VISITING PLACES

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KECHALA

A village situated in the sourthen bank of Kolab at a distance of 10 Kms away from Koraput. There is a copper plate starting the fact that the village had been granted to one Narasingha Mishra. On the occasion of the Solar eclipse 24 September 1620 by Maharaja Krishna Dev. There is a Jain temple about 30 ft. high contains 05 images of thirthankars namely Resavanath, Mahavir Jain, Ambika Devi, Jakhya&Jakhyani. The images are chiseled with great care and achieve high standard of art which indicates the Kechela was a seat of Jainaism in the medieval period.

Duduma Water Fall

This horsetail type waterfall is 175 metres (574 ft) in height and is formed by the Machkund river. It has two sub-waterfalls, one on the Odisha side and the other on the Andhra Pradesh side. Duduma is about 92 km from Koraput and about 177 km from Visakhapatnam. Machhakund (Duduma) Hydroelectric Project is located near Duduma Falls.[4] It is a collaborative project between the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Government of Odisha. The project, consisting of 6 units, has an installed capacity of 120 MW.

GUPTESWAR CAVE

Gupteswar Cave is a city shrine dedicated to Shiva. It is a pilgrim site situated about 55 km (34 mi) away Jeypore, Koraput District in the state of Odisha, India. It is a limestone cave, and its main attraction is the gigantic Shiva Linga which is said to be increasing in size. Pilgrims from all over the country come here during the Sravana period because the yearly Bol Bam yatra is held at this place. Devotees walk to the Gupteshwar during Bol Bam yatra to bathe in the maha kund, and then chant near the Shiva Linga. There are 200 steps to reach to the Shiva linga temple. Its entrance is about 3 metres (9.8 ft) wide and 2 metres (6.6 ft) high

KOLAB DAM

The majestic Kolab Reservoir generating Hydro Electric Power sitting at an altitude of about 914.4 m (3,000 ft) above sea level on river Kolab,a tributary of Godvari river. Kolab Dam is 646 m (2,119 ft) in length and 55 m (180 ft) in height. A possible idea of “A project of Kolab dam” were first come during the British Rule when Koraput district was a part of Madras presidency. After Independence, an investigation was taken place by Govt. of Odisha in 1961. Finally the project was approved by the planning commission after several proposals of Govt. of Odisha in 1976 and the project was completed in 1993.

MACHKUNDA DUDUMA

The Majestic waterfall, Popularly known as matsya Tirtha of epic fame falls from a height of 175 mtrs. Set in the heart of a picturesque hill, Duduma 70 Kms to the South of Jeypore, and 88 Kms away from Koraput is a rocky outlet for the river Machhkund, which flows through this rough Terrain. Rock-climbing enthusiasts can try reaching the base of the fall from the opposite side of the hill, a route tribals claim can be Terribly Strenuous.

DAMANJODI

Damanjodi is located on the foothills of the Panchapatmali mountain range. The soil is rich with bauxite and has a reddish appearance. The topography is mountainous, and the river Kerandi runs nearby, serving as a source of clean water. The local agrarian community produces rice, millets, vegetables, and mustard. The Shree Hanuman temple complex contains a 108 ft tall statue of Lord Hanuman, which can be seen from any part of the town, as well as a temple with an ashtadhatu idol of Hanuman.

Deomali Mountain Peak

The highest mountain peak of Odisha Deomali is situated 62 km from Koraput. Deomali is famous for Eco-tourism and trekking. The route enters an undulating lush green terrain as after a drive of around 20 km’s the serpentine road leads to Deomali, the highest peak of Odisha. With above 1672 meters from the minimum sea level of the eastern ghat of India, Deomali is the pride of Koraput. With misty clouds around you and a cold breeze piercing your body, trekking at this highest peak. Deomali Mountain is one of the most popular tourist places in Koraput

Jagannath Temple, Sabara Srikhetra

The beautiful Jagannath temple is situated at a distance of one km. from the district headquarters of Koraput. This is one of the most popular Jagannatha temples of Odisha called Sabara Srikhetra. The temple was Constructed in 1972 The local Tribal priests performed all the rituals of Lord Jagannath. The Rath Yatra is linked to the ‘Saura’ tribes who worship Lord Jagannath as their main Deity. The Rath Yatra is linked to the Saura tribes, who worship Lord Jagannath as their Main Deity. Sabara Srikhetra is one of the popular tourist places in the Koraput District.