Top 9 Places to Visit in Balangir

Kumuda Pahad is a natural splendorous place of great tourism interest. As its name suggests, it is a hilly area where Lord Dhabaleswar is embodied in a very big natural spacious caves measuring an area of 80 feet by 40 feet. There are also 3 other caves nearby. The temple is just 40 feet above from the hill foot.

Bhima Dunguri

Bhima Dunguri, famous by its ancient natural caves which are lying scattered at different places of the hilly area. The panoramic view of this area is unparallel during the spring season, so any kind of tourists is definitely enchanted here due to its beautiful landscape.

Kumuda Pahad

Kumuda Pahad is a natural splendorous place of great tourism interest. As its name suggests, it is a hilly area where Lord Dhabaleswar is embodied in a very big natural spacious caves measuring an area of 80 feet by 40 feet. There are also 3 other caves nearby. The temple is just 40 feet above from the hill foot.

Turekela

Turekela is important for viewing colorful wildlife like Tigers, Deers, Bears, Foxes, Elephants, Wild Birds, Monkeys, Wolfs etc. The chirping birds perched on trees are a thrill to the searching eyes. School and College students, weekend tourist and leisure tourist throngs here to celebrate new years in the lap of nature.

Gaikhai M.I.P

A place of great scenic beauty, Gaikhai is surrounded by green capped hills on three sides. The water mass here dazzles with natural scenery and offers a cool breeze to the visitors. An ideal place for group camping, the place also is thronged with picnickers all year round.

Jogisarda

Jogisarda's place is eminent for its Jogeswar Temple. It is believed that all wishes are fulfilled who worship the Jogeswar Mahadev. Devotee from far-flung came here on the occasion of Mahashivaratri to fulfill their wishes during Sital Shasthi Yatra the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parbati.

Saintala Chandi Temple

Saintala, situated 35 km away from Balangir, is a place of interesting archaeological and historical importance. The place houses the famous Maa Chandeshwari Thakurani Temple where Goddess Chandi in Mahishasuramardini avatar is the consigned deity. This temple is believed to belong to the Somvansi period.

Ranipur Jharial

Ranipur and Jharial are the twin villages that are 104 km away from Balangir. In ancient times, Ranipur was the place where the queens of Patnagarh used to stay and Jharial used to be a fort. The place is of religious importance as various cults, such as Vaishnavism, Saivism, Buddhism and Tantrism flourished here. The Tong river, also known as Tong Jor, flows by the hamlets.

Pataneswari Temple

Patnagarh, a small town of Balangir houses some enticing ancient temples. The Parameswari Temple was constructed in the Chalukya style of architecture. The Someswar Siva Temple is a 12th century old temple which is an important pilgrim.

Harishankar

Harishankar stands on the slopes of the Gandhamardan Hills. It is a place of magnificent natural beauty and a Hindu pilgrim spot too. A perennial stream passes by the place. The place is famous for the Hari Shankar Temple which is devoted to Lord Vishnu as well as Lord Krishna.