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Rayagada, the headquarters town of the district of same
name, is on the way to Koraput from Berhampur.
It has the facilities to serve as a base for visiting the nearby places of
interest.
Hatipathar
Hatipathar, only 3-m from here, is a place of great scenic beauty with
two waterfalls on the course of river Nagavali. The boulders here appear
like huge elephants.
Minajhola (134-km)
On the confluence of three rivers, Minajhola is a scenic spot as well as
a place of pilgrimage.
Padampur (94-km)
Padmapur, housing the shrine of Manikeswar Shiva, is identified to be the
seat of Dharmakirti, the Buddhist Logician-Philosopher.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
The nearest airport is situated at
Bhubaneswar
.
Rail:
Rayagada is a railhead on the Raipur-Vizianagaram rail line of South
Eastern Railway.
Road:
Rayagada is connected by regular bus services from Berhampur, Koraput and
Bhubaneswar (390-km).
WHERE TO STAY
CITY HOTELS
Hotel Swagat
Hotel Kapilas
Hotel Ashok
Hotel Jyoti Mahal
FOR MORE TRAVEL INFORMATION
Koraput Tourist Office at Koraput Club,
Tel : 40318,
Gram : ORISSATOUR
Tourist Counter, Rayagada Railway Station,
Tel : 22248
Tourist Counter, Viziangaram Railway station,
Tel : : 3582.
Nearby Cities
Hatipathar: 3-km
Minajhola: 134-km
Padampur: 94-km