Koilighugar Waterfall
Koilighugar Waterfall is situated near Kushmelbahal village in Lakhanpur block of Jharsuguda district. It is a natural waterfall where Ahiraj rivulet falls from a height of approximately 61 meters over a rocky surface. After the waterfall the rivulet flows towards west and joins with the Mahanadi River system after passing through Chhuikhanch forest.
The waterfall is also a religious place. There is a Shivalingam called Maheswarnath which is submerged in the flowing water and is not visible to the naked eye. Another Shivalingam has been installed outside the waterfall for the devotees to worship. The place is ideal for nature lovers who visit Western Odisha.
Key Information
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Location
Jharsuguda, Jharsuguda -
Type
Shrine/ Spiritual Site/ Waterfall -
Best Time to Visit
October–March -
Ideal Duration
2 hrs -
Timings
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM -
Entry Fee
No entry fee
How to Reach & Map
Seamless connectivity ensuring your arrival is as smooth as the destination itself, alongside its exact geographical positioning.
Air
Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda. Koilighugar is approximately 55 KM from Jharsuguda.