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The district headquarters town, Keonjhar is the gateway to
one of the most scenic destinations in India. Worth seeing here are the
Vishnu and Jagannath
temples, as are the Siddha Kali and Panchabati shrines.
Sanghagara
waterfall (30.5m) and
Badghagara waterfall
(61m) are close to this town. The exciting environment of Badghagara has
made it a popular picnic spot of the state.
The
rich mineral deposits have been a blessing to Keonjhar
in many ways. Natural landscapes and exuberant waterfalls cascading down
forest-clad hillsides make up just a few of the district's wondrous
attractions. Terraced valleys and forested land provide shelter to the
tribal folk who give the visitors a glimpse of Orissa's rich past in their
simple lifestyles and exotic festivities.
EXCURSIONS
Sitabinji
30-km from Keonjhar, on river Sita, Sitabinji is a place having ancient
fresco paintings on a rock shelter called 'Ravan Chhaya'.
Khandadhar
Famous for the waterfall of 152m high amidst lush green forests, it lies
60-km from Keonjhar and is an ideal place for picnic.
Gonasika
Surrounded by a series of valleys and wooded hills of varying colours,
the place is famous for the origin of river Vaitarani as well as a centre
of pilgrimage for the temple
of 'Brahmeswar Mahadev'. A little away from the point of its origin,
the river goes under ground, and seen after jumping a short distance over
a stone projection looking like the nostril of a cow. It lies 45-km from
Keonjhar.
Ghatgaon
About 50-km from Keonjhar towards
Cuttack Goddess Tarini holds sway over her
devotees from her beautiful shrine.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
The nearest airport is situated at
Bhubaneswar
.
Rail:
The nearest railhead is J.K. Road - 114 km.
Road:
Keonjhar is linked with
Calcutta ,
Bhubaneswar (227-km), Ranchi, Tata and important places of the State by
regular bus services.
WHERE TO STAY
HOTELS
Hotel Ajanta
Hotel Plaza
Labanya Bhawan
Hotel Baral
Hotel Mayur
FOR MORE TRAVEL INFORMATION
Keonjhar Tourist Office, near Check Gate,
Tel: 55218
Gram: ORISSATOUR
Tourist Counter, J.K. Road Railway station,
Tel: 20242
Nearby Cities
Sitabinji: 30-km
Sanghagra: 6-km
Badghagra: 9-km
Khandadhar:
60-km
Ghatgaon: 50-km
Gonasika: 45-km
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