Maninag :
When it comes to natural beauty juxtaposed with historical heritage, Ranapur
situated at a distance of 28 kms from Nayagarh, holds special relevance. The
place offers numerous pleasant gateways to tourists. The splendid Temple of
goddess Maninag atop the Mainak hill is famous as a living Shakti-peeth.
Besides, Ranapur also has many other popular shrines like Asurakumari Temple
near a scenic waterfall and the Jagannath Temple which is flocked by many
devotees during Rathyatra.Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Ranpur
which is nearest to the place. SBI Ranpur is the nearest Bank to the spot.
Tourists are required to travel on NH 5 and reach Jankia to find a direct road
to Ranapur. Ranapur is 26 kms away from jankia and 100 kms away from state
capital Bhubaneswar.
Raghunathjiew :
Odagaon is known for the Temple of Lord Raghunathjew. It is one of the famous
temples in Odisha dedicated to Lord Ramachandra. This temple has beautiful
wooden idols of Sri Raghunath, Sita and laxman enshrined in it. The Kalash of
the temple is made of pure gold. A popular legend associated with temple states
that famed poet 17th century, Kavisamrat Upendra Bhanja, had composed his magnum
opus- Baidehisha Vilas, here at the feet of Sri Raghunath.
Ramanavami is the
most important festival celebrated here. Odagaon is 26 kms away from Nayagrah
(town). It is said that the renowned poet of Odisha, Upendra Bhanja mediated
here and attained perfection in the Rama Taraka Mantra. This temple was built
around 1903.Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Odagaon which is nearest
to the place. SBI Odagaon is the nearest Bank to the spot.
Tourists can reach Odagaon by choosing the state highway that is connected
throurh Bhubaneswar,Nayagarh and Odagaon. It is located approximately 100 kms
away from state capital Bhubaneswar and 30 kms from district head quarter
Nayagarh.
jamupatna :
At the foot of Sulia hills, 32 kms from Nayagarh stands the shrine of Sri
Dutikeswar Mahadev. A centuries-old Banyan Tree popularly known as kalpabata
stands magnanimoitsly in front of the temple adjoining a pond. Temples dedicated
to Goddess Bana Durga, the Sun God and Astabhuja (eight armed Goddess Durga) are
found within the temple complex. Odagaon, at a distance of 5 kms is the nearest
bus stop to reach Jamupatana. Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC,
Odagaon which is nearest to the place. SBI Odagaon is the nearest Bank to the
spot.
Tourists can reach Jamupatana by choosing the state highway that is connected
from Bhubaneswar to Odagaon. It is located approximately 120 kms away from state
capital Bhubaneswar and 32 kms from district head quarter Nayagarh. It is only 6
kms from Nayagarh.
Gokulananda :
It is situated near Sidhamula village, Sidhamula Grampanchayat in Khandapara
Block. The temple of Gokulananda is situated on top of a hill on the bank of
river Mahanadi. It is founded by late Sri Baba Swami Ram Laxman Dash Maharaja.
It is nice to watch the panaromic view of the hill and flowing water of Mahanadi
from the hill as well as from Sidhamula bridge. The hill is full of tall trees
and medicinal plants.
There is nearly 1KM of plane surface with full of greenery
on bottom of the Hill on the bank of river Mahanadi suitable for cooking as well
as playing games which attracts most of the local and nearby district tourists
to this place. Tourists can avail medical facility at CHC, Gania which is
nearest to the place. SBI Khandapada is the nearest Bank to the spot.
Baisipalli :
Rich in flora and fauna, this place borders the Mahanadi River along the
Satkosia gorge, which also includes the Gharial Chrocodile Sanctuary of
Tikarpara. A stay at Tikarpara and cruise along the 25 km long gorge with
beautiful forests on either side is a memorable experience. Tourists can avail
medical facility at CHC, Gania which is nearest to the place. SBI Khandapada is
the nearest Bank to the spot.
Tourists can reach Baisipalli Sanctuary by choosing the state highway that is
connected from Bhubaneswar to Gania. It is located approximately 100 kms away
from state capital Bhubaneswar.
Kuanria :
Kuanria, a picturesque getaway, about 50 kms from Nayagarh, comprises of a huge
reservoir flanked by blue hillocks and a 1.5 kms long dam over River Kuanria.
Among the top attractions is a large deer park spread over 6 acres by the river
basin. The park is home to about 160 numbers of spotted deer, barking deer and
sambar.
A large number of migratory birds also flock to this reservoir during
winters. The tranquil beauty of the hills, river, forests and the deer park make
the place a much sought after retreat by the tourists. Tourists can avail
medical facility at CHC, Madyakhanda and CHC Khandapada which are nearest to the
place. SBI Dasapalla is the nearest Bank to the spot.
Tourists can reach Kuanria by choosing the state highway that is connected
through Bhubaneswar-Nayagarh- Nuagaon. It is located approximately 120 kms away
from state capital Bhubaneswar and 50 kms from district head quarter Nayagarh.
Kuanria is 5 km away from Dasapalla.
Kuturi :
Just 8 kms from Baramul, inside the Mahanadi Wildlife Division Sanctuary, is a
place called Kuturi which houses the Habitat Development Centre for facilitating
natural breeding of wild animals. This area contains a pond, salt lake, fodder
variety Napier grass and an orchard with varieties of indigenous decorative and
medicinal plants. There are cottages, watch towers from where one can watch the
free movement and activities of animals during nights.
These two places of
Nayagarh district are famous for their natural beauty and artistic excellence.
These are lovely picnic spots under cool mango groves and other shady trees by
the side of a hillock. Picturesquely carved out of the big mountains, these two
places create an impression of a zoological park where animals move in their
natural habitat. These relaxing spots surrounded by nature preserves a variety
of indigenous plants, both decorative and medicinal. Tourists can avail medical
facility at CHC, Gania which is nearest to the place. SBI Khandapada is the
nearest Bank to the spot.
Tourists can reach Kuturi by choosing the state highway that is connected from
Bhubaneswar to Kalapathara. It is located approximately 100 kms away from state
capital Bhubaneswar and 8 kms from Baramul.
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