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Top 10 Orissa Hill Stations You Must Visit

Kalyani

August 3, 2018

The state of Orissa bordering the Bay of Bengal is famous for its tribal cultures as well as many ornate Hindu temples. This coastal state has much to offer besides its famed Puri beach and Konark temple.  Not many are aware that Orissa is also dotted with many beautiful hill stations that can be visited as a weekend getaway from the capital city of Bhubaneshwar.

List Of 10 Orissa Hill Stations

1. Daringbadi

Daringbadi is a tranquil and beautiful hill station located at a height of about 900 m above sea level. The winding hill routes of this peaceful place are dotted with coffee and tea plantations. This scenic place enjoys pleasant temperatures throughout the year and hence can be visited all year round.

Distance From Bhubaneshwar: 247 km

Why Visit: Daringbadi landscape is dotted with rivers, waterfalls and beautiful viewpoints. Visitors should visit the Belghar sanctuary where tribal people live in harmony with the wild animals. The pine forest cover and coffee, turmeric and black pepper estates are quite alluring leaving any traveller awestruck.

Best Way To Get There:

By Road – Daringbadi  has good connectivity  by road to Bhubaneshwar. Travel via NH16 and NH 59 via Surada to reach Daringbadi. You can travel from Berhampur via Bhanjanagar, Sorada or Mohana-Bhanjanagar highways.

Average Cab Fare: Rs 5096 – Rs 11130 (round trip)

Alternatively, you can also drive down to Daringbadi from Bhubaneshwar which can be a pleasant journey.

Cost of Driving down to Daringbadi: Rs 2,500 – Rs 3,000 (Round trip)

By Flight – Bhubaneshwar is the nearest airport to Daringbadi located at a distance of 245 km from Daringbadi. Flights like Vistara, Indigo, Air India fly to Bhubaneshwar from cities like Delhi and Mumbai.

Fares: Rs 4,500 – Rs 9, 500 (Delhi – Bhubaneshwar Return)

Train: The nearest railway station to Daringbadi is Ambodala at a distance of 70 km from Daringbadi. You can book tickets in the following trains to reach Daringbadi from Bhubaneshwar.

• Puri- Sainagar Shirdi Weekly Express
• Puri- Ajmer Express
• Puri- Ahmedabad Express
• Puri- Durg Express
• Puri- Surat Weekly SF Express

Things To Do in Daringbadi

• Have picnic at Patudi waterfalls
• Enjoy panoramic views from Hill View Point
• Take a stroll at the tea and coffee plantations
• Explore biodiversity at Belghar Sanctuary
• Soak in the serenity of Rushikulya and Doluri river

Places to Visit in Daringbadi

• Rushikulya river
• Doluri river
• Hill view point
• Patudi waterfalls
• Belghar Sanctuary

Best Hotels in Daringbadi

Hotel Utopia | Hotel Padma | Deers Eco Home

2. Dumuriput

Dumuriput is a small village marked by vast open areas and hillocks. This beautiful place is located between Koraput and Sunabeda along NH 43. A famous Shri Ram temple is situated in this village which houses a kneeling Hanuman statue which is the second tallest statue in Orissa.

Distance From Bhubaneshwar: 493 km

Why Visit: The village of Dumuriput attracts huge crowds during the Ram Navmi festival which is celebrated with great pomp. Also, temperatures are pleasant throughout the year and hence Dumuriput can be visited all year round.

Best Way To Get There:

By Road – Located between Koraput and Sunabeda, Dumuriput can be easily accessed by road. You can travel along the NH 16 route from Bhubaneshwar via Srikakulam to reach Dumuriput.

Average Cab Fare: Rs 12,000 – Rs 15,000 (one way)

Alternatively, you can drive  to Dumuriput which can prove to be less expensive. Also, you can take halts at will at places like Srikakulum to reach Dumuriput.

Cost of Driving down to Dumuriput: Rs 5,000 – Rs 7,000 (Round trip)

Flight: Visakhapatnam is the nearest airport located at a distance of 187 km from Dumuriput. Flights like Indigo and Air India fly from Bhubaneshwar to Visakapatnam.

Fares: Rs 4,500 – Rs 6,000 (Return)

Train: Koraput is the nearest railway station located at distance of 12 km from Dumuriput. Book tickets in the Hirakhand Express to reach Koraput from Bhubaneshwar.

