Jajpur, the ancient capital of Odisha has many famous tourist places including the Biraja temple, Dasaswamedh Ghat, and ancient Buddhist ruins at Ratnagiri and Udaygiri, among others.
Let’s explore the many of the tourist attractions of this culture and history-rich district of Odisha.
Believed to be built for the Mahayana sect of Buddhism during the Gupta Dynasty, Ratnagiri is a popular and important Buddhist religious spot in Odisha.
Comprising of many ancient Buddhist statues and stone inscriptions, the Udayagiri Buddhist Complex is believed to be a monument of the 7th or 12th centuries AD.
Mahavinayak Temple is one of the oldest Ganesha temples in Odisha where the five gods such as ‘Shiva’, ‘Vishnu’, ‘Durga’, ‘Sun’ and ‘Ganesha’ are worshipped as one god.
Situated on the banks of the River Baitarani, Dasaswamedh Ghat is a major Hindu temple built during the time of Jajati Kesari.
Located on the banks of the River Brahmani, the Gokarneswar Temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva and has its link to the epic Mahabharat.
Said to be the second Shree Kshetra of Odisha, Chhatia Bata is a famous temple paying homage to the Lord Jagannath and his family.
Providing a beautiful trekking destination surrounded by dense forest and hills, Ashokjhar Waterfall is situated in the Sukinda Block of Jajpur.
Langudi Hills, a hillock, is an ancient Buddhist monastery site holding the remains of sculptors, figurines, rock-cut stupas, inscriptions, and more.
Besides these, you can also travel to Neulpur hilltop, Chandikhol temple, Siddheswar Temple, etc., while in Jajpur.