchanting destinations in Odisha, after Chilka Lake and Satapada. The deep forests of Eastern Ghats Mountain Range in India surrounding the waterfall add more beauty to the waterfall. The splashing sound of the waterfall is miraculous and it leaves every visitor enthralled. There are refreshment stalls near the waterfall where visitors can enjoy lip smacking snacks in the evening while viewing the captivating waterfalls. The place deserves a must visit from escapade freaks and nature lovers.
Location of Sanaghagara Waterfall
Sanaghagara Waterfall is located at a distance of 6 km from the district headquarters Kendujhar of Kendujhar district.
Geography of Sanaghagara Waterfall
Sanaghagara Waterfall has the rocky soil formation and it is situated at a distance of 3 kilometres on the upstream of Badaghagara Waterfall. Badaghagara Falls is located at a distance of 9 km from the district headquarters Kendujhar of Kendujhar district of tribal belt of Odisha. Being a perennial source of water, a dam has been constructed on the downstream side. It is situated at a distance of 3 kilometres on the downstream of this waterfall.
Type of Waterfall
Sanaghagara Waterfall is a perennial waterfall. The Machha Kandana, a small river, plunges from a height of 30.5 metres (100 ft) in two drops.
Tourism in Sanaghagara Waterfall
Sanaghagara Waterfall is a small (100 ft. high) and beautiful waterfall, suitable for the day"s outing or having a weekend trip.
Landform of Sanaghagara Waterfall
The area of Sanaghagara Waterfall is spread over 488 hectares of land. In a hilly tract near Sanaghagara Waterfall, it has the characteristic mixed deciduous and miscellaneous type of forest vegetation. Sanaghagara waterfall along with the perennial stream adds to the natural beauty of this forest tract and attracts large number of national and international tourists throughout the year. Sanaghagara Waterfall is an extremely undulating terrain with hills, pediments and a "V" shaped narrow valley. The hills and pediments are very steep and the rock formation is of Doleritic and Granitic origin, which is normal in Eastern Ghats Mountain Range in India.
Visiting Information
Sanaghagara Waterfall can be visited at any time of the year, but it adds a beauty in rainy season and late monsoon times. Sanaghagara Waterfall is accessible by trains that are bounding to Chennai.
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