Gudahandi Hills and Waterfall is located in the Ampani sanctuary of the Kalahandi district of Odisha and is approximately 86 km from Bhawanipatna and 68 km from Nabrangpur. In the Gudahandi hills are some ancient caves bearing pictographic paintings of remote antiquity. Three small hills, all of curved length, are together known as the Gudahandi hills.
The name Gudahandi, meaning a pot, for molasses, has its origin in the impression its shape conveys. A rivulet named Behera flows past the village. There are remains of a very old dam across this rivulet; local people call it the work of Bhima, the second of the Pandavas. Dokrichanchara Waterfall is located near the Gudahandi waterfall. Gudahandi Hills and Waterfall are one of the best tourist places in the Kalahandi District.
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- These caves are nestled within the Gudahandi hills and hold great archaeological and anthropological significance.
- The rock shelters contain ancient pictographs and petroglyphs, believed to date back to the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods.
- Depict animals, human figures, geometric shapes, hunting scenes, and group dancing—all done in red and black pigments using natural dyes.
- There are no shops or restaurants, so come with water, food, and medicine.
- Mobile network may be weak—download offline maps if needed.
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