Gajapati is an important tourist destination in the Indian state of Odisha (Orissa). Today I am going to share with you about the best Tourist Spots in Gajapati District. Gajapati is the perfect destination, where one can take a break from drudgery daily monotony & simply rejuvenate. Geographical location of this district is totally interesting. The region is proud of its rich cultural heritage. Gajapati is well connected to the major cities of India, that’s why it provides various facilities for Travelling. This district is covered by various ancient temples, greenery landscapes, hills and waterfalls. Gajapati district is also famous for pisciculture and horticulture plantation.
Location Map of Gajapati District
Gajapati is a perfect place for the nature lovers, where one can visit attractive places with a Low budget. Here in this post, I have prepared a full list of tourist spots in Gajapati. Mainly people come here to gather more experience about the history of this place. Read this article from beginning to end to know about the best tourist spots in Gajapati district.
Best Tourist spots in Gajapati district
Just look at below to see the best tourist spots in Gajapati district…….
- Gandahati Waterfall,
- Mahendragiri Temple,
- Chandragiri Temple,
- Brundavan Palace,
- Serango, Jeerango,
- Harabhangi, these all are the major tourist spots in Gajapati district.
Which is the best time to Visit in Gajapati?
Winter is the best time to visit this destination because this time you can easily communicate with all places. You can also visit on the day of the occasions which I have mentioned below.
Now I am going to describe all the above mention destination or the best Tourist spots in Gajapati district shortly. Keep reading…..
Gandahati Waterfall:
The Gandahati Waterfall is the famous fall in Odisha. It is located at a distance of 30 kilometres from Paralakhemundi. This waterfall enclosed by dense forest. The scenic beauty and many wild animals like elephants are coming from the upper side of the hill. Besides the waterfall, a holy Hindu temple is situated. During the time of festival huge numbers of visitors gather here to celebrate the festival.
Mahendragiri Temple:
Mahendragiri is a famous tourist spot in Gajapati district. It is also considered as a popular religious place. Mahendragiri is a mountain peak, which is a part of Eastern Ghat at an elevation of 1,501 meters from the mean sea level. This hilly area is highly related to the mythology. Everybody believed that once Lord Parshuram stayed and meditate here for a long time. Lord Shiva and Lord Parshuram temple are the main attraction of this site.
As per the mythology, it is believed that during Dwapara yug, Mother Kunti along with her five sons used to stay here for a certain time during their 12 years exile.
Mahashivratri is the main festival of this site. During the time of the festival, thousands of devotees from other states visit here and trek on to the peak to worship Lord Shiva. Kunti temple is another attraction of this place.
The scenic beauty and trekking facilities of this hilly area always attract huge numbers of travellers.
Chandragiri Temple:
Chandragiri Temple is located at a distance of 90 kilometres from Jeerango. The architecture of this temple is really attractive. This temple surrounded by beautiful forest. This site is also famous for horticulture plantation like mango, orange, guava etc. This place is also famous for the Tibetan woollen garments.
Serango:
 Serango is located at a distance of 34 kilometres from Paralakhemundi and 6 kilometres from Gumma. This place is popular for its scenic beauty and also a health resort.
Jeerango:
It is located at a distance of 31 kilometres from Paralakhemundi. Baladev temple is the main attraction of this site. It is surrounded by the dense forest and horticulture plantation. This site is also famous for Gudguda waterfall.
Harabhangi:
One irrigation project with scenic beauty and pisciculture has made the place tourist importance. Harabhangi is also a good place for the picnic.
Brundavan Palace:
Brundavan is an important place, famous for scenic beauty. It was built by the Maharaja of Paralakhemundi for their use during summer. This place is located on the bank of river Mahendratanaya and surrounded by thick teak trees. The inscriptions on the wall are the most attracting feature of this place. Nowadays this place under the control of Dept. of Tourism, Government of Odisha. This site also famous as a good picnic spot.
If you love adventure, so friends don’t waste your time and visit all amazing places in Gajapati district, which I have already mentioned.
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