Kendujhar

Locations :

Lattitude: 21.63°N N,
Longitude: 85.58°E E
Best Time to Visit : October to February

Weather :

Summer : 30°C to 45°C
Winter : 10°C to 26°C
Monsoon : 18°C to 35°C

Kendujhar is also known as Keonjhar one of the idyllic retreat that attracts tourists from all over. One can witness the unspoilt beauty of Kendujhar located on the quiet hill side of Odisha.  It is a land locked district situated in the northern part of Odisha. Before it became a part of Odisha, it was a princely state. Jati Singh (Jyoti Bhanj), brother of Adi Singh (Adi Bhanj) founded this region sometime in the first half of 12th century. As there are tribal community residing here, this place has a great importance for tribal tourism. Santhal, Oraon and Munda are the main tribal communities in Kendujhar. The different customs and lifestyle is what makes the tribal culture truly distinctive and fascinating. The ancient monuments and temples in Kendujhar make it a popular pilgrimage destination in Odisha.  Beside this, it is also a destination for developing Eco tourism due to its exotic natural environments. Tourist can experience and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the greenery around. Kendujhar offers some major attractions which includes the Jagannath Temple, the Vishnu Temple and the Ghaghra Falls. 

Main Attractions
  • The Sanaghagara Waterfall, Kendujhar: The Sanaghagara Waterfall is one of the major tourist attraction places in Kendujhar district of Odisha. Apart from this, it is also the best place for picnic spot where thousands of visitors and tourists comes here to visit throughout the year. The perennial stream adds to the natural beauty of this forest tract and attracts large number of visitors.
  • Badghagara Waterfall, Kendujhar: It is another popular waterfall located 9km from the district Kendujhar. It offers a mesmerizing view of the waterfall. It is the star attraction of Odisha. The place is calm & lovely for friends and family. It is a must visiting place.
  • Jagannath Temple, Kendujhar: This temple is also called as Siddha Jagannath Temple that is considered as one of the oldest temple in the state of Odisha. Rath Yatra festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm.
  • Vishnu Temple, Kendujhar: Vishnu Temple is a beautiful temple surrounded by green forests. It is one of the important sacred destinations in Orissa. Vishnu temple is one of the finest temples in Odisha. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is considered to be the supreme God in Hindu religion. Pilgrims and devotees from all over visit the Vishnu Temple. 
 



Shopping
  • Local bazaars and markets
Things To Do
Places of Worship:
  • The Vishnu Temple, Kendujhar
  • Jagannath Temple, Kendujhar
PSR Cinemas (Movie Theatre), Kendujhar
 
Getting There
  • By Air – Biju Patnaik International Airport, Odisha is the nearest airport to reach Kendujhar located at around 201km from Kendujhar. The Airport is well-connected with other major cities like New Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
  • By Railway – Kendujhar Railway Station is the nearest railway station to reach Kendujhar which is well-connected with other major cities of Odisha.
  • By Road – Kendujhar is well linked by State transport buses from all parts of Odisha.  
 
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