Located about 372 km away from the state capital Bhubaneswar, Jharsuguda is dubbed as the ‘powerhouse of the state’ due to its large number of thermal power plants and rich deposits of minerals.
Apart from that, Jharsuguda also boasts several tourist attractions including many revered religious sites, scenic waterfalls, dams, and ancient historical sites. So, let’s have a look at the top travel destinations in Jharsuguda!
Koilighugar Waterfall: Located 55 km away from Jharsuguda town in a picturesque view of Kushmelbahal village, here you can see a Shivalayam known as Maheshwarnath which is occasionally visible under the reflection of sunlight.
Jhadeswar Temple: A famous picnic spot, situated about 1 km away from Jharsuguda town, the temple pays homage to a self-appearing Shivalingam and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the forest and a garden near the temple.
Vikramkhol Rock Painting: Located in the Reserved Forest of Belpahar range, about 12 km from Belpahar, this historic location is famous for bearing paintings and scripts that are said to date back to 4000 BC.
Ulapgarh Hill Forts: A popular picnic spot for its breathtaking natural beauty, you can see the ruins of Ulapgarh Hill Forts near the village named ‘Ulap’.
Rampaluga picnic spot: One of the top picnic spots in the Jharsuguda, this island provides ample views of calm water and lush greenery of hills. People flock here for boating and soaking in the sun during wintertime.
Lal Pathar Picnic Spot: Situated about 29 km away from Jharsuguda, this scenic waterfall is a popular picnic spot and derived its name from red rocks that create a sublime path for rivers to flow.
Besides the above, you can also visit Ramchandi Temple, Jhadeswar Temple, Bhalu Dumri Island, Hatianala Dam, etc.