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Saturday, January 6, 2018

Daringbadi (Kashmir of Odisha), Kandhmal



It is impossible to imagine a hot and torrid region like Odisha has a hill station where it snows in winter. Daringbadi is legendary for its scenic beauty.
, tribal culture, wildlife, Forest & Hill station, coffee plantations, and enchanting valleys.
At the time of British rule, a British officer discovered this place and named this place as "Deringbadi" later when it was spelled as Daringbadi.

Daringbadi sits at an altitude of 3000 ft or 915 m from sea level so in the winter season snowfall arises at this place so “Daringbadi” is also known as ‘Kashmir of Odisha’.


Daringbadi” is additionally known as the best Honeymoon place in Odisha."


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These tribal people, apart from relying on forest products, also eke out their living by cultivating through shifting agriculture. 'Salpa' is a Drink prepared by the local people by mixing the juice extracted from 'Salpa' and dead palm, a hit among the alcohol enthusiasts.

Daringbadi is mainly famous at the time of the summer season. Thousands of visitors from across India visit the Hill station in the summertime.

Plantation in Daringbadi:

Daringbadi mainly depends on Coffee plantations, Coffee, Tea, Turmeric plants and Mustard plants, Black Pepper trees, Mahula trees, Herbal medicinal plants, and Herbal garden Picnic grounds.

How to Reach:

Daringbadi is a hill station in Odisha state, situated about 250 KM from Bhubaneswar (the Capital of Odisha) & 120 KM from Brahmpur city, and 100 KM from Dist headquarters Phulbani.
  •  Nearest Airport - Bhubaneswar Airport (250 KM)
  • Nearest Railway Station - Brahmpur Railway Station (120 KM)
You can go by Private taxi, and Luxurious buses are also available from Bhubaneswar and Brahmpur.

Accommodation:


Hotel facilities are available across the Kandhamal district. You can get homestay accommodation in Daringbadi. If you want to stay near the city area, then Phulbani and Baliguda are the nearest cities to Daringbadi. Baliguda is 40 km, and Phulbani is 85 km from Daringbadi, and if you want accommodation at DEER (Development of Eco-Tourism and Environmental Research Society). They provide cottages at reasonable charges.


Nearest tourist place:

Putudi Waterfall, Ludu Waterfall, Belghar(Tribal village with wood houses ), Katramala waterfall, Kirikuti ground, Aemo birds near Kirikuti, Belghar Sanctuary, Ghat roads with wild animals.

Other Details:

Police station: 06849-245320
Ambulance: 108
Email id: odishaat@gmail.com