Well laid out town from the town of  the Maharajas, Balangir still possesses the charm  and serenity of the old  days fashion. It is the one of the major commercial  towns in the western part of Orissa.

Ranipur-Jharial, 140 km from Balangir, houses one among the four existing Hypaethral Temples, dedicated to sixty-four  Yoginis in India. a wonder in the world of archaeology and a cluster of other temples.

On the southern slope of Gandhamardan hills, Harishankar, 81 km from Balangir is place of pilgrimage and scenic beauty with gurgling waterfalls.
Pantnagarh, the ancient capital of kingdom of Patna, has some unique  monoments- 38 km from Balangir.

Also Sonepur, on the confluence of rivers Mahanadi and Tel, known as paschima Lanka in scriptures, is a nicely laid out town. 48 km from Balangir, it has a cluster  of temples, each having a story of its own.
How to get there: BALANGIR is 327 km from Bhubaneswar and has direct road connections to major towns of the state. It is also a railhead on the S.E Railway.
Where to stay :Hotel Rajmohal, Tel: 22433/22211; Ashok Hotel, Tel:22744; Hotel New Paradise, Tel 22627; Hotel Surya, Tel: 22394; Hotel Old Paradise, Tel; 22735;
Assistance: Balangir Tourist office, Tel: 22432, Garm: ORISSA TOUR.