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Brahmani Waterfall: The Sacred Waters of the Eastern Ghats
Brahmani Waterfall- The Sacred Waters of the Eastern Ghats If you are heading by car to the Mohana block in the Gajapati district, the road will begin to go up and down through high, verdant hills. At last, you arrive at a place near Antaraba village that is like a temple of leaves and stone. […]
Gudguda Waterfall- The Hidden Staircase of Gajapati
Heading out into the Rayagada block of the Gajapati district, you are sure to be returning to nature and away from the bustling scenes of Paralakhemundi. As you go along, the temperature will drop, and at some point, the forest will be so dense that it will look almost like a green wall. That is […]
Chand Baori- The Hidden Kingdom of the Blue City
Saila Srikhetra, the Lords House on the Hill
Saila Srikhetra, the Lords House on the Hill When you stand at the foot of the hill that is in the city’s center, a temple looking like a crown made of stone will catch your eye. This is the Saila srikhetra temple. Just before you go up the hill, you come across a small and […]
Welcome to Bhima Dunguri, A Hill of Stone and Stories
If you go just a little outside the main town, you will come across a rocky hill jutting out sharply from the flat plains. This is Bhima Dunguri, a place that seems to have been silently keeping the land for ages. At the bottom of these rocks, there is a peaceful spot where water collects […]
Gandhamardhan Hill Balangir, A Mountain of Healing and Hope
If you want to journey to the border of Balangir and Bargarh, you will be greeted by a giant deep green wall facing the naked plains. That is the Gandhamardan parvat, a range that looks like a fragment from the heavens. Near the bottom of the southern slope, you happen upon a lovely water body […]
Ranipur Jharial – The Ancient Temple Heritage of Balangir
Ranipur Jharial in Odisha’s Balangir district is home to an unusual collection of ancient temples that represent one of the most unique and deeply rooted cultures. This is not a common tourist destination but one that appeals to those who seek out lost stone work, quiet spirituality, and off the beaten path locations in India’s […]
Malayagiri Hill Station Angul – A Quiet Retreat in Odisha
Malayagiri, situated in Odisha, is a hidden hill treasure amongst a patch of greenery that climbs up towards the sky. The slopes are part of the large Garhjat range which divides a large portion of the area and are located near Pallahara in Angul district. The highest point of Malayagiri coinciding with the highest point […]
Nalco Angul- A Silver City amidst Greenery
If you take a drive through the center of our state, you will come across a place whose air carries the scent of moisture from rain and the heated metal. It is called Nalco Angul. Before you get to the factory’s large gates, you see the Ash Pond Lake, a vast and peaceful water body, […]