WELCOME TO MALKANGIRI TOURISM

Malkangiri is 130 km distance from Koraput and 626 km from Bhubaneswar. It is the headquarters of the District. This District has filled with hills and dense forests along with valley lands. On October 2, 1992, a new district was formed as a sub-divisional headquarters. It is located in the southern part of Andhra Pradesh and is surrounded by green hills. There are scenic beauty, colourful tribes and unexplored cultural heritage, which provides tourists with a lot to enjoy. The limitless flora & fauna made Malkangiri a nature lovers paradise. The District is derived from the mythological name Malyabantagiri. Malkangiri District is famous for Chittarakonda Dam, Amakunda Falls, Satigada Dam, Mallikeshwar Temple, Bhar Ravi Temple, Maniakonda Temple, Ekagudi and Dekrajodi Falls.

The Malkangiri district covers an area of 5791 sq. Km. As per the 2011 census, the total population of the District is 6,13,192. The male population is 3,03,624, and the female population is 3,09,568. The Malkangiri district has 1 subdivision, 1045 Villages, 111 Gram Panchayats, 07 Tahasils and 07 Blocks, 1 Municipality, 1 N.A.C, 2 Assembly Constituency and 12 Police stations are there in the Malkangiri District.

Balimela Dam is loacted at a distance of 30 km from Malkangiri and 105 km from Jeypore town. It is the headquarters of the Hydroelectric project and is 22 km from Chitrakonda. The Balimela Power Project forms the second stage of development of Machkund – Sileru River, the first stage being the Machkund Project. Balimela Dam is impounded by a Earth-cum-Rock fill at Chitrakonda known as Balimela Dam. There is Balimela dam View Point for tourists to see the natural beauty of this place. A large number of Visitors come here to Weekend Party on the reservoir in the winter. Balimela Dam is a popular tourist attraction places in Malkangiri

Chitrakonda is a dam on the Sile River for power generation at Balimela. It is located just 3 km away from Chitrakond Market and 60 km distance from the Malkangiri town. Malkangiri district, rich in natural beauty, attracts tourists from across the state and beyond. The Balimela Reservoir is known as the Chitrakonda dam, which has become a tourist destination in the Malkangiri district. It is a good place for a weekend picnic in the winter season. Chitrakonda Dam and Eco-park are one of the best tourist places in Malkangiri, Odisha.

Ammakunda is situated at about 70 Km from Malkangiri district near Khoirput.  It is a hilly place having a perennial waterfall that creates a pool of crystal clear water. The beautiful natural atmosphere and the amazing sound of the waterfall attract the visiter and picnic rush the spot during the Winter Season. There are fishes found in that gorge that are quite friendly to the human being and are believed to be the form of Lord Vishnu in Matsya Avatar. Ammakunda waterfall is a popular tourist places in Malkangiri District.

Satiguda Nature Camp and dam is only 8 km distance from Malkangiri town. It is a small water Reservoir surrounded by hills and dense forest. The Dam provides an irrigation facility to the nearby cultivable land throughout the year. Its Panoramic views attract visitors for boating and picnic. The natural beauty of the Dam can be enjoyed in the time of sunrise, and sunset is charming and enjoyable. A boating facility is also available inside the Reservoir, which attracts visitors as well as the local people. Satiguda Natur Camp is the best picnic place near Malkangiri Town. Satiguda dam and Nature Camp is one of the most popular tourist places in Malkangiri District, Odisha.

Sitakunda a beautiful place is situated 90 km from Malkangiri and Koraput via Khairput of Malkangiri district. A place of boating spot is situated at Bonda hills where Sita Devi used to take bath in this Kund during her way to Dandakaranya with Sri Ram and Laxman. The scenic beauty of this place is very attractive. It is also picnic spots. Sitaknda covered with mountain and jungles. Sitakunda is holy places in Malkangiri, Odisha.

Mallikeswar temple is a famous temple in the Malkangiri District. The Mallikeswar temple is located 4 km from Malkangiri town and at the top of the Mallikeshwar hill. The temple is surrounded by hills and dense forests. Lord Shiva is the presiding deity of this place. According to the people, the height of the Shiva Lingam in this temple is increasing day by day. Maha Sivaratri is the main festival of Mallikeswar. Thousands of devotees come here every year to watch the festival.  Mallikeswar Temple & Hill are a best tourist places in Malkangiri, Odisha

A famous Shiva Linga is found in the nearby “Goi Hill” of Malkangiri Town. During the “Maha Shivaratri Festival,” a large religious crowd is gathered at this hill temple of Lord Shiva. The height of the Shiva Linga is more than 6 feet. It has been observed that this Shiva Linga is gradually rising over a period of time. A famous Shiva Linga is found in the nearby “Goi Hill” of Malkangiri Town. During the “Maha Shivaratri Festival,” a large religious crowd is gathered at this hill temple of Lord Shiva. Goi Hill is a popular tourist destination in Malkangiri

Bonda Hill is located at a distance of 80 Kilometers from District Headquarter and comes under Khairput Block. This is the living place of Bondas, one of the primitive tribal communities. It is surrounded by dense hilly forest. The Bondas of this place even now remain naked, and it is believed that they were cursed by Goddess Sita, as they laughed at her while she was bathing in a Kunda, which is named as Sita Kunda at Bonda Hill. There is one specific festival called “Patkhanda Vatra” at Mudulipada celebrated in January by the Bondas in which they worship a sword. Bonda Hill station is best places to visit in Malkangiri

Bhairabi Temple is situated at a distance of 3 km away from Malkangiri Town. Many religious visitors are attracted to this temple to worship throughout the Year. The deity is believed to be worshipped by the King of Malkangiri whose castles remains are still found on the Raja Rani Hill just in front of Bhairavi temple. Maha Sivaratri is the main festival of Bhairavi Temple. Every year thousands of devotees come here to see the Festival. It is an attractive place for visitors. Maa bhairabi mandir is a famous temple in malkangiri.

Manyamkonda temple is one of the Gram Panchayat of Kalimela Block and it is situated at about a distance of 90 Km from the Malkangiri Town state of odisha. This is an important religious place in Malkangiri District as the famous God of the Malkangiri District. Lord Mahaprabhu) is being worshipped at this place. Every year during March/April a festival is being celebrated here. Mauli maa mandir is a popular famous temple in malkangiri District.

Ekagudi waterfall is the highest waterfall in Malkangir. It is located at Salimi and is 30 km distance from Mathili and 70 km from Malkangiri. The height of this waterfall is around 200 feet. After crossing farmlands, forests and hilly roads, Ekagudi waterfall comes. The waterfall is visible about a kilometre from the parking lot. Winter is the perfect time to have a picnic here. It is a good place to bathe because the spring water is clean. Ekagudi waterfall is one of the popular tourist attractions places in the Malkangiri district of Odisha.

Dekrajodi waterfall is an attractive tourist place in Malkangiri. It is 20 km distance from Kalimela and 51 km from Malakangiri town. As this beautiful waterfall is near the border of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, many tourists from both states come here for a picnic. Near the Dekrajodi waterfall, there are tribal statues that show the customs and traditions of the tribals. The location of the waterfall is calm, and it is really beautiful. The Winter season is the best time for group picnics here. Dekrajodi waterfall is a popular picnic spot in the Malkangiri district of Odisha.