The Black Gold of Talcher Odisha
If you were on the banks of the Brahmani River, you would see the water slowly moving past the old stone ghats. This river is the life of the region. However, only a few miles from here, the water flows towards a completely different world. A large water body near the town area is often […]
Bhim Dhara, Where the Forest Hides a Giant waterfall
If you keep driving inside the Satkosia Tiger Reserve, you will notice how the trees seem to form a thick green curtain around you. This is the place where the Mahanadi River breaks through the hills. However, there is another secret tucked in the hills nearby. This is the Bhim Dhara region. If you want […]
Khuludi Waterfall, Angul – A Relaxing Place in Odisha
Khuludi Waterfall is concealed behind several trees and rocky cliffs, it is a peaceful place located just outside of Angul (Odisha). Visitors looking for a quiet getaway in green nature are drawn to Khuludi because there are no disturbances. Its original beauty has attracted so many more visitors to other waterfalls in the area that […]
Welcome to Ogi Angul , where water plays with stone through dance.
Going beyond the tall chimneys of the power plants and through the Kaniha block, the noise of the machines slowly changes into the song of the trees. It is here that you will find a very lovely spot close to the village of Ogi. Here is a little lake, which is locally called Ogi Dam. […]
Labangi Tikarpada Angul, Where the Mountains Meet the Mighty River
While heading deep towards the Satkosia Tiger Reserve the road goes up and the trees become tall and dark. This is exactly where Tikarpada Angul is located, nature is still king here. A favorite corner of Labangi water hole can be found in the middle of the Purunakote range. Why such water? It is a […]
Deulajhari Angul: The Boiling Earth of Deulajhari
Deulajhari: The Boiling Earth of Deulajhari When you are driving to the Athamallik area, you can feel that the air is changing. There are no more busy coal mines around. A road goes through the jasmine forests that are several years old. After that, there is a part of the earth that breathes steam. This […]
Derjang Reservoir, Angul – A Peaceful Natural Picnic Spot
Derjang reservoir is a hidden gem in the Angul district. It’s calm and lies beneath a large sky, with trees and fields all around, and is away from any traffic or sounds. People visit as the place has a quality of being unspoiled – there aren’t any crowds, simply room to take a breath. It’s […]
Patrapada Waterfall Angul Odisha – Quiet beauty shaped by water and rock
Driving out of the industrial smoke Talcher toward the quiet core of the Chhendipada block the first signs of the softening of the landscapes come. The gray blanket of coal dust is gradually replaced with thick green foliage. This is where you find Patrapada, a place that seems like a nice, well kept secret of […]
Rengali dam Angul – The Giant Blue Wall of the Brahmani
If you drive through the dense forests of the Angul district, the trees will suddenly part and the sight of a water wall will appear to you, which seems to be reaching the clouds. This is the Rengali reservoir, a gigantic water body that covers a large portion of Odisha. It is situated around 85 […]
Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple: The Divine Guardian of Angul
The Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple located in Angul is an important sacred site for the people in the area, offering meaning beyond its physical aspects. The level of spirituality that exists at this site is immense; it was developed over the centuries by the conscious actions of the individuals. The Goddess Maa Budhi Thakurani is […]