BHAWANIPATNA
Named After : Its Presiding Deity Bhawanishankar
Places of Interest : Phurli Jharan, Junagarh, Karlapat, Belkhandi
Best Time To Visit: October To June
Bhawanipatna, the headquarters of Kalahandi District, is a
town of numerous temples dedicated to different deities of Hindu pantheon.
Named after its presiding deity 'Bhawanishankar', it is the most
convenient base for touring various places of interest in the district and
the nearby district of Nawapara.
EXCURSIONS
Phurli Jharan
Situated 15-km from the town this perennial waterfall of 16m high has a
special charm of its own.
Junagarh
The old capital of the ex-state of Kalahandi, Junagarh was a well-built
fort with Oriya inscriptions on its temple walls and is located 26-km away
from Bhawanipatna. The historic fort Asurgarh is only 35-km.
Karlapat
Popularly known for its charming wildlife, this place is 32-km from
Bhawanipatna. Situated nearby is the beautiful Khandulala fall. A short
distance from Karlapat is Thuamul-Rampur, a little slice of paradise on
earth.
Belkhandi
On the confluence of the rivers Tel and Utei, Belkhandi, 67-km from
Bhawanipatna is a place of archaeological importance.
Ampani Hills & Haladigundi Valley
The Ampani hills (77-km) with its frolicking valley called 'Haladigundi'
is a place for viewing colourful wildlife and 7-km away from here is the
prehistoric cave paintings at Gudahandi.
Budhikomna
Budhikomna houses the unique brick temple of Pataleswar, 40-km from
Khariar and 115-km from Bhawanipatna.
Yogimath
9-km east of Khariar is Yogimath, famed for the cave paintings of
Neolithic age.
Patalaganga
Situated 40-km from Khariar, is considered as a holy spot.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air:
The nearest airport is situated at 418-km away in
Bhubaneswar
.
Rail:
The nearest railway station is at Kesinga situated 35-km from
Bhawanipatna.
Road:
418-km from Bhubaneswar, Bhawanipatna is connected by all-weather roads
and regular bus services from important parts of Orissa.
WHERE TO STAY
CITY HOTELS:
Hotel Ruchi
Puspa Lodge
Hotel Midtown
Hotel Bishram
Rabi Lodge.
FOR MORE TRAVEL INFORMATION
Tourist Office, Bhawanipatna, District Kalahandi,
Phone: 30402
Gram: ORISSATOUR
Nearby Cities
Phurli Jharan: 15-km
Junagarh: 26-km
Asurgarh: 35-km
Karlapat: 32-km
Belkhandi: 67-km
Ampani: 77-km
Budhikomna: 115-km
Kesinga: 35-km
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