Tourist information of Dhenkanal District |
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Places of Interest
There are scores of places which can be of interest to you.
Given below are some of the most popular places. Depending on your taste and
time, tailor made itineraries can be prepared. |
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Kapilas (
Joranda
(The Shrines of Mahima
Dharma),
Balaram Mandir
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Ladagarh,
Dandadhar (Ramial),
Kualo, Saranga,
Ganesh Khol,
Jeevan Khol,
Nagena (Annakotiswar)
Radhadeipur
(Unkottiswar),
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Paschimeswar,
Bhuban,
Balunkeswar,
Dokra Casting at Sadeibereni, Brass Metal works/Statue of Baji rout at Bhuban
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Location : q 200.29’ to 210.11’ North Latitude, 850.8’ to 860.2’ East Longitude On the eastern Coast of q Dhenkanal bieng centrally located is just like a confluence of western and east-coastal culture of Odisha. Area : q 4452
sq. kms. q There
are 8 blocks, which are administrative units of the district with Collector
as the head. People : q Population 2001 Census - 10,66,878/- q Inhabited by the local people known as Odias including 09. Tribes, a cross section of people
from all parts of q Though rich in mineral wealth, Dhenkanal
is basically an agrarian district producing some of the finest verities of rice. However the urban areas have grown in
to Business Centers. Language : q Native language is Odia, a regional
language of q The Tourism and Hotel Industry people
fluently speak and understand English, Hindi and Bengali as well. Climate : q Tropical Climate q Temperature : Summer : Maximum 460c Minimum
400c Winter : Maximum 22.90c Minimum
16.700c q Average Rain fall - 131.52 cms. per annum. Season : There are 3 Major seasons
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Summer Season - March to June q Rainy Season - July to
Septmber q Winter Season - November
to February q Every Season has its
own charm. q Dhenkanal can be
visited round the year. Clothing : q Light
weight/cotton clothing for summer and rainy season. q Warm
garments for winter. q An
umbrella will be handy during rainy season. Entry Formalities : q Foreign Nationals
require a Valid Passport & Indian Visa. q There is no separate
permit required for visiting Dhenkanal. q However, prior
permission is required for visiting a few tribal pockets by foreigners (Which
can be organised through the Tour Operators.) q There is restriction for entry of
Non-Hindus into some of the living shrines of the district Accessibility : q
By Road Dhenkanal is connected with the city of q
By Rail Indian Railways
provides a network of Fast & Super fast Trains
to all Major cities of Odisha. Dhenkanal is linked
with different parts of Accommodation: q Dhenkanal has every
category of accommodation facilities ranging from hotel standard to Budget
Hotels and Lodges providing clean and comfortable accommodation at reasonable
price. Deptt. of Toursim Dhenkanal operates tourism bungalows known as Panthasala at Kapilash, Panthika at Banarpal &
Tourist Reception Centre at Cuisine : q Staple Food of Local
People - Rice, Dal and Vegetables. q Special delicacy
includes fish, prawn and meat in non-veg and dalma (a mix of vegetables and pulses) and sag (leaf
vegetables) q Typical sweetmeats
include Chhenapoda, Chhenajhilli,
Rasabali, Rasagola (all
made from milk) and Pitha(cakes) q ‘Mahaprasad’,
the food of the Gods cooked by unique steaming process is available in the Datatreya Sai Ashram premises
& Sri Balram q Indian, Chinese and
Continental Food available in Hotels and Restaurants. q Dhenkanal is very
famous for its “BARA” which is a traditional tiffin prepared from blackgram
& Rice. Health Care : q Modern Allopathic, Ayurvedic and
Homoeopathic medical aids can be obtained from the Main Attraction : |
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