Adventures
Adventure tours in Odisha is very interesting and memorable trip. All peoples should like adventure in their life, so they visit different adventurous places to get some wonderful experience of adventure. The state Odisha is full of adventurous places where tourist can get the most adventurous moments of their life. The beautiful forests, hills, wild animals and many more things of Odisha provide tourist the joyful adventurous experience. By Travel in Odisha you can visualize the beauty and adventure of Odisha .
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Barunei Hills :
Location: Barunei hills (Khordha District)
Timings: Daily (5.30am -10am and again between 4pm -6pm)
Open: Daily
Why Barunei: Adventure lovers in Bhubaneswar can now enjoy short flying trips with paramotoring here. Here people can take a joy ride and get an aerial view at a height of 300 feet above the ground.
Booking type: On spot
Type of activities played: Popular picnic spot,Trekking
Pricings:15-minute ride costs Rs 2000
Things to Know:The road upwards to the top of the hill is steep as hell. It makes you sweat in winter. But full of greenery, natural sights, and picnic spots.
Chandrabhaga Beach :
Location: Chandrabhaga Beach (puri district)
Timings: Daily (5:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Open: All days of the week
Why Chandrabhaga Beach: One may find many fun water and other activities to enjoy on this beach. For the solo traveller quintessential water activities services are provided that can unravel your tempestuous state of mind. Besides this, one can enjoy several other activities with their family also.
Booking type: On spot
Type of activities played: Parasailing,Paramotoring,ATV rides,Rifle shooting,Archery,Jet Ski,Banana Boats,Bicycles,Beach Volleyball,Speedboating
Pricings:Free
Things to Know:Besides its religious aspect, the beach also holds festivals and marks cultural importance. One must visit the beach during the festival to get enchanted by the ingenious minds of the artists. The nearby Konark Sun Temple is also a place that cannot be missed.
Puri Beach :
Location:Puri Beach (puri district)
Timings: Daily (5:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Open: Monday to Sunday
Why Puri Beach:This is set to emerge as a major water sports destination.A tourist can enjoy here .
Booking type: On spot
Type of activities played:Jet skiing,Banana boats,Speed Boating
Pricings:Free
Things to Know:The Puri beach is an excellent place for water sports activities like angling, boat ride, swimming, surfing and sea cruising. Well, these are the most interesting and favorite activities of visitors. But, if you don’t like to indulge in such adventurous activities, then you may stroll during the evening hours on soft golden sand. Also, you should not avoid sunbathing on the beach as it gives complete relaxation to the body. For sightseeing, you can board a boat and go for a boat riding in the sea.
Chilika :
Location:Chilika (Khordha District)
Timings: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Open: Monday to Sunday
Why Chilika:Chilika Lake is called a lagoon because it is a shallow body of brackish water separated from a larger body of water. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India covering almost 1100 kms. It is located near Puri, Ganjam and Khurda cities in the state of Odisha.
Booking type: Pre Book
Type of activities played:Jet-Skiing, Motor boating and Water Scooters.
Pricings:Free
Things to Know:Bird Sanctuary. Nalabana Island. Many of Chilika Lake’s million-plus migratory birds — including grey-legged geese, herons, cranes and pink flamingos — spend the winter months (November to mid-January) within the bird sanctuary on Nalabana Island.
The Puri Konark Marine Drive :
Location:The Puri Konark Marine Drive
Timings: 4:00am to 10pm
Open: Monday to Sunday
Why The Puri Konark Marine Drive :Dotted along this picturesque marine drive tourists can have a lot of fun. are some of Odisha’s most popular water sports available here .
Booking type: On Spot
Type of activities played:Snorkelling, Water Scooters, Surfing and a lot more
Pricings:Free
Things to Know:The Puri Konark Marine Drive is bespeckled with a number of picnic spots, and temples. Ramachandi Temple and Picnic Spot is one of the most famous spot to enjoy some water sports. Boating at dawn is worth giving a shot. But you will have to pre-book your ride with the boat boys one day in advance.
Tampara Lake :
Location:Tampara Lake, Ganjam
Timings: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Open: Monday to Sunday
Why Tampara Lake :Tampara Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in odisha. The beautiful lake & the nearby Chilika Lagoon highlight the ecological diversity Odisha is blessed with. While Tampara is a fresh water lake, Chilika is a brackish water lagoon. The fact that Tampara is mostly secluded adds to its novelty.
