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Darjeeng Scenic Spot
51 kms from Rourkela, on the
banks of the river Bramhini, is
another of Orissa's beautiful
picnic spots. The presence of
the picturesque Deodhar Gorge
about 2 kms from Darjeeng is an
added attraction.
Dairingbadi Scenic Spot
Nicknamed as "Kashmir of Orissa",
Dairingbadi is probably the only
place in Orissa to have
experienced snowfall. This
extremely pretty place is
located around 135 kms from
Phulbani, and is an attractive
tourist destination throughout
the year.
Barunei
Scenic Spot
A scenic spot 32 km from
Bhubaneswar, Barunai attracts
thousands of visitors, all round
the year, who are drawn to it by
shadowy mango groves, the
perrenial spring called 'Swarga
Ganga' , and the temple of
Barunai, the presiding deity set
on top of the hill.
Dhamra
Scenic Spot
On the confluence of the rivers
Vaitarini and Brhamini where
they meet the Bay of Bengal,
Dhamra naturally has a special
appeal for all tourists. It is
located 40 km from Chandbali,
approachable by boat and motor
launch from there. It is 160 kms
from Balasore.
Chandbali Scenic Spot
Situated 120 kms from Balasore,
Chandbali has been a famous
river port since medieval times.
A special attraction of this
place is the boat ride to Aradi
and Dhamra on the river.
Tensa
Scenic Spot
This little known picnic spot of
Orissa located 110 km from
Rourkela is also considered as a
mini hill-station. The view from
the lookout point with its
rolling hills and dense forests
for as far as the eye can see,
has fascinated all visitors, and
remains a lifelong memory.
Narayani Scenic Spot
22 kms from Rambha on the
Chilika Lake, is the shrine of
Goddess Narayani. This beautiful
valley with its murmuring stream
is a scenic spot beyond compare.
Saptasajya Scenic Spot
A place of scenic beauty,
Saptasajya is situated at a
distance of 11 kms from
Dhenkanal. The place is ideal
for picnic and relaxation. As
legends would have it, the
Pandavas spent some days of
their incognito life in these
hills. The Saptarishi temple and
the temple of Raghunath attract
a large number of persons on the
Ramnavami day which falls in
March-April. A small spring
flowing close by enhances the
beauty of the place.
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