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Things To Do in Dumuriput

• Visit the kneeling Hanuman statues
• Tour the tribal museum at adjoining Korapet
• Enjoy the cascading Rani Duduma waterfalls

Places To Visit in Dumuriput

• Sri Ram Temple
• Tribal Museum, Korapet
• Kolab Dam
• Jagganath Temple, Korapet
• Rani Duduma waterfalls, Koraput

Best Hotels in Dumuriput/ Koraput

Raj Residency | Hotel MM Residency | Hotel Apple Villa

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3. Mahendragiri

Mahendragiri is a place that is abundant in natural beauty and thick forest cover. Situated in the Gajapati district, Mahendragiri is located about 1500 m above sea level. Mahendragiri is popular as an excavation site where many ancient stories in Hindu mythologies of Ramayana and Mahabharata can be retold.

Distance From Bhubaneshwar: 245 km

Why Visit: Navratri festival celebrated in the Gajapati district attracts hoards of tourists from Orissa as well as across India. Mahendragiri which is pleasant throughout the year is also visited for its mythological significance.

Best Way To Get There:

By Road – You can travel from Bhubaneshwar via NH 16 through Ganjam and Brahmapur to reach Mahendragiri.

Average Cab Fare: Rs.4090 – Rs 6,000 (one way till Ganjam)

Alternatively, you can self-drive to reach Ganjam district. Take suitable halts along the way and savour local delicacies along the highway.

Cost of Driving down to Mahendragiri: Rs 2,500 – Rs 3,000 (round trip)

Flight: Bhubaneshwar airport is the  airport  nearest to Mahendragiri located at a distance of 245 km. Flights like Vistara, Indigo, Air India fly to Bhubaneshwar from cities like Delhi and Mumbai.

Fares: Rs 4,500 – Rs 9, 500 (Delhi – Bhubaneshwar Return)

Train: Mandasa road railway station is the nearest railway station located at a distance of 51 km from Mahendragiri. You can take the Bhubaneshwar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bhubaneshwar to reach Palasa, located at a distance of 42 km from Mahendragiri hills. Book tickets in the following trains to reach either Mandasa road or Palasa.

• Konark Express
• Agtl-Bnc Humsafar Express
• Bbs-Vskp SF Express

Things To Do in Mahendragiri

• Experience the Navratri festival
• Visit the varied excavations sites where many ancient stories in Hindu mythologies of Ramayana and Mahabharata come alive
• Get enthralled by the art and architecture of the temples
• Go trekking in the hills

Places to Visit in Mahendragiri

• Lord Shiva temple
• Lord Parshuram temple
• Kunti temple
• Yudhisthira Temple
• Bhima Temple

Best Hotels in Mahendragiri

Swosti Chilika Resort | Hotel Moti | Hotel Ocean Inn

4. Taptapani

This hill station is named after the hot water springs in the area. Taptapani is perched atop a height of 1800 feet above sea level. It is located in the Gajapati district from the town of Mohana which 16 km is about away. The tribal communities and the picturesque landscape of  Taptapani are some of the attractions of Taptapani.

Distance From Bhubaneshwar: 259 km

Why Visit: Taptapani is famous for its natural hot water sulphur springs believed to have medicinal properties.

Best Way To Get There:

By Road – You can travel from Bhubaneshwar via NH 16 through Brahmapur and Narayanpur- Jeeranga-Ramagiri road to reach Taptapani.

Average Cab Fare: Rs.4500 – Rs 6,000 (one way )

Alternatively, self-drive is another option that you can explore.

Cost of Driving down to Taptapani: Rs 2,600 – Rs 3,000 (round trip)

Flight: Bhubaneshwar airport is the nearest airport from Taptapani located at a distance of 256 km. Flights to and from Bhubaneshwar are operated by Air India, Go Air, Indigo and Vistara.

Fares: Rs 4,500 – Rs 9, 500 (Delhi – Bhubaneshwar Return)

Train: Brahmapur is the closest railway station located about 56 km from Taptapani. Book tickets in the following trains to reach Brahmapur.

• Shalimar – Vishakapatnam Superfast Express
• Digha -Vishakapatnam SF Express
• Prasanti Express
• Amaravati Express
• Anga SF Express

Things To Do in Taptapani

• Soak in the hot water springs
• Visit deer park
• Go trekking
• Explore wildlife
• Visit temples
• Explore the tribal villages of Taptapani

Places To Visit in Taptapani

• Chandragiri
• Gopalpur- on -Sea
• Chhatrapur

Best Hotels in Taptapani

Hotel Mayuree | Hotel Anarkali | Hotel Bhubaneshwari Classic

5. Chandragiri

Jiranga or Chandragiri is known  as mini Tibet due to the strong Tibetan cultural  influence. Chandragiri was at one time an abode for Tibetan refugees. Located in the Gajapati district of Orissa, Chandragiri is known for  its Tibetan settlement and for a Buddhist monastery.
Distance From Bhubaneshwar: 255 km

Why Visit: Chandragiri is abundant in natural beauty in the form of cascading waterfalls, green forests, mountains and rivers. A number of horticulture plantations also adorn the place.

