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 The headquarters of Kalahandi District,
Bhawanipatna is a
town of numerous temples dedicated to different deities of Hindu pantheon. Named
after its presiding deity 'Bhawanishankar', it is the most convenient base for
touring various places of interest in the district and the nearby district of
Nawapara.
How to get there : 418 km from Bhubaneswar, Bhawanipatna is
connected by all-weather roads and regular bus services from important parts of
Orissa. The nearest railway station is at Kesinga - 35 km.
Where to stay : Please
click here for list of hotels.
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Places around Bhawanipatna
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Phurli Jharan
(15 km)
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A perennial waterfall of 16 mtrs. height, it has a
special charm of its own. For more information Please
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Junagarh
(26 km)
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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.
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Karlapat
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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.
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Belkhandi
(67 km)
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On the confluence of the
rivers Tel & Utei, Belkhandi, is a place of
archaeological importance.
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Ambapani
(77 km)
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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. For more information Please
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Budhikomna
(115 km)
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Budhikomna houses the unique brick temple of Pataleswar it is 40
km from Khariar.
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Yogimath
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Also 9 km east of Khariar this place is famed for the cave paintings of Neolithic
age.
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Patalaganga
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40 km from Khariar, is considered as a holy spot.
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