Odisha Tourism

Where to Stay at Berhampur (STD code-0680) -

Hotel's Name & Address	Hotel's Name & Address
Hotel Moti, Gandhi Nagar, Berhampur, Ph.2225386/2223641/2223398, Fax-2223487	Hotel Shankar Bhawan, Ram Lingam Tank Road, Berhampur, Ph.- 2207895/2207249
Hotel Nandan, Old Bus Stand, Berhampur, Ph.- 2220232/2221370	Hotel Mayuree, Girija Square, Berhampur, Ph.- 2207881 to 4
Hotel Kameswari, Station Road, Berhampur, Ph.- 2211283/2211284	Hotel Nandan Plaza, Old Bus stand, Berhampur, Ph.- 2221860
Hotel Satya Sagar, Giri Road, Berhampur, Ph.- 2200157/2200158	Municipal Guest House, Near Khalikote College, Berhampur, Ph.- 2220466
Lake View Lodge, Ram Lingam Tank Road, Berhampur, Ph.- 220334/2204404	Hotel Kama�s Inn, Zenana Hospital Road, Tata Benz Square, Berhampur, Ph. 2207656/57/58, FAX- 2225759
Hotel Radha, Old Bus Stand, Berhampur, Ph.- 2222341/2226031	Hotel Anarkali, Ram Lingam Tank Road, Berhampur Ph.- 2204406
Aurobind Lodge, Station Road, Berhampur, Ph.- 2202257	Sri Ram Lodge, Bada Bazar, Berhampur. Ph.- 2217233
Hotel Jyoti Residency, Old Bus Stand, Berhampur. Ph.- 2225431/2225428, E-Mail: jyotiresidency@rediffmail.com	Udipi Hotel, Old Bus Stand, Berhampur, Ph.- 2222196
Hotel Laxmi(A unit of M/s.Laxminivas Lodging ), Urban Bankm Road, Berhampur. Ph. 2224381	Ganesh Bhawan, Hanuman Bazar, Berhampur, Ph.- 2208859
Hotel Royal Castle, One way traffic Road, Berhampur. Ph.- 2215553	Hotel Goutam Palace, Hanuman Bazar, Berhampur. Ph.- 2215404
Hotel Kiran Bhawan, City High school Road, Berhampur. Ph.- 2216328	Hotel Balaji, City High School Road, Berhampur. Ph.- 2200304
Sri Ram Bhawan Lodge, Old Bus Stand, Berhampur, Ph.- 2223369	Hotel Siddhartha, Urban Bank Road, Berhampur.
Rabi Raj Lodge, Bad Bazar, Berhampur. Ph.- 2205268	Triveni Rest House, Tata Benz Square, Berhampur, Ph.- 2204872
New Bhawani Lodge, Rly. Station Road, Berhampur, Ph.- 2204866	Hotel Geetanjali, Station Road, Berhampur, Ph.- 2204822
Neelkamal Residency, Opp. Park Street, SNT Road, Girija Square, Berhampur.	Satya Sai Lodge, Kamapalli, Berhampur, Ph.- 2203894
Hotel Binayak, City High School Road, Berhampur, Ph.- 2209551	Bhubaneswari Lodge, Urban Bank Road, Berhampur, Ph.- 2223114
Sushree Lodge, Near Town Hall, Berhampur. Ph.- 2223602/2220709	Hotel Nirmalya, Urban Bank Road, Berhampur. Ph.- 2222080
Lodge Shantinivas, Bada Bazar, Berhampur. Ph.- 2217653	Patra Lodge, Aska Road, Berhampur, Ph.- 2270797
Venus Lodge, Old Bus Stand, Berhampur.	Royal Lodge, Old Bus Stand, Berhampur, Ph.- 2223813
Bhubaneswari Palace, Old Bus Stand, Berhampur, Ph.- 2220044/2222816	Hotel Sri Ranjan, Gate Bazar Chhack, Berhampur, Ph.- 2220953
Hotel Puspa, Gate Bazar Square, Berhampur, Ph.- 2221117	Annapurna Yatrinivas, Opposite Head Post Office, Old bus Stand , Berhampur. Ph.- 2225685
Srinivas Residency, Sana Bazar (Ext.) City Post Office, Berhampur-2, Ph.- 3096411	Nava Nandan Palace, Sana Bazar, Berhampur. Ph.- 2205214
Ananda Rest House, New Bus Stand Road, Baikuntha Nagar Square, Berhampur-1, Ph.- 2280299/ 2282560	Omkar Bhawan, Hanuman Bazar, Berhampur-2, Ph.- 3090290
Padmini House, Doctors Lane, New Bus Stand West Gate, Berhampur-4	-

Excursions -

* Distance from Berhampur

Gopalpur - On-Sea (16 km)* -
The seashore town of Gopalpur with her blue beach attracts visitors from round the globe and offers `Sun-Surf-Sand` to them. The back waters of the blue Bay enhances the beauty of the beach. Far from the maddening crowd, the sea side resort makes every moment a cherished experience.
Goplapur is connected from Berhampur by regular bus services. For further details click here.

