Dhenkanal
It is the gateway to one of the most ancient forest covers of Orissa which shelters the elephants, tigers and numerous species of birds and beasts. Explore the hotels and packages with Indian Travel Agent.The broad plains of the river Bramhani were the dwelling place of early homo-sapiens who lived on the berries and wild fruits before the advent of rice on these heavily watered expanses. The surrounding Sal forests come ablaze with the changing seasons making this district headquarters town focal point of trips to beautiful interiors.

DHENKANAL is a district headquarters town with a cluster of temples and archaeological remains. Kapilas, the serene hill of epic fame houses the hilltop shrine of Lord Chandra Sekhar Shiva with a cluster of other temples and a mediaeval fort. The foothill is perched with a Deer Park, a Science Park and a Panthasala- 26 km from Dhenkanal. Joranda (24 km) is the religious headquarters of Mahima Cult. 11 km south-east of Dhenkanal town is Saptasajya, a hill of uncommon scenic charm-ideal for outing.Explore the hotels and packages with Indian Travel Agent.

Tikarapara, on the deep Satkosia Gorge of river Mahanadi, has a Gharial Sanctuary-120 km from Dhenkanal and 58 km from Anqul. The dense forest filled with colourful wildlife is a thrill to the searching eyes. Only 90 km from Angul, Deulajhari has come to limelight for the presence of a hot spring.Explore Special Holidays with us.

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DHENKANAL
The headquarters town of the district, Dhenkanal is ideally located on National Highway No. 42 connecting Cuttack with Sambalpur. It is commonly believed that the town is named after a ‘Savar Chief’ called ‘Dhenka’, who was in possession of a compact area around the present township.Explore Special Holidays with us. The town is clustered with the pinnaclesof several temples dedicated to different deities of Hindu panteon. Natable among them are the temples of Balabhadra, Sambhugopal, Raghunath and Kunajakanta Krishna

The unique collection of the District Museum here are traditional weapons of the ex-rulers of Dhenkanal and tools of the palaeolithic period.

KAPILAS :
The loftiest peak of Kapilas range enshrines the temple of Lord Shiva Chandrasekhar at height of about 457 meters. The place is identified with ‘Kailash’, the legendary abode of Lord Shiva. A flight of 1,351 steps and also a ghat road lead to the temple. Thousands of devout souls throng to Kapilas on the occasion of ‘Mahasivaratri’, the night consecrated to Lord Shiva in the month of February-March. To the east of the main temple at a higher altitude stands the temple of Narayan and Viswanath.Indian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India. The hill has several caves as well as the ruins of a mediaeval fort which are regularly visited by pilgrims. Some of the caves are associated with the Pauranic episodes that have great appeal to the visitors. The great names of Shridhar Swami, the celebrated commentator of the Bhagabat and Mahima Gosain, the founder of Mahima Cult, are historically associated with the place. Besides, the Deer Park and Science Park are two other added attractions of the place.

JORANDA
Famous as the religious headquarters of ‘Mahima Dharma’, Joranda houses the samadhi of Mahima Gosain, the preacherpropounder of the Mahima Cult, The other sacred tamples are the ‘Sunya Mandira’, ‘Dhuni Mandira’ and ‘Gadi Mandira’ Pilgrims in large numbers pour forth to Joranda fair held on full-moon day of Magha which falls in January-February every yearIndian travel agent gives special discounted hotel from budget hotels to Deluxe hotels in India.