Located at the central region of Simlipal National Park, Barehipani is a spectacular and eye catching waterfall. Water cascading from a height of 399 m and impinges on the down valley with tremendous force in a grandeur style.
One of the longest Dam in the world, Hirakud stands in its lone majesty across the great river Mahanadi which drains an area of 1,33,090 Sq. km more than twice the area of Sri Lanka. The bulk of this Dam contains earth, concrete and masonry materials, sufficient to make a road 8 metres wide and pave it from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and Amritsar to Dibrugarh in Assam. From horizon to horizon the reservoir forms the largest artificial lake in Asia with an area of 746 Sq.km having a shore line over 640 km.
A gorge on the river Ib, extending over 5 Km, it is popular as a picnic spot. A naturally formed Siva Lingam of black granite worshipped by the local people, is an additional attraction.
244 metres in height, the waterfall at Khandadhar is said to be the loveliest waterfall in Orissa and it is nice picnic spot. It is famous for a waterfall of about 500 ft in height amidst lush green forest. It is an ideal place for picnic.
Situated about 30 km from Rourkela, the Mandira dam on the river Shankh provides boating facilities. The SAIL authorities of Rourkela have constructed a huge reservoir for breeding fish. There is a Guest House for visitors.
The Indira Gandhi Park located on Sector 4, near Ring Road has beautiful gardens, a mini zoo and an aquarium. Spring season is the best time for a visit to see a host rare flowers. The gardens include a fountain garden, rose garden and Japanese garden on 42 acres of land. The zoo has a train which goes around from which you can watch the animals. The park also has a big tower from where one can get a beautiful view of the city. The park is open on all days from 7 A.M.to 9 P.M except Fridays. The zoo is open from 8 A.M.to 5 P.M.
Balighai Beach is 8 km from Puri on the confluence of river Nuanai and Bay of Bengal. The beach is a popular picnic spot fringed by lovely causarina trees.
Golden sands, amazing sceneries of sunrise and sunset, soothing effect of sunbath and seclusion in tranquility, Puri Beach offers all these to her most privileged guests. A favorite tourist spot, Puri beach is very lengthy and quite wide. This place offers physical and spiritual calmness for the body and soul. The seashore breasts famous pilgrim centers including Jagannath temple.
Swargadwar, literally means the door to heaven is a secluded beach and a holy place in Puri. This beach is unaffected by the modern cultural offing and still maintains the sacred nature. Many Hindu devotees visit this beach to have a dip at sea. Legends claim that this was the bathing place of Sri Chaithanyadev who attained the state of Brahma stands for the divine soul.
Patudi lying at 15 km from Phulbani provides a panoramic view amidst the dense forests and hills on both side of river Bada Saluki. There is also a waterfall on the River Bada Saluki.
A place of natural beauty with a waterfall on the river Bada Saluki,it has dense forests and hills on both sides of the river. The cool breeze and the melody of chirping birds generate poetic thoughts in the minds of the visitors.