Northwest Odisha Voyage Tips and guide

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Map of Northwest Odisha

• 21.33333383.6166671 Bargarh —

• 21.93586.7213892 Baripada — headquarters of Mayurbhanj district with ruins of ancient forts and Jagannath temple

• 21.283.58333 Barpali —

• 20.4585.8666674 Cuttack — former capital of Odisha, birthplace of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

• 20.66666785.65 Dhenkanal — a former princely state

• 21.8584.0333336 Jharsuguda —

• 21.63333385.5833337 Keonjhar (Kendujhargarh) —

• 22.24916784.8827788 Rourkela — known for its steel and fertiliser plants

• 21.4583.9666679 Sambalpur — the biggest city in western Odisha

• 20.63333386.2666671 Diamond Triangle — a group of three Buddhist archaeological sites of Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri
• 21.7586.332 Simlipal National Park —

• Simlipal National Park & Tiger Reserve is undoubtedly a tourist paradise for its varied flora & fauna and extensive grassy lands.
• Khiching The temple of Kichakeswari at Khiching, built entirely of chlorite slabs is unique of its kind in India. A plethora of other temples also dominate the place some of which are still in active worship. The small museum situated here boasts of highly important historical specimens of sculpture and art
• Deokund A beautiful scenic spot amidst green forests, has picturesque waterfall. The hill top temple of Goddess Ambika is a special attraction of the place.