Best Places to visit in Kendujhar , Odisha
Keonjhar is known as the waterfall district of the state Odisha . There are more than 10 waterfalls are originated in the district . Kendujhar Town is located at a distance of 220 kilometers from the state Capital , Bhubaneswar .
Maa Tarini Temple , Ghatagaon
Located at a distance of 50 km from Kendujhar , Maa Tarini Temple is one of the major tourist destination in Odisha . The temple is dedicated to Hindu goddess Maa Tarini . On Tuesday devotees from different corner of the state come here to worship and take blessings of Maa Tarini . Every day thousands of devotees come here to take blessings of Maa Tarini . Maa Tarini is also well known as Coconut Queen . You can get Khasa Lodu , Nadia kora and some other items made by coconut . The most interesting thing is that , if you want to send a coconut to Maa Tarini then you can send from any place of the state through regular running buses it will be reach at the temple .
History of the Maa Tarini temple
It is believed that Maa Tarini was brought from Puri after the Kanchi war . Kanchi war was fought between king Purusottam Dev and the king of Kanchi . On the first war king Purusottam Dev defeated by the king of Kanchi . So he declared a second war against him . The son of Kendujhar’s king( Bhanja) was the Senapati of the Army of king Purusottam Dev . On the second war , king of Kanchi was defeated by the king Purusottam Dev . After the war Purusottam Dev asked Bhanja , what he want from him . Bhanja request him to give Maa Tarini ( Maa Tarini was brought by the King from Kanchi ) . Purusottam Dev request to Maa , and Maa agreed to go with Bhanja with a condition that , if he look back during the journey then she will stopped at that point and turned in to rock . During the journey at Ghatagaon Bhanja was unable to listen the sound of horse and looked back . Due to this reason Maa Tarini turned in to a rock at that place . To worship Maa Tarini , Bhanja built a temple at that place , which is later known as Ghatagaon . This is the mythological story behind this shrine place .
Visiting time – 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Ticket price – RS 5 per person
How to reach Maa Tarini temple – Local buses are always available to reach Tarini Temple . If you want then you can also reserve a taxi to reach there .
Gundichaghagi waterfall, Keonjhar
Located at a distance of 15 KM from Ghatagaon , Gundichaghagi water fall is one of the highest waterfall of the district . People come to visit here after the completion of puja at Tarini temple . You can enjoy the Green beauty of the place . This is also a best location for picnic . Hundreds of people come here with friends and family for picnic purpose . Gundichaghagi waterfall is one of the best place for photography . So I will suggest you if you are planning a trip to Ghatagaon , you must visit the water fall .
Best time to visit – Any time except Monsoon Visiting time -6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Sana Ghagara water fall, Keonjhar
Sana Ghagara water fall is one of the major tourist destination of the district . The water fall is located at a distance of 5 KM from Kendujhar town . This is one of the best picnic spot of the state . Thousands of people come here to enjoy their holidays during winter . Except the water fall a well maintained park , rose garden and boat riding facilities are also available in Sanaghagara .
Best time to visit – Winter is the best time to visit Sanaghagara .
Visiting time – 6:00 AM to 6: 00 PM Ticket price – RS 10 per person . If you have vehicles , then you have to pay charges for your vehicle parking .
How to reach – Local buses and Autorikshas are always available from the town bus stand to reach Sana ghagara .
Bada Ghagara, Keonjhar
Bada ghagara is located at a distance of 4 KM from Sana ghagara . The height of the water fall is about 100 feet . This is also a picnic spot . People are come here to hang out with friends on weekends . A dam is constructed to supply water for cultivation purpose . Visiting time- 6:00 AM 6:00PM Entry fee- Free of cost
Gonasika , Keonjhar
Gonasika means nose of the cow . It is believed that the river Baitarani originated here from the two nostrils of the cow . This is also known as Guptaganga because you can not see the river for certain distance , you can see the river at Brahma Kunda . The famous Brahmeswar Mahadev temple was built here by Laxmi Narayan Bhanja during 16th century .
Gonasika is located at a distance of 28 kilometers from Kendujhar town . Thousands of people come here to enjoy the natural beauty of the spot and also for picnic purpose . Staying facilities are not available at the spot , so you have to return in the evening .
