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Bhimkund Waterfall & Picnic Spot, Keonjhar

Bhimkund Picnic Spot is a natural reservoir located on the border of Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts in Odisha. It is about 35 km from Ghatagaon Maa Tarini Temple and 37 km from Karanjia. While the site is more famous from the Mayurbhanj side, the Keonjhar side also offers beautiful access to this mystical spot. Bhimkund is a natural pool formed by the Baitarani River, which cascades down from a rocky gorge to create a waterfall and a serene, deep pool of blue water. The Mayurbhanj side is visible from the…

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07/03/2025

Picnic Spot / Sundargarh

Kanhakund View Point, Sundargarh

Kanhakund (Kanakund) is a hidden gem of natural beauty and adventure, located in the the Sundargarh district of Odisha, 8 km from Balishnkara and 44 km distance from Sundargarh town. Kanakund, with its rocky terrain, deep canyons, and pristine water bodies, this untouched destination offers a blend of adventure, geology, and cultural significance. Dubbed the Grand Canyon of Odisha, Kanakund is a paradise for explorers, trekkers, and photographers. Kanhakund’s striking rock formations and layered cliffs have been shaped by thousands of years of erosion, revealing a fascinating geological history. The…

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01/03/2025

Koraput / Lake / Picnic Spot

Pandi Dam & Picnic Spot, Kechala, Koraput

Pandi Picnic Spot is located at Kechala, about 10 km from the Waterway Pond ferry point near Koraput town. A copper plate inscription reveals that the area was granted to Narasingha Mishra by the then Maharaja Krishna Dev on the occasion of the solar eclipse in 1620. The presence of Jain relics in the region highlights the significant impact of Jainism during the medieval period. A 30-foot-high Jain temple, featuring images of Tirthankaras identified as Rishabhanatha, Mahavira, Ambika Devi, Jakhya, and Jakhyani, indicates that Kechala was once a prominent centre…

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21/12/2020