Booking type: On Spot
Type of activities played:Boating ,water sports
Pricings:Free
Things to Know:Tampara Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in the State. Below is a visual treat of Tampara Lake. While you are at Tampara Lake, indulge in a leisurely boat ride, the serenity of the lake provides the perfect setting to enjoy a moment of solitude.
Ramchandi :
Location:Ramchandi,Puri
Timings:08:00 am – 06:00 pm
Open:Daliy
Why Ramchandi:Ramchandi Beach is an intriguing tourist attraction that immediately uplifts the mood of visitors. This beach is an ideal spot for relishing some fun by indulging into the fun activities. The beach also has the shacks and a restaurant that serves delicious snacks at pocket-friendly charges. The holy shrine of the Goddess Ramchandi is located at a walking distance from the beach.
Booking type: On Spot
Type of activities played:: motor-boating, parasailing, and jet-skiing.
Pricings:Free
Things to Know:Located on the Marine Drive of Konark, close to the Ramchandi Temple, the Ramchandi Beach is an untouched sandy heaven explored by only a few. The pure water of the Bay of Bengal and the River Kusabhadra which confluence a short distance from the marine drive, is yet another spectacular sight.
Trekking
Odisha makes up for an ideal destination to attract enthusiastic trekkers. Through this activity, one can explore and soak in the state’s majestic beauty.
Mahendragiri Trek :
Location:Gajapati District
Routes To Reach: By Road
Nearest Railway Station: Chatrapur
Elevation:On arrival start Trekking to Mahendragiri, trek for 4 hours, this is a mountain peak at in the Paralakhemundi subdivision of the district of Gajapati, Odisha, India. It is situated on Eastern Ghats at an elevation of 1,501 metres (4,925 ft).
Trekking Type: Jungle
Average Cost Per Person: ~INR 1500
What To Expect Inside:Great scenic beauty,Hills and thick forests,Peacocks,Flying squirrels,Elephants, Spotted deer,Leopards,Talking mynahs ,Majestic beauty of the mountain,Temples,Blue sea,Crystal clear waters
Places To See During Trekking:Mahendrgiri Trekking Tour: Mahendragiri Mountain is located in the middle of Eastern Ghats in Gajapati District, Odisha. It is popular for its spiritual values and trekking destination. It is a ‘Kula Parvata’ along with Malaya, Sahyadri, Parijatra, Shuktiman, Vindhya and Malyavaan.
Information: Tourists can go for adventurous trekking to this hill station . There are three temples on the top of the mountain. These temples are named after the Pandava brothers and their mother Kunti. The Kunti temple is 30 feet high and is at one end of the flat top the mountain. There is a Gokarneswar Linga here, in which whatever amount of water poured, gets disappear. The main festival of Mahendragiri is Maha Shiva Ratri occuring in between February and March. At that time, thousand of devotees from all around the world come here and trek onto the peak to worship Lord Shiva. The other two temples are the Yudhisthira temple and the Bhima temple.
Things Not To Miss: Navratri is the chief festival celebrated in this district which attracts thousands of people across the state as well as India. Whether is generally pleasant throughout the year. Flight and train can be taken to Ganjam. The place can also be reached by road by renting cars or buses.The mythological essence makes this place a famous tourist spot. Several locations have many ancient stories to tell. Mahendragiri is also famous as an excavation spot.
Gandhamardhan Trek :
Location:Bargarh (Baragarh) District
Routes To Reach: By Road
Nearest Railway Station: Khariar Road Railway Station
Elevation:On arrival start Trekking to Mahendragiri, trek for 4 hours, this is a mountain peak at in the Paralakhemundi subdivision of the district of Gajapati, Odisha, India. It is situated on Eastern Ghats at an elevation of 1,501 metres (4,925 ft).
Trekking Type: Jungle
Average Cost Per Person: ~INR 20
What To Expect Inside:Great scenic beauty,Hills and thick forests,Peacocks,Flying squirrels,Elephants, Spotted deer,Leopards,Talking mynahs ,Majestic beauty of the mountain,Temples,Blue sea,Crystal clear waters
Places To See During Trekking:Mahendrgiri Trekking Tour: Mahendragiri Mountain is located in the middle of Eastern Ghats in Gajapati District, Odisha. It is popular for its spiritual values and trekking destination. It is a ‘Kula Parvata’ along with Malaya, Sahyadri, Parijatra, Shuktiman, Vindhya and Malyavaan.
