Gandhamardhan Hills

431KM per person

Bhubaneswar	Bargarh	≈ 05h 40min
Bargarh	Gandhamardhan Hill	≈ 02h 45min

Bhubaneswar	Gandhamardhan Hill	≈ 09h 32min

Trekking Available

BEST TIME TO VISIT : October to June

Distance from Bhubaneswar: 431.3 km.

Elevation: 3,250 ft (990 m)
Travel Option : Car

WHAT TO EXPECT INSIDE :

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Do’s & Don’ts

Do remember to carry all your important travel documents and all the emergency contacts.
Take noted trails if available or consult local guide.
Dont light anything on the way or throw any burning match or any other burning material on the road or into the forest area.
Do wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes.
Take plenty of Water to escape from dehydration.
Beware of wildlife animals and insects.
Do not exceed the approved speed of 30 kmph while going to any Hill Station.
always keep First aid kit while in trip.
Do not drink alcohol on your journey.
Please keep roads clean. DO NOT LITTER. The offence is punishable.
To keep the environment clean, please avoid carring plastic bags with you
In doubt always take help of the Local Police(Call-100).

This hill also has a lot of historic importance as it was once a seat of Buddhist culture. To date many ruins are found on the plateau at the hilltop. According to Hindu theology,Lord Hanuman carried this hill on his shoulders from Himalayas to save the life of Lakshman. In the Tretaya Yug (the Silver Age), Jambavan (the unerring counselor of Ram) had suggested Veer Hanuman to bring Bisalyakarani before dawn, so that Laxman would rise back to life. It was in the middle of the war between Lord Ram and Ravan. Hanuman failed to identify the particular herb and carried on his shoulders a huge Himalayan mass. While flying above and proceeding toward Lanka (the kingdom of Ravan), a portion dropped down. Gandhamardan is synonymous to that portion only.

4h 50min

Hills & Mountains

Destination

Gandhamardhan Hills
Departure Time

Approximately 8:30 PM.
Dress Code

Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and warm jacket.

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Gandhamardhan Hills

The two main access point to this hill is the Nrushinghanath Temple (Baragarh district) in the North side and the Harishankar temple and falls (Balangir district) in the south side. The road distance between the two is 40 kms and one can walk on the mountain top between these two places through a day long 16 km hike.