Tourist Atraction

Maa Tarini Temple,Ghatagaon

50 kms. from Keonjhar town on the N.H.215 towards Cuttack, the place is known through the state for the shrine of Goddess Tarini Pitha. The place is famous as a centre of pilgrimage for Goddess Tarini. A P.W.D. I.B., Tarini Yatri niwas of Tarini Trust and a Panthasala of Tourism Deptt. Are available to cater the accommodation facilities.

Best Time:November to Frebruary
Nearest Railway Station :Harichandanpur
Nearest Airport :Bhubaneswar

Khandadhar Water Fall

A sparkling waterfall of 500 ft. amidst lush green forest. A shower in the cascading water is a great experience. This waterfall is a smoking waterfall because of the "Smoke like" appearance created by the spray of the plunging waters of the waterfall at this spot. The spot is ideal for picnic.

Best Time:November to Frebruary
Nearest Railway Station : Kendujhargarh
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar

Sitabinj

It is 30 Kms from Keonjhar.5 kms. On Jajpur to Keonjhar road upto Katarabeda and 5 kms. from there. Tourists visitingSitabinj have to pick the bus Services from Bhubaneswar to Keonjhar. Tourist can also choose hired Autorickshaw and Other Vehicles are available at Keonjhar to visit the spot.

Best Time:November to Frebruary
Nearest Railway Station :Kendujhargarh
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar

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Badaghagara Water Fall

10 kms. From Keonjhar town, it is yet another small (200 ft) but exciting waterfall. It is one of the most popular picnic spots of the district. Service bus and hired vehicles are available at Keonjhar. For accommodation tourist will have to stay at Keonjhar.

Best Time:November to Frebruary
Nearest Railway Station : Kendujhargarh
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar

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Bhimkund

It is a beautiful natural water reservoir on the River Baitarani. It is located exactly on the boundary line between the districts Kendujhar and Mayurbhanj, at a distance of about 100 km from Keonjhar. This reservoir is two storeyed which resulted into the formation of two waterfalls one above another. It is being told that, Bhima, the second Pandava had taken bath in this reservoir and hence it was named after him.

Best Time:November to Frebruary
Nearest Railway Station : Kendujhargarh
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar

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Sanghagara Water Fall

Sana Ghagara is located in the Keonjhar district at a distance of about 08 K.Ms from Keonjhar town on the National Highway No.- 6 towards Sambalpur. The area is spread over 488 Ha. In a hilly tract with characteristic mixed deciduous and miscellaneous type of forest vegetation. The famous Sana Ghagara waterfall with perennial stream adds to the natural beauty of this forest tract and attracts large number of visitors throughout the year.

Best Time:November to Frebruary
Nearest Railway Station : Kendujhargarh
Nearest Airport : Bhubaneswar