Information:Trekking in Gandhamardan Hill is truly an enriching experience as the entire valley has rivers and beautiful surroundings. The scenic beauty of the place is worth appreciating as it is completely surrounded by lush forests and beautiful herbal plants and flowers. While trekking through Gandhamardan Hill, youwill experience peace and solitude as you hve never experienced before. Apart from your footstep only noise you hear will be chirping of birds , the gurgle of the flowing streams and soothing undefined sounds of nature . To experience the true joy of nature, it is time to trek in the Gandhamardan Hills and take back memories to be cherished for a long time.
Things Not To Miss: Gandhamardhan Hills is a hill located between Bargarh and Balangir in Orissa, the place where is famous for medicine plants that are planted by residents and they are residents’s living resources, Gandhamardhan also play an important role in the religious life of the people who live in Orissa and carry a lot of mysterious legends of Buddhism. There are two hills that tourists can not miss are: Nrusimhanath on the north slope and Harishankar temples on the southern slope, we make sure that you will be told about the stories relating to the gods as well as learn more religion of the people of Orissa.
Nilagiri Trek :
Location:Balasore District
Routes To Reach: By Road
Nearest Railway Station: Balasore (BLS)
Elevation:Nilagiri is located at21.46°N 86.77°E. It has an average elevation of 23 m (75 ft). The area mainly comprises hills and plateaus with Laterite being the main soil type.
Trekking Type: Hard Trek
Average Cost Per Person: ~INR 6 per person
What To Expect Inside:Elephants,Barking deer,leopards,Tigers,Panther,Sambhar,wild dog,Hyena,Bird species,Various reptiles,Green lush,Bamboos (Bambusa Arundinacea)
Places To See During Trekking:Trekking In Nilgiri : The gentle slopes of the Nilgiri Hills are ideal for trekking, hiking and bicycling. The three major towns of Nilgiri that is- Ooty, Kotagiri and Coonoor are ideal places for trekking enthusiasts. These towns offer low gentle slopes, where the dense Shola trees are growing in abundance.
Information:The Nilagiri Hill is Situated in Kuldiha forest range in the district of Balasore, Orissa; it is an attractive destination for trekkers because of the dangerous terrain of the hills that is always a great challenge for trekking lovers to overcome. Nilagiri Hill not only brings perfect experience but also natural scenery, an abundance of wildlife species, vast beauty that helps Nilagiri to be on the top choice of tourists who join in the adventure.
Things Not To Miss: Kuldiha Jungle, Nilgiri Hill Trek, Panchalingeswar, The Kuldiha Jungle is not only known for the Wildlife of Orissa, but it is also renowned for its stunning extended mountainous range.
Daringbadi :
Location:Kandhamal District
Routes To Reach: By Road
Nearest Railway Station:Berhampur
Elevation:At an elevation of around 914m, Daringbadi is a lush and peaceful hill station in Odisha’s Kandhmal district. It is named after the British official Daring Saheb who was once in charge of the area. For its scenic landscapes and climactic similarity, it is also called the Kashmir of Odisha.
Trekking Type: Camp
Average Cost Per Person: ~INR 3,999
What To Expect Inside:Snowfall,coffee and tea plantations,big mountain
Places To See During Trekking:In daringbadi, you will get to accomplish an elevation an of 914.4 meters. And this trek will be of 4–5 days. There are lots of points and places to camp there like lovers point, hill view park, natural park, coffee garden etc. If you are lucky you would also experience snowfall here.
Information:Daringbadi is a tranquil and beautiful hill station located at a height of about 900 m above sea level. The winding hill routes of this peaceful place are dotted with coffee and tea plantations. This scenic place enjoys pleasant temperatures throughout the year and hence can be visited all year round.it is an attractive destination for trekkers because the tourist can feel the peace and power of nature by trekking the hill.
Things Not To Miss:Places like Rushikulya river, Doluri river, Hill View Point, Patudi waterfalls are famous sight-seeing places. The Belghar Sanctuary is a sprawling area which houses a variety of wild animals and is treat to the eye and is habituated by tribal people. Daringbadi has numerous coffee, turmeric, black pepper gardens and pine forests which are seen at frequent intervals.
Taptapani :
Location:Ganjam District
Routes To Reach: By Road
Nearest Railway Station:Berhampur
Elevation:The location of Taptapani is another reason for the influx of tourism in Berhampur. The hot springs are nestled in the midst of the Eastern Ghats at an elevation of 1800 ft above sea level.
Trekking Type: Camp
Average Cost Per Person: no entry fee
What To Expect Inside:Soak in the hot water springs,Visit deer park,Go trekking,Explore wildlife,Visit temples,Explore the tribal villages of Taptapani
Places To See During Trekking:This place is surrounded by hills and forest, which can be a good place for trekking and explore wildlife.
