Ganjam
Divided into coastal plains and hills, the district of Ganjam has a total area of 8206 sq km.With a population of 31, 60, 635 (as per 2001 census), Ganjam has a litracy rate of 60.77% and population density of 385 persons per sq km.Gnajam has 718.80 ('000 hectares) of gross cropped area. Also the district has two medium and large scale industries with 620 small Scale industries.Explore Incredible India with Special Holidays. Animal husbandry is one of the chief economic sectors of the district. Aryapalli, Athagadapatna, Balkumari, Buguda, Chilika, Bhairabi are the major attractions of Ganjam
Places To Visit
Arjyapalli
Aryapalli lays before the tourists a port, a wide and soothing beach, a scene of fisherman village, a Rare Sand Mineral project in its vicinity and an unique atmosphere to the nature lovers.Explore Incredible India with Special Holidays.
Athagadapatna
The place Athagadapatna has witnessed many Historical incidents in the past. It is the birth place of famous Oriya poets Kabisurya Baladev Rath and Kabi Jadumani Mahapatra. According to legends, it is said that the king of Athagada had once given shelter to the Gajapati King of Puri and had kept the idol of Lord Jagannath in a secret place some where in his kingdom during the massive attack by Kalapahada.All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent. Lord Jagannath temple built in 16th century A.D. along with a cluster of temples amidst mountains with bush green valley, thick rolling forest with flower plants (Nageswar Flower Plant) and pristine beauty of the area largely await to the arrival of aesthetics that envisage to commune with them.
Berhampur
Berhampur, other wisely known as Silk City is the third largest populated, commercial and academic city of Orissa. Being located on N.H- 5 and S.E Railways, it is an important Railway Station in between Kolkata & Chennai. It’s geographical advantage connects to all important places of India. Besides, it’s Silk products, Berhampur is famous for fine work on gold ornaments of southern design. Berhampur is also famous for delicious southern dishes. One can not visit the other tourist places of Ganjam and Gajapati districts without touching Berhampur. It is therefore gateway of Ganjam & Gajapati which is now a days getting momentum for its professional colleges and institutions of national repute. The other attractions are the famous Thakurani Temple, Jagannath Temple at Gosaninuagaon, Neela-kantheswar Temple etc. hold full of religious activities through out the year. All tour and Travel needs for India by Indian travel agent.
Bhairabi (Mantridi)
The place is named after the presiding deity Goddess Bhairabee at remote village ‘ Mantridi’. Carved in crude fashion, the Icon (one legged Goddess with four hands) was explored by a ploughed and was enshrined as such in a newly adorned temple in the year 1937.Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent. According to legend, fisherman and sailors used to worship the deity for blessings before commencement of their journey.
Biranchi Narayan
t is famous for the temple of Biranchinarayan. The temple was built by king Srikara Bhanja who ascended the throne of Ghumusar in 1790 A.D.
Jaugada
The place is of great historical importance as one of the famous rock edicts of Ashok is located here.
Jaugada or Jatudurga (Lac fort) as it was known in classical times, is said to be associated with Mahabharta episode.
Kulada
Kulada is famous for Goddess Bagh Devi which is the presiding deity, Kulad is said to be birth place of great Oriya Poet Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja.Tour Incredible India with Indian Travel agent.
Nirmaljhar
The place named after Nirmaljhar (Pure Water) i.e. Sanctified by a perennial stream, let channelised to different ponds, Hallooed Shrine of Lord Vishnu. Tour India with Indian Travel Agent.The place is embellished with sculptures, arbors, idols and other carryings of highest workmanship.
Singhasini
ost Gupta paintings, ever absorbing copper and wooden carvings of Biranchi Narayana Temple erected in 1790 AD by King Srikar Bhanja. This is a land mark in the history of mural paintings and carvings.Tour India with Indian Travel Agent.
Taptapani
It is famous for a perennial hot spring of Medicinal Sulfuric Water which is located on the State Highways that connects Berhampur with Western Orissa. Being surrounded by a cluster of hills and thick forests, the serenity of nature at Taptapani is added by wonderful sights of sun rise, sun set moon lit night, tribal dance and music, chirps of birds and sight of wild animals. The place as such attracts large numbers of tourists of all category. Poets, writers, scholars, picnickers, holiday makers and newly weds can best exploit the place through all seasons.Tour India with Indian Travel Agent.
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