Odisha is one of the states that are less frequently travelled to for vacations or recreational purposes. When it comes to holidays, people usually prefer destinations like Goa, Lonavala, Shimla, Manali, Darjeeling, Jaipur, Mount Abu. However, you would hardly hear people going to Odisha for a holiday unless their family/friends are there! Not many people know that Odisha is a land of historical monuments, beautiful beaches, wonderful waterfalls, scenic landscapes, lavish lakes, gorgeous temples, curious caves and so much more!
What if we told you that there is a hill station in Odisha as well? Yep, this hill station is Daringbadi and is synonymous with mysticism. In fact, amongst the people of Odisha, Daringbadi is known to be quite a popular place. Read on to know more about this gorgeous place that is often fondly called the ‘the Kashmir of Odisha’.
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Location of Daringbadi
Daringbadi is located in the Kandhmal district of Odisha and around 252 kms from Bhubaneshwar, at an elevation of 3,000 feet. The temperature of this place has been witnessed to drop below 0 degree Celsius.
From DeringBadi to Daringbadi
Initially, the place began to be known as DeringBadi after the name of the person in charge of it under the British rule, Dering Saheb. He was also the founder of the place. Gradually the spellings changed into Daringbadi.
What’s special about Daringbadi?
This place is known for its production of superior quality organic turmeric and ginger harvesting. Apart from that, Daringbadi is famous for its climate and landscape comprising of lush green hills covered with pine trees and thick dense rainforests.
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Things to explore in Daringbadi
Waterfalls
Home to various waterfalls, Daringbadi leave you feeling fresh and rejuvenated with its scenic beauty. You can sit and relax by the Doluri river and its falls. You could also explore the other major waterfalls like Putudi Falls, Dasingbadi Falls, Badangia Falls and Ludu Falls.
Belghar Sanctuary
Just 120 ahead of Daringbadi lies Belghar Sanctuary which is home to various species of flora and fauna. A photographer’s must visit, this sanctuary gets you up close with many endangered species.
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Silent Valley
One can catch a glimpse of spectacular sunsets from this valley and enjoy the scenery in tranquillity.
Baliguda
This little village is inhabited by a tribe called Dogria Khond which is known to be the most primitive tribe of India. The tribe is also known as Natake tribe of the mountain. If you are fond of exploring such tribes then you can head to this village to get a glimpse of their culture.
Picnics
Various places here serve as perfect picnic grounds and where the complete family/group can relax and enjoy the day. You can visit Kirikuti Picinic Ground or Duluri Picnic Ground for a fun filled day!
Coffee garden
You can walk amidst various coffee plantations and relish the view of the landscape. The climate plays a perfect partner to your leisurely strolls. You can even walk through the pepper gardens and turmeric gardens.
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Best time to visit Daringbadi
Summer season sure provides a good respite from the heat in the nearby places and therefore, it is the best time to be here. The weather is pleasant throughout the day and even better during the night. However, winter months call for quite a low temperature.
How to reach Daringbadi
By train
You can take a train to Bramhapur which is the nearest railway station at around 120 kms away from Daringbadi. Once there, you can take a cab to reach Daringbadi.
By flight
However, if you wish to reach by air, you can take a flight to Bhubaneshwar which is the nearest airport and 250 kms from Daringbadi. From thereon, you can hire a cab to Daringbadi.
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By road
Although there are various buses plying on both the routes as well.
An offbeat hill station, Daringbadi is gaining popularity by the day. Already a favourite of the people residing in the state, it is slowly being explored by people from all over the country. With so many beautiful places to visit and explore, Daringbadi is one the perfect hill stations for everyone.
Also read- 21 Fascinating Facts About Odisha That You Should Know