Visiting time – 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
How to reach – You have to reserve taxi to reach the place . Best time to visit – Any time except Monsoon . Due to heavy rainfall .
Khandadhar waterfall, Keonjhar
Khandadhar waterfall is located at a distance of 53 kilometers from Keonjhar town . The height of the water fall is about 500 feet . You can enjoy the natural beauty of the spot and also plann for a picnic with friends on weekends . The waterfall is a must visit place for adventure , photography and nature lover . Thousands of people come here with family and friends for picnic during winter .
How to reach Khandadhar waterfall – You have to reserve a taxi to reach khandadhar .
Visiting time – 6:00AM to 6:00PM
Entry fee- Free of cost
Bhima Kunda , Keonjhar
Bhima Kunda is one of the oldest and famous visiting place of the state . There are two kunda namly Bada Kunda and Sana Kunda ( Big and Small ) are available . Bhimakund is built by Bhima , one of the brothers of Pandav in Mahavarat on the ancient river Baitarani . It is believed that during the Mahabharata period Bhima used to took bath in these Kunda . This is one of the best location for film shooting . Many Ollywood stars use to come here for shooting .
Makara Sankranti is celebrated joyfully at Bhimakunda every year . Lacks of people come here for picnic purposes during winter . The spot is remains closed during Monsoon due to heavy rainfall .
How to reach Bhimkund – Bhimkund is located at a distance of 50 kilometers from keonjhar town . You have to take bus to reach Patna ( A subdivision of keonjhar district) , Then you have to take Auto rickshaws to reach the Bhimkund waterfall .
Visiting time – 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Entry fee – Free of cost
Tips – You have to be careful when you will crossing the bridge made in wood . The rock of the spot are so dangerous , so be careful during walking .
Trupti Safari , Keonjhar
A newly constructed picnic spot , park , garden and zoo , called Trupti Safari is located at a distance of 25 kilometers from keonjhar town . A perfect place to enjoy the whole day . You can plan a trip for picnic at any time except monsoon . Except that you can also enjoy the beauty of rose garden , flower garden , boating and a small Zoo . This is the best location for school and college picnic program . Thousands of people come here to enjoy during winter .
Things to do at Trupti Safari
PicnicSightseenPhotographyBoatingZoo exploring
Trupti Safari Visiting Time
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Best time to Visit Trupti Safari
You can visit and explore Trupti Safari at any time but winter is the best time to visit Trupti Safari . You can also arrange picnic with friends and family at any time except monsoon .
Trupti Safari Ticket price
RS 15 per person and extra charges for picnic arrangements .
How to reach Trupti Safari
Trupti Safari is located at a distance of 25 kilometers from Kendujhar town .You can come with your own vehicle . You can also reserve taxi to reach Trupti Safari . Buses are also available to reach there .
Handibhanga waterfall, Keonjhar
Handibhabga waterfall is located at a distance of 55 kilometers from keonjhar town . This is one of the highest waterfall of the district . A perfect picnic spot inside the deep forest . The location is perfect for photography . But remember that you have to take your food and water during the journey , because hotels or shops are not available at the location .
Visiting time -6:00AM to 6:00 PM
Ticket price -Free of cost
How to reach Handibhanga – You have to reserve a taxi to reach the spot .
Top Hotels in Kendujhar
If you want to spend a night in Kendujhar then you can get comfortable hotels in the town .
Hotel India , Hotel Kasvi , Hotel Devi , Kendujhar Lodge , Hotel Ajanta , Lavanya Lodge ,
How to reach Kendujhar
By Air Biju Patnaik International Airport , Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport located at a distance of 220 kilometers from Keonjhar . Buses are available from Bhubaneswar to reach Keonjhar .
By RailKendujhar railway station is well connected with the capital of the state Odisha . There are only two trains available for the communications .
Train time ;1 – Departs at 5.30 AM from Keonjhar and reach Bhubaneswar at 11.30 AM. 2 – Departs at 1.30 PM from Keonjhar and reach Bhubaneswar at 9.30 PM
By Road Kendujhar is well connected with major towns and cities of the state by road .
Best time to visit Kendujhar
If you are a planning a trip to keonjhar , then winter is the best time to visit .
Weather conditions of Keonjhar –
The district is surrounded by mountains and hills , so you can feel all the seasons . During winter the temperature falls down up to 6° c and during summer temperature increases to 48°c .