When it comes to natural beauty juxtaposed with historical heritage, Ranapur situated at a distance of 28 kms from Nayagarh, holds special relevance. The place offers numerous pleasant gateways to tourists. The splendid Temple of goddess Maninag atop the Mainak hill is famous as a living Shakti-peeth. Besides, Ranapur also has many other popular shrines like Asurakumari Temple near a scenic waterfall and the Jagannath Temple which is flocked by many devotees during Rathyatra.Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Ranpur which is nearest to the place. SBI Ranpur is the nearest Bank to the spot.
District Headquarter : Nayagarh
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Best Time : Any time in the year
The Banchhanidhi Pathagara, Sri Aurobinda Sangrahalaya and the Jadumani Sahitya Sansada, established by the late Dasarathi Pattnaik (known as Dasia Aja) in a non descript village Udayapur, in culturally rich district of Nayagarh, is a center for pilgrimage for the lovers of literature and culture. Scholars of repute across the world visited this institution.There are 50, 0000 books in different languages and dictionaries in 30 languages. The magazine collection has a rich collection of 65,000 magazines.The museum has 42 sections and has a collection of rare sculptures, minerals, arts, crafts, amours, coins and postal stamps etc.Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Mahipur which is nearest to the place. SBI Nuagaon is the nearest Bank to the spot.
Best Time : Any time in the year
Located about 55kms from Nayagarh, Panchupaili Pragana is an enchanting destination with serenity nestled amidst natures tranquility. The meeting place of River Mahanadi and River Brutang, this piace enfolds the picturesque shrines of Sri Gupteswar Mahadev, Sri Sri Navagunjara Jiu and Goddess Kalapat Thakurani. Different cultural events organized here throughout the year keep the festive charm of this piace intact. Panchupalli is well connected to good tourist accommodations and provides excellent scope for rural tourism. Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Gania which is nearest to the place. SBI Khandapada is the nearest Bank to the spot.
District Headquarter : Nayagarh
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Best Time : Any time in the year
Situated 90 kms away from Bhubaneswar, between two steep hill ranges, Nayagarh houses the district headquarters. Abounding in natural beauty, this town is also famous for many historic places and ancient temples prominent among which are the shrines of Dakshinakali, the living Shakti-peeth and Sri Jagannath Tempie. Built between 1788 and 1808 A.D, the Jagannath Temple here, reflects Kalingan style of architecture. The presiding deity is worshiped in the form of Dadhibamana.Nayagarh is the base from where one can conveniently travel to numerous scenic, religious and legendary places which the district is endowed with.
Tourists can avail medical facility at District Head Quarter hospital, Nayagarh. SBI Nayagarh and some other nationalized banks along with some private banks are available to provide Banking facilities to the tourists.
Best Time : Any time in the year
Odagaon is known for the Temple of Lord Raghunathjew. It is one of the famous temples in Odisha dedicated to Lord Ramachandra. This temple has beautiful wooden idols of Sri Raghunath, Sita and laxman enshrined in it. The Kalash of the temple is made of pure gold. A popular legend associated with temple states that famous poet of 17th century, Kavisamrat Upendra Bhanja, had composed his magnum opus- Baidehisha Vilas, here at the feet of Sri Raghunath. Ramanavami is the most important festival celebrated here. Odagaon is 26 kms away from Nayagrah (town). It is said that the renowned poet of Odisha, Upendra Bhanja mediated here and attained perfection in the Rama Taraka Mantra. This temple was built around 1903.Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Odagaon which is nearest to the place. SBI Odagaon is the nearest Bank to the spot.
District Headquarter : Nayagarh
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Best Time : Any time in the year
Kuanria, a picturesque getaway, about 50 kms from Nayagarh, comprises of a huge reservoir flanked by blue hillocks and a 1.5 kms long dam over River Kuanria. Among the top attractions is a large deer park spread over 6 acres by the river basin. The park is home to about 160 numbers of spotted deer, barking deer and sambar. A large number of migratory birds also flock to this reservoir during winters. The tranquil beauty of the hills, river, forests and the deer park make the place a much sought after retreat by the tourists. Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Madyakhanda and CHC Dasapalla which are nearest to the place. SBI Dasapalla is the nearest Bank to the spot.
District Headquarter : Nayagarh
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Best Time : November to February
It is situated near Sidhamula village, Sidhamula Grampanchayat in Khandapara Block. The temple of Gokulananda is situated on top of a hill on the bank of river Mahanadi. It is founded by late Sri Baba Swami Ram Laxman Dash Maharaja. It is nice to watch the panaromic view of the hill and flowing water of Mahanadi from the hill as well as from Sidhamula bridge. The hill is full of tall trees and medicinal plants. There is nearly 1 KM of plane surface with full of greenery on bottom of the Hill on the bank of river Mahanadi suitable for cooking as well as playing games which attracts most of the local and nearby district tourists to this place. Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Gania which is nearest to the place. SBI Khandapada is the nearest Bank to the spot.
District Headquarter : Nayagarh
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Best Time : Any time in the year
At the foot of Sulia hills, 32 kms from Nayagarh stands the shrine of Sri Dutikeswar Mahadev. A centuries-old Banyan Tree popularly known as kalpabata stands magnanimously in front of the temple adjoining a pond. Temples dedicated to Goddess Bana Durga, the Sun God and Astabhuja (eight armed Goddess Durga) are found within the temple complex. Odagaon, at a distance of 5 kms is the nearest bus stop to reach Jamupatana. Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Odagaon which is nearest to the place. SBI Odagaon is the nearest Bank to the spot.
District Headquarter : Nayagarh
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Best Time : Any time in the year
Just 8 kms from Baramul, inside the Mahanadi Wildlife Division Sanctuary, is a place called Kuturi which houses the Habitat Development Centre for facilitating natural breeding of wild animals. This area contains a pond, salt lake, fodder variety Napier grass and an orchard with varieties of indigenous decorative and medicinal plants. There are cottages, watch towers from where one can watch the free movement and activities of animals during nights. These two places of Nayagarh district are famous for their natural beauty and artistic excellence. These are lovely picnic spots under cool mango groves and other shady trees by the side of a hillock. Picturesquely carved out of the big mountains, these two places create an impression of a zoological park where animals move in their natural habitat. These relaxing spots surrounded by nature preserves a variety of indigenous plants, both decorative and medicinal. Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Gania which is nearest to the place. SBI Khandapada is the nearest Bank to the spot.
District Headquarter : Nayagarh
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Best Time : November to February
This small village is prominent due to the mangnificent Mahandi gorge on the banks of which it is situated. From Sunakania hills up to Barmul, the course of the river is known as the Satakosia Ganda (Gorge), having a water spread of about 22 km. Barmul, 110 km from Bhubaneswar, is an ideal place for an outing. Satakosia Gorge is a biological refuge and is considered as an important biographical stepping stone in the link between forest species of Central and South India. Satkosia has significant gangetic and ecological importance as is the wet portion of the Decan Zone. It is famous for its unique gorge eco system and for being a beautiful picnic spot. Tourists can avail medical facilities at Gania CHC which is nearest to the place. SBI Khandapada is the nearest nationalized bank which tourists can avail for banking facilities.
District Headquarter : Nayagarh
State Capital : Bhubaneswar
Best Time : November to February
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