13 Best Tourist Places in Boudh district(ବୌଦ୍ଧ)
Boudh, also known as Bauda, is a district located in the western part of Odisha, India. It is surrounded by picturesque landscapes and is home to several tourist attractions. Here are some popular tourist places in Boudh district:
Padmatola and Satakosia Sanctuary
The majestic Satakosia Gorge with its lush green forests and rich wildlife is located towards the end of this sanctuary. The sanctuary derives its name from Sata (seven) and Kosh (two miles) meaning 14 miles or 22 km long.
The majestic Satkosia gorge acclaimed as one of the most enchanting Tourist Places in Boudh district is in fact the meeting point of Chhotanagpur plateau forests, dry deciduous forests, and moist peninsular sal forests and is a stronghold of tiger, leopard, elephant, spotted deer, chousingha, sloth beer and varieties of resident and migratory birds and different species of reptiles like gharial, mugger, crocodile, freshwater turtles, poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, etc.
The place is ideal for boating and other adventure sports. A research and conservation unit was established at Tikarpada (close to the gorge in 1995 for the rearing of gharials. So far 38 species of mammals, 128 species of birds, 27 species of reptiles, 4 species of amphibians, and 183 species of fish have been recorded in the sanctuary.
Panchara Hill
Category Natural / Scenic beauty
Maa Samalei Temple,Ghantapada
Category Historic, Religious
Samlei temple is located at a 91 km distance from Boudh town on the bank of river Tel. Maa Samlei is the deity of Ghantapada, The best time to visit Samlei temple is at all times of the year.
Asurgarh & Jhikarpali Archaeological sites
Category Adventure, Historic, Natural / Scenic beauty
The concept of Asurgarh is very ancient in the history and culture of Western Orissa. The very literal meaning of Asurgarh is “the fort of demons”. exploration and excavation are conducted at Asurgarh, near Manamunda in the district of Boudh.
Latajharan Waterfall, Uma
Category Adventure, Natural / Scenic beauty
Latajharan waterfall in the Boudh District, around 110 km away from the city Boudh. Popular amongst locals and travelers as a picnic spot. The cool and calm environs around the waterfall provide a relaxing time to the travelers where they can also capture the beautiful waterfall on their camera lens.
Gadgada & Dhabaleswar Temple on Khadang
Category Adventure, Historic, Natural / Scenic beauty, Religious
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Sargipali Waterfall & Biramunda Mahadev Temple
The Sargipali waterfall one of the best picnic spots near Kantamal Block of Boudh District. This waterfall only three km away from the Kantamal block.
Lakh Parbat MIP
Category Adventure, Natural / Scenic beauty
Reghamunda Rock Hills
Category Adventure, Natural / Scenic beauty
Tambidarh & Salki Dam,Paljhar (Baghiapada)
Category Adventure, Natural / Scenic beauty
The Paljhar Dam is one of the best picnic spots near Boudh town . Paljhar Dam only 20 km away from the Boudh town.
Rameswar or Ramanath temples
A group of three temples of Siva at Boudh town called the Rameswar or Ramanath temples, dating back to the 9th century A.D. are reputed for their special feature. The decorative motifs and the plastic art of the three temples at Boudh are certainly superior to and older than the great lingaraj-Ananta –Vasudeva group.
Marjakuda Island
Category Natural / Scenic beauty
Marjakud is a wonderful island of Boudh. It is located on the opposite side of Boudh town in the river Mahandai.About three thousand people are living here. Maa Pitabali is the presiding deity of this place. It is an ideal place for picnic.
JAGATI (Charisambhu Temple)
Charisambhu temple is situated at a distance of 16 km from Boudh town near the village of Gandharadi and Jagati, ancient Jagatipur the Capital of the Somabansi King Jajati. The famous twin temple is a combination of Nilamadhava and Siddheswar. These temples were constructed in the 8th Century AD. under the patronage of the Bhanja rulers of the Khinjali Mandala These two temples were built on one platform,exactly similar to each other. Archeological Survey of India has preserved these temples as an exquisite Pilgrim Place.
