Koraput

Koraput is a city in the state of Odisha (formerly Orissa), near the borders of Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh states. It has enchanting hills, verdant forests, winding streams, exotic wildlife and a rich tribal way of life.

It is the commercial nerve centre of the region. The aircraft engine plant of Hindustan Aeronatics Limited (HAL) is at Sunabeda about 20 km from Koraput. National Aluminium Corporation (Nalco) operates at Damanjodi nearby.

• Bagara Waterfalls. River Kolab forms three waterfalls of about 9 m (30 feet). The last 5 km of the road from Khandaguda is 'kutcha road' (dirt track). There is a rest house near the falls.
• Deomali. The highest & largest mountain peak of Odisha.
• Duduma Waterfalls. The Machkunda River forms the 175 m high waterfalls, with facilities for generation of hydroelectricity at Machkunda Power Station. It is located in the deep forests and is amongst the higher waterfalls in the country. Ankadeli (Onukudelli), a village 3 km away, has its weekly market on Thursdays. The Bondas, a primitive tribe come to the market. There is a dam and reservoir at Jolaput nearby, across the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border.
• Gupteswar Cave Shrine. Cave shrine of Lord Shiva on the banks of the River Shabari. The place name literally means 'hidden God'. Odisha Tourism has a lodge at Gupteswar. There are other caves such as Swargadwar Cave and Paravadi Cave nearby. There is a view point at Sangam Ghat. Kanger Valley National Park is across the river and the inter-state border. During Shivratri the cave tempple attracts 200,000 devotees.
• Kolab Dam. It is across the Kolab River, 900 m (3,000 feet) above sea level with facilities for hydroelectricity generation.
• Maliguda railway tunnel. It is the highest broad gauge tunnel in India. It is on the Visakhapatnam-Kirandaul line.
• Sabara Srikhetra Jagannath Temple, Pujariput (middle of town.
• Shakti Waterfalls. It is a small waterfall with a height of 6 m (20 feet). The water forms a 'S' shape.
• Tribal Museum. It educates tourists about the culture and heritage of the tribals.

Bagara Waterfalls. River Kolab forms three waterfalls of about 9 m (30 feet). The last 5 km of the road from Khandaguda is 'kutcha road' (dirt track). There is a rest house near the falls.

Deomali. The highest & largest mountain peak of Odisha.

Duduma Waterfalls. The Machkunda River forms the 175 m high waterfalls, with facilities for generation of hydroelectricity at Machkunda Power Station. It is located in the deep forests and is amongst the higher waterfalls in the country. Ankadeli (Onukudelli), a village 3 km away, has its weekly market on Thursdays. The Bondas, a primitive tribe come to the market. There is a dam and reservoir at Jolaput nearby, across the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border.

Gupteswar Cave Shrine. Cave shrine of Lord Shiva on the banks of the River Shabari. The place name literally means 'hidden God'. Odisha Tourism has a lodge at Gupteswar. There are other caves such as Swargadwar Cave and Paravadi Cave nearby. There is a view point at Sangam Ghat. Kanger Valley National Park is across the river and the inter-state border. During Shivratri the cave tempple attracts 200,000 devotees.

Kolab Dam. It is across the Kolab River, 900 m (3,000 feet) above sea level with facilities for hydroelectricity generation.

Maliguda railway tunnel. It is the highest broad gauge tunnel in India. It is on the Visakhapatnam-Kirandaul line.

Sabara Srikhetra Jagannath Temple, Pujariput (middle of town.

Shakti Waterfalls. It is a small waterfall with a height of 6 m (20 feet). The water forms a 'S' shape.

Tribal Museum. It educates tourists about the culture and heritage of the tribals.

• Attend Parab. "Parab" is a tribal festival organised by Unicef every year from 16 to 18 November, where one can find different tribal cultures at one place who demonstrate their dance and art forms. It is also a time to shop for decorative handicraft items made by the tribals. So be there without a miss to celebrate.
• Attend Rath Yatra. Rath yatra is the main annual event.

Attend Parab. "Parab" is a tribal festival organised by Unicef every year from 16 to 18 November, where one can find different tribal cultures at one place who demonstrate their dance and art forms. It is also a time to shop for decorative handicraft items made by the tribals. So be there without a miss to celebrate.

Attend Rath Yatra. Rath yatra is the main annual event.

• Chandoori Sai, Goudaguda village, Kakiriguma (40 km from Koraput, +91 9443342241. Buy handicrafts at the guesthouse handicraft shop

Chandoori Sai, Goudaguda village, Kakiriguma (40 km from Koraput, +91 9443342241. Buy handicrafts at the guesthouse handicraft shop

• Chandoori Sai, Goudaguda village (40 km from Koraput, +91 9443342241. Restaurant at guesthouse located in a mixed village of general, adivarsi and potters (Kumar) population 40 km from Koraput. Seasonal. Bookings essential.
• The Jungle Restaurant. A unique place to dine in between the Forest garden of "Tribal Museum". However the food quality is not that good.

Chandoori Sai, Goudaguda village (40 km from Koraput, +91 9443342241. Restaurant at guesthouse located in a mixed village of general, adivarsi and potters (Kumar) population 40 km from Koraput. Seasonal. Bookings essential.

The Jungle Restaurant. A unique place to dine in between the Forest garden of "Tribal Museum". However the food quality is not that good.

Please drink bottled mineral water. It is also available locally.

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