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Ranipur-Jharial |
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A 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.
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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. |
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A Temple of Sonepur |
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Balangir