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Telhar Falls
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Telhar Falls
Location Kaimur, Bihar, India
Type Cataract, segmented
Number of drops1

Telhar is the name of a waterfall located in the Kaimur district of Bihar, India. The fall is located close to the origins of Durgavati River. It is only a few kilometres from the Durgavati reservoir project. [1]

The water coming out from Telhar Kund remains cool in every season, every month. Amidst the area and Forests of kaimur hills are situated beautiful Telhar Kund Waterfall, Tutla Bhavani Waterfall, Kashish Water Fall, Manjhar Kund and greenery that becomes more vibrant during rainy days. [2]

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References

  1. "Waterfalls in Bihar". 19 March 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "Telhar Kund Bihar » Prepare For Exams". 20 November 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2022.