Sambalpur Tourist Places, Best Place to Visit in Odisha, Sambalpur Tourism Place, Sambalpur Picnic Spots, Samaleswari Temple, Hirakud Dam
Gudguda Waterfall is a hidden gem located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha, about 96 km distance from Sambalpur town and 78 km from Jharsuguda. The Waterfall is nestled within a dense forest region, making it a hub for flora and fauna. Since the waterfall is part of the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, it is surrounded by tropical deciduous forests with abundant greenery, wildlife, and bird species. Gudguda Waterfall is a series of cascading waterfalls that flow down the hill through three levels. The multiple drops and pools created by the…
The Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is 35 km from Sambalpur. Nestled between the Hirakud Dam and Reservoir makes for a picturesque setting. The sanctuary finds a special mention because of noted freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai. During his rebellion against the British Veer Surendra Sai made his base at ‘Barapathara” was located within the sanctuary. Spread over 347 sq KM, the beautiful sanctuary is known for its easy sightings of animals particularly Indian Bison’s, Wild Boars, Sambhar and Peacocks to name a few. The dry deciduous forest attracts a host of winged…
Chiplima Hydro Electric Project is located on the right side bank of the river Mahanadi and 38 km distance from Sambalpur town. The 80 ft high natural fall on the river Mahanadi has been used as the second Hydroelectric project of the Hirakud dam. It is also a religious place for the goddess Maa Ghanteshwari and the presiding deity of the locality. The multi-purpose Hirakud Dam across the river Mahanadi was constructed for flood control, irrigation and power generation. Hirakud Dam is a composite structure of earth, concrete and masonry.…
The Samaleswari Temple is a famous Hindu temple located at a 3 km distance from Sambalpur Town on the bank of the river Mahanadi. It is dedicated to Goddess Samaleswari, the presiding deity of the region, who is considered to be an incarnation of Maa Shakti (the Goddess of Power). This temple holds significant cultural, religious, and historical importance, particularly among the people of western Odisha. The mother goddess Samaleswari is worshipped from ancient times as Jagatjanani, Adishakti, Mahalaxmi, and Mahasaraswati. The region in which the temple is situated has…