Information: This is a good place for trekking and explore wildlife. This hill station is named after the hot water springs in the area. Taptapani is perched atop a height of 1800 feet above sea level. The tribal communities and the picturesque landscape of Taptapani are some of the attractions of Taptapani.
Things Not To Miss:Taptapani also has many tribal villages around it with many tribes such as the Dingaria Kondh and the Mali. Exploring their villages around Taptapani can also give you a glimpse of the tribal life, their traditions and rituals. The forest also offers great views of wildlife with rare birds. There is also an adjoining deer park close to Taptapani, which is maintained by the Forest Department. Apart from the hot water springs, there are also many temples spread all over the area.
Deomali Trek :
Location:Koraput District
Routes To Reach: By Bike
Nearest Railway Station:Koraput railway station
Elevation:Deomali standing at 1672m above the sea level is the highest mountain peak of Orissa. The scenic view from the top is breathtaking. It is not only a tourist attraction but also marvel for adventurous sports lovers & campers for hang gliding, mountaineering and trekking.
Trekking Type:Climbing
Average Cost Per Person: ~INR 3,999
What To Expect Inside:Deep green forest,Brooks and deep valleys,Drinking water,waterfalls
Places To See During Trekking:The golden rays of the morning sunlight was falling upon us as we rode through the lonely roads. Blame it on the magic of Deomali, but Partha, my friend had a grin on his face like a baby and I was smiling like an idiot too. We arrested every landscape of this place in our camera lenses while making our way up the mountain.
Information:The highest mountain Peak of Odisha Deomali is an idealic for trekking expeditions. You just love to trek and tent a night in the valley.The valley at Deomali is more spread and not steep and curvy . This way it’s safer and easy up there. The trek is easier. Deomali trek can be tagged & promoted as a ‘trek for beginners’. Winters don’t experience snowfall at Deomali but are cold enough to thrill. There is no danger from wild animals. The road takes you right to the top of the valley. Deomali as an ideal place to trek.
Things Not To Miss:Deomali Peak, with an elevation of about 1,672 m, is the highest peak in the state of Odisha, it is situated near Doodhari village, Pottangi Panchayat division which is 70 km from Koraput via semiliguda, in Southern Odisha. It Surrounded by deep green forest, the peak is rich in flora and fauna; this hill range is rich in mineral resources such as bauxite, limestone and gemstones. Deomali is dotted with brooks and deep valleys, and inhabited by tribes such Kandhas, Parajas, Bhumia, Malis and Bhotias, it is not only a marvel for the tourists but also to the adventurous sports lovers for hang gliding, mountaineering and trekking. On this recent days Odisha tourism Department, is taking many development steps to popularize this peak amongst the travellers as a hot tourist spot by connecting the Tar roads, Hill top amenities centre, drinking water points on the hill top, Watching towers for perfect view of the arena.
Khandadhar :
Location:Keonjhar District
Routes To Reach: By Bike
Nearest Railway Station:Rourkela railway station
Elevation:Khandadhar is the 12th Largest water fall in India and 2nd largest water fall in Odisha. It is a perinial waterfall and the water fall height is 801 ft. It is in the Sundergarh district of Orissa.
Trekking Type:Hiking
Average Cost Per Person: Free
What To Expect Inside:Green forests,Mountains,Beautiful nature,Waterfall,Mountain
Places To See During Trekking:Khandadhar Falls at 244 mts, is the 12th highest waterfall in India and the area is a popular picnic spot. It is best visited after monsoon and presents beautiful view of untouched natural scenery. Hiking and trekking is also undertaken by adventurous tourists to view the waterfalls from the top of the hill.
Information:This is the second highest fall of Orissa . The height of the fall is 244 mtrs. The magnificent sight, high amidst lush green forests, makes a great picnic spot. It is a pleasant spot amidst thick jungles and mountains ideal for nature lovers. It is a hidden treasure of nature. The scene created by the glittering waters that trickle down the magnificent waterfall can best be enjoyed from mountain top. It surroundings form a perfect base for trekking and sightseeing.
Things Not To Miss:Trekking up to the Khandadhar Falls is one of the most exciting things to do in Rourkela. Korapani Nala plunges from an altitude of 240 m to form Khandadhar Falls which is one of the highest waterfalls in Odisha. Surrounded by dense forests, the waterfall resembles the edge of the sword, hence named ‘Khandadhar’. Ideal for nature lovers and peace seekers, a trip to Rourkela remains unfinished without visiting this surreal cascade.