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It is the gateway to one of the most ancient forest covers of
Orissa which shelters the elephants, tigers and numerous species of birds and
beasts. The broad plains of the river Bramhani were the dwelling place of early
homo-sapiens who lived on the berries and wild fruits before the advent of rice
on these heavily watered expanses.
The surrounding Sal forests come ablaze with
the changing seasons making this district headquarters town focal point of trips
to beautiful interiors. Close by is the industrial town of Angul which has the
smelter plant of one of the worlds largest producers of Aluminum - NALCO.
How to get there: Ideally located on the National
Highway No. 42, Dhenkanal has direct road connections to major towns of the
State. 100 km from Bhubaneswar, the State Capital, it is a railhead on the S.E.
Railway.
Where to stay: For list of hotels please
click here.
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Places around Dhenkanal
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Joranda
(24 km)
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This is the religious
headquarters of Mahima Cult - probably the only major religious sect to
originate from Orissa. For details please click
here.
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Kapilas
(16 km)*
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The loftiest peak of Kapilas range enshrines the temple
of Lord Shiva 'Chandrasekhar' at a height of about 457 mtrs. approachable
by a flight of 1351 steps and a ghat road. Identified with "Kailas',
the legendary abode of Lord Shiva, the hill has several caves, shrines
and the ruins of a medieval fort which are regularly visited by
pilgrims. The Deer park and Science Park are other attraction of the
place.
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Tikarpada
(120 km)*
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The tiny village of Tikarpada (120 km from Dhenkanal and
58 km from anugul) has one of the splendid setting in the world. It
offers some of the most exciting visuals of the satkosia gorge, India's
mightiest gorge, into which the turbulent Mahanadi river crashes with
amazing ferocity through 22 km of emerlad forests, that seem to change
their hues with every bend of the river's meanderings. Apart from
offering gorgeous views from the pinncles of the surrounding hills,
there is an excellent potential for angling, boating and trekking around
these parts.
The Gharial crocodile population obviously enjoys these exotic environs
and has an excellent breeding place in this sanctuary created to protect
them.
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Saptasajya
(11 km)*
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Located 11 km out of Dhenkanal, Saptasajya is said to
act as host to the Pandavas during their Agnyayvas days in these hills.
The place, eith its beautiful surrounding, is popular with holidays
makers. It is also favourite pilgrimage spot with the temples of
Saptarshi and Raghunath reigning supreme during Ramanavami festival.
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Deulajhari
(90 km from Angul)
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A natural hot spring that seems to flow from the bottom
of a Shiva Linga.
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* Distance from Dhenkanal |
