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| Panchalingeswar
Located 45 kms from Chandipur, it is a nature’s paradise
that offers magnificent panoramic views of Nilagiri Hills
scenic beauty and the glowing aura of the majestic Saiva shrine
that is sanctified by five lingams, bathed by the gushing
waters of a perennial stream. One can also have a look at
herds of elephants moving up and down the hill. Niligiri Hills
has also become a famous trekking paradise. |
| Remuna
Located 25 kms from Chandipur, it is famous for the shrine
of Khirachora Gopinath that has been a seat of Vaishnavite
culture for centuries. Sri Chaitanya, his teacher Madhavendrapuri
and disciple Jeevaswami Goswami are said to have visited the
shrine and worshipped the Lord. Khira (a special milk preparation)
is the most delicious offering of the temple. Champak and
Kadamba trees inside the courtyard fill the air with sweet
and scented fragrance all the time. |
| Nilagiri Located
40 kms from Chandipur, it offers the presence of Kuldiha Sanctuary,
known for it’s for trekking delights, wonderful mountains
AND Jagannath Temple. It was an erstwhile headquarters of
an ex-princely state. |
| Sajanagarh
Located 45 kms from Chandipur and 5 kms from Nilagiri, it
is famous for the shrine of Bhudara Chandi, a seat of. Sakti
cult. |
| Similipal
Located 100 kms from Chandipur. Its area of about 2750 sq.
kms, has a wildlife sanctuary and one of the few Tiger Reserves
of India. Apart from Tigers, it is the home of Leopards, Elephants,
Deer, Crocodiles and Reptiles. Over 230 species of birds including
the talking myna and dancing peacocks can also be seen here.
Its lush green forest covers especially luxuriant Sal trees
and vast expanse, of grassy meadows, cloud-kissing peaks,
and the wild beauty is a sparkling sight that is uplifted
by sparkling water falls and unique orchids. |
| Deokund
Located 100 kms from Chandipur, its enchanting beauty is magical.
Also, its lovely waterfalls and Sakti shrine makes for fine
sight seeing.
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