The Awhum Waterfall is located at Amu-Ugwu village of Awhum town in
Udi Local Government Area,
Enugu State, Nigeria. The Awhum Waterfall is formed out of a massive outcrop of granite rock with water flow at the top forming a stream. Some part of the waterfall is usually warm through the seasons. The Awhum waterfall is 30 metres high
and is located near the
Awhum Monastery
Ohum, (officially spelled Awhum), is a valley town in Enugu State, in southeastern Nigeria.
Geography
The town is located about 24 kilometres from Enugu (Coal City) the state capital. The town is bounded in the north by Okpatu, in the east by N ...
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The water is said to be curative (have healing power) and capable of dispelling evil forces if and wherever it is sprinkled. It takes about 45 minutes walk from the parking spot to the fall. The site is particularly good for religious tourism.
The Awhum Waterfall is also a popular tourist location in
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...
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History
Since the cave has been around for a very long time, its origins are unknown.
During the Nigerian Civil War, the people sought safety inside the cave because bombs could not demolish it. Traditionalists administered the location before to the monks' arrival in 197
People in charge
The Our Lady of Mount Calvary Monastery, a nearby Catholic organization, manages the water cave even though it is owned by the Awhum village.
Visitors to the cave and waterfall (apart from locals) must pay a charge before being permitted entry.
Visitors to the cave can rent lodgings inside the monastery for N2,000 per night.
According to a security officer, holidays like Christmas and Easter typically see more people visiting the monastery
Gallery
File:Statue of Mary at the Cave on the path to Awhum waterfall.jpg
File:Statues inside the cave on the path to Awhum waterfall.jpg
File:Awhum monastery cave and waterfall, Enugu, Nigeria 12.jpg
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File:Awhum-Waterfalls.jpg
See also
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Agbokim Waterfalls
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Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls
Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls (also known as Olumirin waterfalls) is located in Erin-Ijesha. It is a tourist attraction located in Oriade local government area, Osun State, Nigeria. The waterfalls were discovered in 1140 AD by one of the daughters of ...
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List of waterfalls
This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it has an existing article specifically for it on Wikipedia, and it is at least high, or the fa ...
References
Enugu State
Waterfalls of Nigeria
Tourist attractions in Nigeria
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