The state of Odisha has declared large land area as protected forest and host variety of plants , mangrove trees, beaches and home to some of the tallest waterfalls. Here is the list of highest and most beautiful waterfalls of Odisha state.
* Khandadhar Falls, Sundagarh – 801 ft (244 m)Khandadhar Falls is located in Sundergarh district and Pauri Bhuiya tribals lives around Khandadhar. The Khandadhar Falls of Sundagarh is the tallest falls in Odisha with total height of 801 ft (244 m).
* Barehipani Falls, Mayurbhanj – 712 ft (217 m)Barehipani Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in India, located inside the famous Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district. The two tiered waterfall has a total height of 217 m and second tallest waterfall of Odisha.
* Duduma Waterfalls, Koraput – 574 ft (175 m)Duduma Waterfalls formed by the Machkund river that flows between Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The fall is one of the best tourist spots in Odisha, about 92 km from Koraput.
* Khandadhar Falls, Kendujhar – 500 ft (150 m)Khandadhar Falls is another famous waterfalls of Odisha with the same name but located in Kendujhar district in the midst of a dense forest.
* Joranda Falls, Mayurbhanj – 492 ft (150 m)Joranda Falls is located inside the core area of Simlipal National Park, close to tallest Barehipani Falls with an total height of 150 metres.