Best Way To Get There:

By Road – You can travel from Bhubaneshwar via NH 16 through Brahmapur to reach Chandragiri. Alternatively, you can travel from Bhubaneshwar via Badakera – Cuttack road to reach Chandragiri.

Average Cab Fare: Rs.4500 – Rs 6,000 (one way )

Alternatively, self-drive is another option that you can explore. You can travel from Bhubaneshwar to Brahmapur. Take the road towards Digapahandi, Taptapani. Then travel towards Mohana. Take a left turn at the entrance of the Mohana town and travel another 18 km to reach Chandragiri

Cost of Driving down to Chandragiri: Rs 2,800 – Rs 3,500 (round trip)

Flight: Bhubaneshwar airport is the nearest airport to Chandragiri located at a distance of 255 km. Flights to and from Bhubaneshwar are operated by Air India, Go Air, Indigo and Vistara.

Fares: Rs 4,500 – Rs 9, 500 (Delhi – Bhubaneshwar Return)

Train: Brahmapur is the closest railway station located about 80 km from Chandragiri. Book tickets in the following trains to reach Brahmapur.

• Shalimar – Vishakapatnam Superfast Express
• Digha -Vishakapatnam SF Express
• Prasanti Express
• Amaravati Express
• Anga SF Express

Things to do in Chandragiri

• Get enthralled by the Tibetan monasteries
• Explore the tribal hamlets and Tibetan settlements
• Stroll through the sweet fruit orchards
• Go shopping for shawls and carpets

Places to Visit in Chandragiri

• Padmasambhava Mahavira Monastery
• Tibetan Handicraft Centre
• Tibetan settlement of Jerang

Best Hotels in Chandragiri

Tibetan Bunglow | Hotel City Palace | Hotel Kama’s Inn | Panthanivas Taptapani

6. Olasuni Hill

The Olasuni hill is located amidst Jagpur and Cuttack districts. This tranquil hilly place comes to life  every year during the Magh Ekadasi celebrations. The week-long festivities are marked by  stalls and glittering lights with bhajans being played in the background. A temple dedicated to saint Arakhita Das and a cave are other attractions of the place.

You can travel from Bhubaneshwar via Cuttack and Bajri by the NH 16 route.

Distance from Bhubaneshwar: 86 km

7. Deuli Hills

These amazing hills are nestled in the Khorda district of Orissa. The Deuli hills are famous as an excavation site displaying a splendid Buddhist period. The era of Emperor Ashoka can be depicted through the archaeological structures. The rock cut Buddhist chambers and the Gokarneshwara temple are the major attractions of Deuli hills.

Distance from Bhubaneshwar: 555 km

8. Dhenkanal

Dhenkanal is a hill station having archaeological significance. It has rivers flowing through it and encapsulated by hills. Dhenkanal’s landscape is marked with dense green vegetation and forests. The Kapilash temple, Saptasajya, Naganatheswar temple, Ganesh Khola fort remains are the major attractions of the place.

You can reach Dhenkanal from Bhubaneshwar via Cuttack by taking the NH 55 route.

Distance from Bhubaneshwar: 60 km

9. Barbil

Barbil is a town located at a height of 1500 feet above sea level in the Kendujhar district of Orissa. The adjoining areas of Barbil as well as the Barbil town are top producers of manganese and iron ore in the world. The town has a cosmopolitan feel to it and the municipality of Barbil celebrates all major festivals. Barbil enjoys pleasant temperatures throughout the year.

You can reach Barbil from Bhubaneshwar via the NH16 and NH 20 routes.

Distance from Bhubaneshwar: 292 km

10.Tensa Hill

Tensa hill is a small hill station located at a distance of 110 km from Rourkela. It is located at a height of about 3700 m above sea level. The area is covered with dense forests and green hills. The Shanti Stupa which beholds many ancient stories of India is a major attraction of the place. Visitors at Tena hill are left spellbound by the enchanting views and breathtakingly beautiful hills and forests.

Distance from Bhubaneshwar: 325 km

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