Dhenkanal
 Dhenkanal
is the gateway to one of the most ancient forest covers of Orissa which
shelters the elephants, tigers and numerous species of birds and beasts.
The broad plains of the river Brahmani were the dwelling place of early
Homo-sapiens who lived on berries and wild fruits before the advent of
rice on these heavily watered expanses. The surrounding Sal forests come
ablaze with the changing seasons making this district headquarters town a
focal point of trips to beautiful interiors. About 99 km away from
Bhubaneswar, it is also famous for the Balbhadra Temple built in 1700 AD.
Tikarpara Sanctuary
Places
to visit
Saptasajya
Located 11 km out of
Dhenkanal, Saptasajya is said to act as host to the Pandavas during
their Agnyatvas days in these hills. The place, with its beautiful
surroundings, is popular with holiday makers. It is also a favorite
pilgrimage spot with the temples of Saptarshi and Raghunath reigning
supreme during Ramnavami festival.
Deer Park
Kapilas
The loftiest peak of
Kapilas range enshrines the temple of Lord Shiva `Chandrasekhar' at a
height of about 457 mtrs. -approachable by a flight of 1351 steps and a
ghat road. Identified with `Kailas', the legendary abode of Lord Shiva,
the hill has several caves, shrines and the ruins of a medieval fort
which are regularly visited lay pilgrims. The Deer Park and Science
Park are other attractions of the place. It is only 26 km from
Dhenkanal town.
Wild
Life
Tikarpara
Sanctuary 
The tiny village of Tikarpara
(120 km from Dhenkanal and 58 km from Angul) has one of the splendid settings in
the world. It offers some of the most exciting visuals of the Satkosia gorge,
India's mightiest gorge, into which the turbulent Mahanadi river crashes with
amazing ferocity through 22 km of emerald forests, that seem to change their
hues with every bend of the river's meandering. Apart from offering gorgeous
views from the pinnacles of the surrounding hills, there is an excellent
potential for angling, boating and trekking around these parts. The Gharial
crocodile population obviously enjoys these exotic environs and has an excellent
breeding place in this sanctuary created to protect them.
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