Top 5 Best Places to Visiting in Nayagarh – Temples, Waterfalls & Wildlife

1.Kantilo Nilamadhab

Situated majestically on the banks of river Mahanadi, Kantilo is a place of worship for Lord Nilamadhaba Temple on the top of twin hills besides lush green forests. Lord Nilamadhaba has a distinguished place in the worship of Lord Jagannath. This temple is the miniature version of the big Sri Jagannath Temple of Puri and it also follows the same form of seva done at Puri. Many an amazing brass and bell metal crafts also lay out here for their sight which is very dearly carried by many of the travelers as souvenir. There is perennial supply of holy water from the feet of Lord Nilamadhaba. Lord Siddheswar is also a treasure of this place. Orissa within means and is about 100 kms catering away from the State capital, B hubaneswar and 33 kms from Nayagarh towns to ). Maghasaptami is celebrated here on a grand note. Brass & Bellmetal utensils are well known here. Medical facilities are available to tourists at PHC, Kantilo, the closest place to the location. The cheapest Bank to the spot is SBI Kantilo.

Best Time : Any time in the year

2.Dasapalla

Dasapalla is a place situated 40 kms from Nayagrah, where we can find that bulky forests with very rich flowers, fauna and things. Dasapalla is known for its jungle, animal and forest. Govt has also made a water project Kuanria Dam. It is one of the enjoyable picnic places. Kuanria is situated close to a deer park. Dasapalla is popular for Mahabir Temple. Lankapodi festival is also observed in this place. Tourist gets medical facility at CHC, Madhyakhanda Dasapalla, which is nearest to the place. SBI Dasapalla and UCO bank are nearby Banks of the place.

Best Time : November to February

3.Sarankul

Sarankul, situated 14 kms away from Nayagarh, is proud home of the 15th century temple of Sri ladukeswar, or rather Ladu Baba as it is more commonly referred. The presiding Deity here is considered as combined form of Hari (Vishnu) and Hara (Shiv) similar manner as is with the case of Sri Lingaraj in Bhubaneswar. Even the festivals and rituals of Sri Ladukeswar are the same as that of the lord Lingaraj temple. This shrine is the most notable through out of many dedicated by Shaivites of this area. People from all over the place visits the Sarankul on this occasion of Mahashivaratri.

Best Time : Any time in the year

4.Gokulananda Temple

It is situated SW to Sidhamula village and under Khandapara Block, Sidhamula Grampanchayat. Gokulananda temple is mounted on the top of a hill in the river bank of Mahanadi. It has been established under the stewardship of Late Sri Baba Swami Ram Laxman Dash Maharaja. It is pleasant to see the panoramic view of the hill and flowing river of Mahanadi from the hill-top as well as from the site of Sidhamula bridge. The hill is covered full of tall trees and medically plants. There is almost 1 KM of plain surface with full of greenery on bottom of Hill on the bank of river Mahanadi suitable for cooking and playing games to draw most of the local and nearby district tourists to this spot. For Medial assistance tourists can go to CHC, Gania which is neareast to the spot. the nearest Bank to the spot is SBI Khandapada.

Best Time : Any time in the year

5.Jamupatna

Facing Sulia hills base at a distance of 32 kms. from Nayagarh near the shrine of Sriketakeswar Mahadev. A ages-old Banyan Tree climbing up as the locality known as kalpabata is located majestically in front of the temple side a pond. Within the temple complex there are temples of Goddess Bana Durga, Sun God and Astabhuja (eight armed goddess Durga). Odagaon nearest bus stop is at a distance of 5 kms and is going towards Jamupatana. Medical facility in the CHC, Odagaon is open to tourists which is the nearest at the location. SBI Odagaon is located at the nearest place.

Best Time : Any time in the year

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