8 Must-Visit Travel Destinations in Odisha’s Picturesque Mayurbhanj District

Be it a place of natural scenic beauty, religious importance, or the paradise of wildlife, Odisha’s Mayurbhanj has everything to offer.

From being mentioned in TIME Magazine's list of “50 Remarkable Spots to Visit” under “World’s Greatest Places of 2023”, Mayurbhanj truly has hidden treasures for wanderlust.

Let’s get a peek inside this list of must-visit travel destinations in Mayurbhanj!

Similipal National Park: Home to many trees, different species of flora and fauna and the source of many rivers in Odisha, it's one of the Tiger Projects and National Parks of India.

Devkund: Believed to be the bathing place of gods and goddesses, this is one of the most revered religious destinations with a beautiful waterfall gracing the place.

Maa Ambika Temple: Situated in Baripada, it’s an ancient temple that has a strong faith among the locals who believe that the presiding deity is a living goddess who blesses all mankind.

Bhimkund: A famous picnic spot in Odisha that has mythical links to the epic Mahabharat where the second Pandav Bhim took a bath in Bhumkund during the time of their exile.

Khiching: Located in the village of Khiching, it’s famous for the temple of Goddess Kichakeswari and has a nearby museum that houses many old statues, arts, and sculptures.

Ramatirtha: A place of natural splendour and religious importance, this legendary place has links to Ramayan where Lord Rama and his family rested during their exile.

Jagannath Temple: Popularly known as ‘Haribaldev temple’, this revered temple was built by Shri Baidyanath Bhanj in 1575 A.D.

Samibrukshya Hills: With a height of 500 ft this vertical rock has links to Mahabharat where the Pandavs and Draupadi visited this place during their agyatvas and hid their weapons in the branches of a sacred tree.

You can also discover Mayurbhanj’s cultural gems with Car Festival, Chhau Dance, and Jhumar Folk Dance and check out handicrafts like Dhokra and Sabai Grass Products, etc.