Best Hill Station In Odisha

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Odisha, known for its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage, boasts several beautiful
hills and hill stations. Here are some of the best hills in Odisha that are popular for their
scenic beauty and serene environment:

Daringbadi, Kandhamal, Phulbani, Odisha, India:

Daringbadi is called Kashmir of Odisha It is a beautiful hill located in kandhamal District,
Odisha. Known for its pleasant climate, lush green valleys, banana forests, coffee
plantations and waterfalls. Daringbadi is a hill station in kandhamal district, Odisha, India. It
is often called the Kashmir of Odisha due to its pleasant scenery, beauty and cool climate.

It is located at an altitude of about 915 meters above sea level. Daringbadi is known for its
pleasant climate In winter, the temperature of Daringbadi becomes very cold, and snow falls.
This is a rare occurrence in Odisha. The place is covered with abundant pine forest, which
provides a tranquil environment for the visitors.

Daringbadi is famous for its coffee, black pepper and lemongrass.There are many beautiful waterfalls, such as Daringbadi Falls and Putudi Falls, which attract nature lovers.

The hill station attracts the tourists with spectacular views of the valley and the surrounding hills Visitors can also experience the local culture and traditions of the tribal people living in the region.

Daringbadi is about 250 km from the capital Bhubaneswar and about 120 km from the nearest major city Berhampur.

The nearest railway station is at Berhampur The nearest airport is in Bhubaneswar best time to visit
Daringbadi is between October to March.

Mahendragiri, Gajapati Odisha, India:

Mahendragiri Located in the Gajapati district, Mahendragiri is the second highest peak in
Odisha. It holds mythological significance as it is associated with the Ramayana and
Mahabharata.

The hill offers breathtaking views and is home to ancient temples. Mahendragiri peak of Eastern Ghats is associated with many mythological legends as per Hindu Puranas and stories.

It was said since a long as once Lord Parshuram used to stay and meditate Lord Shiva for a long time on this mountain, after which he received the Parsu from the God.

In addition, during Dwapara Yug, Mother Kunti along with her five sons used to stay here for
a certain time during their 12 years of Vanvas (exile), and Bhima used to worship the Lord
Shiva here too.

The holistic place is though famous for the temple of Lord Shiva and Parshuram. Parshuram temple is at below the mountain, near Tumba village, whereas temples of Kunti, Judhistir and Bheema are on the hilltop.

In Kunti temple, there is a Gokarneswar Linga (ear of cow shaped), in which whatever amount of water poured, gets disappear.

The main festival of Mahendragiri is Maha Shiva Ratri that occurs in between
February and March.

A thousand of devotees from around the world travels here and trek
onto the peak to worship Lord Shiva on that day and enjoys the tranquil and striking
expressions of nature.

Travel Info:

  • Best time to visit: Oct to Feb
  • District: Gajapati
  • Open Time: Day Time
  • Nearest Bus Stop: Paralakhemundi
  • Nearest Railway Station: Paralakhemundi
  • Travel Options: Taxi,Bus,Train
  • Nearest town: Paralakhemundi
  • Distance from Bhubaneswar: 245 km

Deomali, Koraput,odisha

Deomali is the highest peak in Odisha, Deomali is located in the Koraput district. It is a
popular destination for trekking and offers panoramic views of the Eastern Ghats. The area
around Deomali is rich in biodiversity and is ideal for nature lovers.

Deomali, is a mountain peak in the Chandragiri-Pottangi subrange of the Eastern Ghats. It is located near Koraput town in the Koraput district of Odisha, India.

Deomali Peak, with an elevation of about 1,672 m, is the highest peak in the state of Odisha. It is situated near BARABANDHA village, KOTIA Panchayat division which is about 70 km from Koraput via Semiliguda. It is surrounded by deep green forest, the peak is rich in flora and fauna.

This hill range is rich in mineral resources such as bauxite, limestone and gemstones. Deomali is dotted with brooks and deep valleys, and inhabited by tribes such Kandhas, Parajas, Bhumia, Malis and
Bhotias.

It is not only a marvel for the tourists but also to the adventurous sports lovers for hang gliding, mountaineering and trekking.

In recent days Odisha tourism Department, is taking many development steps to popularize this peak amongst travellers as a hot tourist spot by connecting the Tar roads, Hill top amenities centre, drinking water points on the hill top, watching towers for perfect view of the arena.

Many waterfalls also found while heading for the top of hill. Putsil Valley which is part of the Deomali Mountain Range is close by for visitors who wants to enjoy view scenic beauty.

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