Tourist Places of Bhawanipatna
While in Bhawanipatna you can rejuvenate your mind and soul besides enjoying the captivating wildlife beauty of the area. Like the other district headquarters, Bhawanipatna also acts as a base camp to visit other tourist attractions in the neighboring areas of the Kalahandi district.
The place has been named after the most respected deity of Kalahandi district, Bhawanishankar. Bhawanipatna is a town with numerous ancient temples devoted to many gods and goddesses from Hindu mythology, especially the temple devoted to Goddess Minakshi, that are a must see on your tour to Bhawanipatna.
Places around Bhawanipatna
Phurli Jharan – The mesmerizing waterfalls of Phurli Jharan is among the must visit places of Orissa. Just 15 km from Bhawanipatna, the Phurli Jharan falls keeps everyone astound with its beauty.
Junagarh – Junagarh was a well built fort. The fortified area holds numerous temples whose walls has Oriya inscriptions. Junagarh was once the capital of ancient state of Kalahandi. Due to the presence of large number of temple the place is known as temple city of Kalahandi. It is 26 kms from Bhawanipatna.
Karlapat – Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary is a home to a plethora of wild animals including some rare species. The flora and fauna of Karlapat enhances the beauty of the landscapes.Located at 32 kms from Bhawanipatna it is a religious base and most coveted tourist attractions for the avid travelers.
Belkhandi - Situated on the confluence of the rivers Tel and Uttei, Belkhandi is a place of religious and archaeological importance. The archaeological ruins are preserved in a small museum.
Ambapani – The picturesque Ambapani hills provides a bird’s eye view of the nature. Famous for the idol of Budharaja installed in a small temple at the foot of a hillock. The Ambapani Sanctuary is admired for its biodiversity and rich flora and fauna. The Ambapani hills with terraced vally called 'Haladigundi' is a place for viewing colourful wildlife. It is 77 kms from Bhawanipatna.
Gupteswar - Lord Shiva reigns supreme at Gupteswar, the famous cave shrine set atop a huge limestone hill, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The sacred lingam is called `Gupteswar', the Hidden God and is much revered as Gupta Kedar by the people of nearby areas who throng the hillside to worship the deity. Shiva Ratri is celebrated with great fervor here.
HatipatharNatural boulders strewn amidst Hatipathar's beautiful environs appear to be elephants in certain light. Flowing through a deep valley, the Nagavali river carves out two wondrous waterfalls in its pathway offering some lovely picnic spots -about 112 km from Koraput.
Minna JholaOn the confluence of three rivers, Minna Jhola is a perfect place to relax and enjoy a day in the sun. The Shiva Temple here is the focus of hectic activities on Shiv Ratri. You can approach Minna -Jhola from Gunupur via Gudari, 245 km from Koraput.
Best time to visit: The best time to visit Jeypore is in winter, since the summers are scorching hot.
How to get there : Nearest Airports – Visakhapatnam (220 km) in Andhra Pradesh and Bhubaneswar (521 km). Being on the NationalHighway 43, Jeypore is well connected with all the major cities of Orissa. The nearest rail station is Rayagada.
Phurli Jharan (15 km) – A perennial waterfall of 16 mtrs. height, it has a special charm of its own.
Junagarh (26 km) – The old capital of the ex-State of Kalahandi, Junagarh was a well built fort with Oriya inscriptions on its temple walls. The historic fort Asurgarh is only 35 km from Bhawanipatna.
Karlapat - This sanctuary, known for its range of wildlife including tigers and leopards, is 32 km from Bhawanipatna. Within the sanctuary is Khanduala waterfall. A short distance from Karlapat is Thuamul- Rampur, a little slice of paradise on earth.
Belkhandi (67 km) - On the confluence of the rivers Tel & Utei, Belkhandi, is a place of archaeological importance.
Ambapani (77 km) – The Ambapani hills with its frolicking valley called 'Haladigundi' is a place for viewing colourful wildlife and 7 km away from here is the prehistoric cave paintings at Gudahandi.
Budhikomna (115 km) Budhikomna houses the unique brick temple of Pataleswar it is 40 km from Khariar.
YogimathAlso 9 km east of Khariar this place is famed for the cave paintings of Neolithic age.
Patalaganga40 km from Khariar, is considered as a holy spot.
Best time to visit: The best time to visit Jeypore is in winter, since the summers are scorching hot.
How to get there : Nearest Airports – Visakhapatnam (220 km) in Andhra Pradesh and Bhubaneswar (521 km). Being on the NationalHighway 43, Jeypore is well connected with all the major cities of Orissa. The nearest rail station is Rayagada.
