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Taptapani is a hot water spring in the Eastern Ghats of Orissa in the district of Ganjam 50 km from Berhampur. Located at a distance of 174 km from Bhubaneswar, Taptapani is a natural spa village due to the presence of hot water springs throughout the year. It is also home to a number of primitive tribes which makes it a place of interest to anthropologists and sociologists.
The name Taptapani has its origin from the combination of two words Tapta meaning ‘hot’ in Sanskrit and pani which means ‘water’. It is a hot water sulphur spring that pouts from a cleft in a mountain of the Eastern Ghats. The hot water flowing out is collected in a pond adjacent to the spring. The water from the spring is attributed to have medicinal value and considered sacred. Taking a dip in the pond is considered as a cure for a lot of ailments.
A number of tribal settlements, in and around this area, with unique culture and customs have attracted the attention of anthropologists and sociologists who visit these areas regularly to gain interesting insights about the tribal way of life. The main tribes inhabiting the area are the Kutia Kondh, the Dingaria Kondh, the Bonda and the Mali tribes.
The tribes hunt in the surrounding dense jungle. They also depend on agriculture and weaving of baskets for their livelihood. Located at a distance of 35 km from Taptapani is Chandragiri, a Tibetan Buddhist settlement.
Nestled in the green hills of the Eastern Ghats, Chandragiri has a Buddhist Monastery. This settlement started in 1959 when Tibetans came to India following the Chinese aggression of Tibet. The main bus stand in Chandragiri is at Lobersing where there is a small market that sells Tibetan wall mats, carpets, handicrafts and leather goods.
Gopalpur-on-Sea, a pristine beach is located at a distance of 60 km from Taptapani. Unlike other crowded beaches, Gopalpur presents a very calm and serene atmosphere, which makes it an ideal place to unwind. The lighthouse near the beach presents a bird’s eye view of the sea and the beach.
The nearest airport is the Biju Patnaik Airport in Bhubaneswar. The nearest railway station is at Berhampur. Taptapani is connected to almost all major towns in Orissa by road. Taptapani is an all season destination with the months from October to March being the best time to plan a visit.
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Taptapani is a small village situated in the Ganjam District in Orissa. The village derives its name from two words, ‘tapta’ meaning hot and ‘pani’ meaning water. This village has a hot water spring that is believed to have healing powers.
There are several historical towns nearby, amongst which Chandragiri is a prominent one. This town is popular for an old Buddhist Monastery, which is believed to have been built in 1959. A small market, Tibetan temples and numerous flags are some of the highlights of this town.
Another well-known town around Taptapani is Gopalpur-on-Sea, also known as Gopalpur. It is a beach town that is famous for the 18th century Gopal Temple. The lighthouse is the other prominent attraction of this town.
Berhampur is among the other popular towns located near Taptapani. This town has the famous Lakhari Valley Sanctuary which is inhabited by numerous animals, including elephant, black buck and tiger.
The Mahurikalua Temple and Maa Bhairavi Temple are the popular shrines of this town. Other temples like the Siddha Bhairabi Temple and Durga Narayani Temple are visited by many tourists.
Bimanagar, Khajuria, Borigao and Jhadankuli are some of the major tourist destinations located close to Taptapani. Villages like the Daspur, Kanisi and Dayapalli also attract several tourists.
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