In And Around
In And Around
There are a large variety of tourist centrres in Koraput which are welcome grounds for the tourist whether in search of recreation, adventure, study or relaxation.
Duduma (machhakund) A Water Fall:
The enhancing waterfall of Dudma has a special charm of its own. The glittering waterfall of 157.5 metere has been formed by the Machhakunda river here a Badigoda. It is said to be one of the highest waterfalls. Eternal calmness of the surrounding is thrilling by the murmuring of this fall. The most fascinating aspect of this fall that it moves in a sloppy serpentine manner. Located about 88 kms from Koraput. Duduma is perched in greenery and offers picnickers a gorgeous view of the huge perennial water fall.
Machhakund is an important place for pilgrimage. It is called “Matsyays Tritha’. Here is a tank named “Matsyakund’ having mythical importance.
Accommodation -Inspection Bungalow Machhakund and Rest House-Anakadelli, Reservation Authority-Executive Engineer Civil operation Division, Jolaput.
Anakadeli
From Machhakunda driving along a serpentime Ghat road amidst exuberant visuals of coffee and spice garden leads to Anakadeli (91 kms) a small village which continue to be a source of deep interest of numerous foreign tourists as a the most primitive tribe ‘the Boandas’ with their age long costumes and langauge congregate at the local weekly market on every Thursday.
Jolaput
Small rivulets from the surrounding hillside shelter a dam and reservoir at Jalaput. It is a place of uncommon scienic charm and an asylum to aquatic fauna. The late formed by the dam is 68.2 sq kms. This ideal picnic spot is 77kms away from Koraput.
Nandapur.
The ancient capital for the kingdom of Jeypore. Nandapur is stiutated at a distance of 44 kms south west from Koraput. The ‘Battisa Simhasana’ (throne with 32 steps) is an object of interest of the place. It is traditionally believed to be built in the line of the Battisa Simhasana of the great Vikramanditya of Ujjain. Besides a big image of a sitting Ganesh speaks off its ancient heritage. Nandapur, on the foot of hill ‘Kotnimala’ is not only rich in historical antiquities of extravangant beauty of the forested hill. It has natural landscapes and murmuring stream flowing down the forest clad hillside, make up just a few of the distination’s wondrous attractions.
Suai
Famous for Jain monastery, it is situated at a distance of 34 kms from Koraput. The Jain monuments of the village are noticed at the foot of the Panagiri hill. Within an oval enclosure near the main road one can notice a series of Jaina Trithankara and Sasandevi images kept in dilapidated structures. Besides Suai has its own scenic beauty. It thick forests offer the tourists is a great opportunity to a leisurely picnic and mid-afternoon nap under the trees.
Sunabeda
Encsconced in the lush valley of the Koraput region, Sunabeda (180 kms) is a wonderful example of Orissa’s gorgeous land-scape verdant and energising. The Place rose to prominence in the past with the construction of an Aero-engine factory named Hindustan Aeronautic Limited. The establishment of this factory speaks of the modern township that grew up. Adding to its beauty, its climate is salubrious. A Panthika is in operation by the State Tourism Department with the pleasant Reservation and Authority Manager.
About 14 kms from Sunabeda, the Aluminum Alumina Complex by National Aluminium Limited Corporation which is at Damanjodi has enhanced its importance manifold.
Deomali Hill
Amidst rich scenic beauty of the evergreen forests - Deomali, 5486 feet high form sea level, stand in its unrivalled glory as the highest hill. It is situated close to a village named Doodhari in Patangi Tahasil 35 kms away from Koraput. Coming close to the foot of the hill when one looks at miles of nature.
Kolab
Only 15 km form Koraput, the river Kolab shelter a reservoir called the upper Kolab irrigation project. Above zero feet frolm sea level this artificial lake can be compared with the ‘Dal’ lake in Kashmir. An ideal place for an outing. A number of islands, hill in between this reservoir dot its expanses. The most spectacular is the vision of a running train on the track over this guage railway in Indian. Adding to these, the garden with a variety of flowers intoxicates the visitors for a while. Boating on his lake is an unique experience for tourists.
Maliguda
77 kms eastwards Koraput is a small village where on a hill top stands India highest broad guage Railway Tunnel. The place is ideal for weekend picnics.
56 Kms away from Koraput stands a one stone hill with a perennial stream that attracts a large number of weekend tourists. The place is ideal for trekking surrounded by natural scenery. “Amal Navami” is celebrated every year with huge colourful gatherings.
Jeypore
Jeypore the nerve center of the district is 22 kms away from Koraput. Here the old palace encircled by a high masonry wall with an imposing gateway. A mile and a half wide great water tank, west of the town, known as Jagannath Sagar, is ideal for water sport. A Govt Musuem with antiquities and craft works, mostly famous for Jain iconography, is located in the town hall complex, close to the Govt. bus stand. Jain images are preserved here which are found at several places of the district.
