5 Best Place to visit in Western Odisha
Planning to visit Western Odisha ? Wondering about tourist spots in Western Odisha ?
Here we bring to you top 5 places to visit in Western Odisha :
1.Hirakud Dam- Sambalpur
Hirakud Dam is the longest earthen dam in the world. It is located 16.5km from Sambalpur.It is one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects started after India’s independence.This beautiful dam is a tourist attraction in Odisha .This iconic masterpiece is making the country proud by being one of Asia’s biggest artificial lake.
2. Samaleswari Temple:
This temple is dedicated to the goddess known as ‘Samaleswari’, also known among the natives as samalei maa . Comfortably seated on the banks of Mahanadi River in Sambalpur district, Odisha, Samaleswari Temple was built in the 16th-century, and hence, it is touted as one of the oldest Hindu shrines in Odisha.
3. Khandadhar Falls
Located at Bonaigarh in Sundargarh district this beautiful waterfall is a perfect picnic spot .It is the 12th highest waterfall in India and 2nd highest waterfall in Odisha.The Khandadhar Falls is 104 kilometres (65 mi) from Rourkela via Bonaigarh, and 132 kilometres (82 mi) from Kendujhar
4. Gudguda Waterfalls :
Located near Badbahal village under Kuchinda block in Salebhadi panchayat of the district, the tourist place houses Pindis for picnic, bench for sitting and toilet arrangement.Gudguda waterfall has 7 streams for which it is also called Saptaganga. However, only three streams are visible. The lush green environment adds to the beauty of this place.
5. Debrigarh Wildlife Santuary
The Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in the Bargarh district in the Indian state of Odisha, covering a total area of 346.91 km2. It is situated near the city of Sambalpur’s Hirakud Dam. The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is an important location for the conservation of various local wildlife and their habitat. It is home to an wide variety of flora and fauna.
