Purandhara waterfall explained

Purandhara waterfall
Map:Nepal
Relief:2
Coordinates:28.197°N 82.0188°W
Location:dang district, Nepal
Height:45 m
Watercourse:Babai River

Purandhara waterfall (Nepali:पुरन्धारा झरना) is located in Babai Rural Municipality of Dang district near to Surkhet about 12 km south of Hapure.[1] The waterfall has a height of 45 m and its water is drained to the Babai River.[2] [3] According to the legend, there is a Jata of Shiva from which the water is flowing out. [4]

Although the waterfall is one of the main touristic attraction of Dang district,[5] insufficient conservation works is reported.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Nepal District Profile: A Districtwise Socio-economic Profile Along with a Comprehensive National Profile. 646. National Research Associates. 1999.
  2. Web site: National Briefs. The Himalayan Times. 2020-12-23. 2010-02-01.
  3. Book: Altitude Geography: Effects of Altitude on the Geography of Nepal. 95. Rāmakumāra Pān̐ḍe. Center for Altitude Geography. 1987.
  4. Web site: फाल्गुन २०६९. Bishwombhar . Lamsal. पुरन्धारा झरना. Tulsipur Online. 2020-12-23. 2013-03-03.
  5. Web site: पुरन्धारा झरना. Farakkon. 2020-12-23.
  6. Web site: हेर्न नछुट्याउने एउटा पर्यटकिय स्थल 'पुरन्धारा छहरा'. 2020-12-23.