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How to get there :
Visakhapatnam (220 km) in Andhra Pradesh
and Bhubaneswar (521 km) are the nearest Airport for Jeypore which is on
N. H. No. 43 connected by regular bus services from Bhubaneswar,
Berhampur and other important towns of Orissa, Andhra Pradesh &
Chhatisgarh. The nearest rail head is Rayagada.
Places to visit :
Bagra
A charming waterfall on the river Kolab and an ideal picnic spot.
Papadahandi
The Shiva Temple with Champak trees is worth visiting.
Nandapur
Here you can see the famous ‘Batris Simhasan’ (a throne with 32 steps)
Sunabeda
Ensconced in the lush valleys of the Koraput region,
Sunabeda
is a wonderful example of Orissa's gorgeous landscapes - verdant and
innervating. The establishment of the Aero--Engine Factory speaks of the
modernization process of this region.
Duduma
The glittering waterfall (157.5 metres) has been formed by the
Machhakund river here. Its waters are utilised to support a huge
hydroelectric project. Machhakund is an important place for pilgrimage.
It is called `Matsya Tirtha'. A beautiful township has grown around this
lovely place. Duduma is about 92 km away from Koraput.
Gupteswar
Lord Shiva reigns supreme at
Gupteswar, the famous cave shrine set
atop a huge limestone hill, surrounded by beautiful countryside. The
sacred lingam is called `Gupteswar', the Hidden God and is much revered
as Gupta Kedar by the people of nearby Madhya Pradesh who throng the
hillside to worship the deity.
Hatipathar
Natural boulders strewn amidst Hatipathar's beautiful environs appear to
be elephants in certain light. Flowing through a deep valley, the
Nagavali river carves out two wondrous waterfalls in its pathway
offering some lovely picnic spots -about 112 km from Koraput.
Minna Jhola
On the confluence of three rivers, Minna Jhola is a perfect place to
relax and enjoy a day in the sun. The Shiva Temple here is the focus of
hectic activities on Shiv Ratri. You can approach Minna -Jhola from
Gunupur via Gudari, 245 km from Koraput.
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