Places to Visit in Kalahandi
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Ampani Hills
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Hill
Ampani Hills is one of the prime attractions in the Kalahandi District. Trekking is one of the popular activities enjoyed by tourists at this hill. The Haladigundi Valley, situated amidst the hills, is rich in rare species of flora and fauna. At the nearby Behera Reservoir and Ambapani Sanctuary... Read More »
Amathaguda
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Fort
Amathaguda is a fort located on the right side of the River Tel. Although the fort is now completely ruined, the nearby old bridge on the river can be seen along with the new bridge. In 1977, some portion of the new bridge was washed away due to floods. Read More »
Asurgarh
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Other
Asurgarh is a small village known for the ruins of an old fort with a similar name. It is believed that the fort was the residence of Gosinha Daitya, a demon. The name of the fort is a combination of the two words, ‘Asur’ meaning demon and ‘Garh’ meaning house. This fort... Read More »
Belkhandi
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Religious
Belkhandi is a small village, located at the confluence of Tel and Uttei, tributaries of the River Mahanadi. The Belkhandi Temple, a 12th century shrine, is the major attraction of this village. Another major tourist attraction in the village is the Belkhandi Museum. This museum holds... Read More »
Gudahandi Hills
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Cave
Gudahandi Hills is located around 17.6 km north-east of Ampani. Three hills together make the Gudahandi Hills which is known for the ancient caves that have beautiful paintings. In the eastern region, there is a valley that is formed by the joining of the northern and southern hills. The... Read More »
Junagarh
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Religious
Junagarh, the old capital of the former state of Kalahandi, is a town and a notified area committee in the district. This town was once a well-constructed fort which also has a sculptural evidence of the Sati Rite. There are several temples in the area of the fort that have various Oriya... Read More »
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Sanctuary
The Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1992, is located in the village of Karlapat. This sanctuary is home to several rare species of flora and fauna. Some of the animals that can be spotted in the sanctuary are barking deer, tiger, gaur, leopard, nilgai, sambar and mouse deer.... Read More »
Lanjigarh
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Religious
Lanjigarh is a village situated on the south-eastern side of Bhawanipatna. This serves as the headquarters of Lanjigarh Zamindari under the former state, Kalahandi. The Temple of Lord Gopinath and Goddess Dokari are the prime attractions in the village. This village is known for the... Read More »
Mohangiri
Rank 9
Ranked 9 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Village
Mohangiri is a small village located in the vicinity of a hill stream, Kali Ganga, close to the Boudh-Kandhamal District. There is a ruined Shiva Temple situated on the bank of a stream and has epigraphic records engraved on its pillars and walls. Read More »
Phurlijharan
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Picnic Spot
Phurlijharan is a 30 ft high waterfall near Bhawanipatna. This waterfall is situated in the middle of a forest and is known for the multicoloured rainbow that can be seen here. It is an ideal picnic spot. Read More »
Shri Ramakrishna Ashram
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Other
Shri Ramakrishna Ashram, established in 1993, works on the principles of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Maa Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. The prime motive of this ashram is to teach people about salvation. There are two units of the ashram, out of which the initial one consists of a... Read More »
Dhavaleswar Temple
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 12
Places to Visit in Kalahandi
  • Type: Religious
Dhavaleswar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is one of the prime attractions of the district. During the month of Kartika, on the full moon day, numerous devotees visit this temple to pay homage to the God. Read More »

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