Aryapalli (30 km)* -
The beach at Aryapalli is quiet and charming where the waves talk. Its bracing and invigorating climate adds freshness to the soul. A nature-loving tourist can enjoy the sun-surf-sand among the green casuarinas plantations. It is 6 km away from Chhatrapur, the district headquarters of Ganjam.

Taptapani (50 Km)* -
Amidst lush green forests, the scenic beauty of Taptapani is simply enchanting. The place is known for a Hot sulphur spring. The hot water is channelised to a pond nearby to facilitate fascinating baths. Such facility is also available in the OTDC Panthanivas. Regular bus services operate to this place from Berhampur. There is also a Deer Park.

Taratarini (32 Km)* -
The temple of Taratarini, the twin Goddesses is situated on the top of a blue-capped hill. The beauty of the place is enhanced by the encircling river Rushikulya. The shrine draws huge crowd through out the year especially on every Tuesday in month of Chaitra. The place is connected from Berhampur by regular bus service.

Jaugada -� (35 kms.)*
Jaugada forms a part of the Malati range of hills and occupies an important place in Ashokan studies. Here on a clean surface of granite rock, one could find the rock edicts of Ashok, which provides valuable information about the pattern of administration followed by the great Emperor. About 2 Kms. from Jaugada is Buddhakhol where a visitor can see images of the Buddhist pantheon along with the Saiva Shrines.

Huma-Kantiagarh (39 km)* -
This place is 4 Km away from Huma Chhak (NH-5), the beach at Kantiagarh is very attractive like other beaches. The place is very close to the confluence of river Rushikulya with the sea where Olive Ridley Turtles lay eggs. It is also a scenic spot for the picnickers. Bus services are available up to Huma. Potagarh is 9 Km and Rambha on Chilika is 17 Kms from here.

Potagarh (31 km)* -
Potagarh is located 1 Km from Ganjam (NH-5) on the bank of river Rushikulya. It has the ruins of a fort built by the Britishers, in 18th Century AD.

Narayani (70 Kms)* -
22 Kms from Rambha. Goddess Narayani adorns the vallery which is girdled by a stream. It is an ideal picnic spot. It is 4 Km from NH No. 5 at Narayani Chhak.

Mahurikalua (15 km)* -
15 km from Berhampur on Berhampur Digapahandi Road it is a picnic spot with the shrine of Goddess Mahurikalua.

Mantridi (16 Km)* -
Mantridi with the shrine of Goddess Vairabi is a religious centre. A good congregation takes place on Sankaranti day. It is 4 Km from NH No. 5 at Golantara Chhak.

Kulada (88 Km)* -
Kulada is famous for the shrine of goddess Byaghra Devi. The place is said to be the birthplace of Oriya Poet Kavi Samrat Upnedra Bhanja. The original temple of Goddess Byaghra Devi is at the top of the hill which is very difficult to climb. So another temple is constructed near the roadside where people in large number gather to worship the Goddess. Kulad, 8 Kms from Bhanjanagar connected by bus services.

Athagada Patna (60 km)* -
This place is 20 Kms from Aska on Aska - Khallikote road. The place is famous for being the birth place of Poet Kabisurya Baladeva Rath and Jadumani Mahapatra. The scenic beauty of the place with the cluster of temples attracts the visitors in large number.

Nirmaljhar (60 km)* -
11 Kms from Rambha, Nirmaljhar has earned a name as an ideal place for picnic as well as pilgrimage. A stream that emerges out from the feet of a Vishnu image enhances the importance and sanctity of the place.

Ujaleswar-Ghodahad Dam (49 Km)* -
19 Km from Digapahandi, the place is famous for the Siva Shakti of Ujaleswar. Near by Ghodahad Dam with the reservoir, is an added attraction for the picnickers.

Paralakhemundi (125 km)* -
Paralakhemudi, the district headquarters town of Gajapati district is located at a distance of 125 kms from Berhampur. The town is famous for its unique Horn works and Brundaban palace. Built in the first decade of 20th century Brundaban palace, located on the bank of the river Mahendratanaya, was splendid recreation centre of Krishna Chandra Gajapati, a benevolent king and one of the builders of modern Orissa. Horn work of Paralakhemundi are decorative and eye catching pieces of souvenirs for art lover. It can serve as a convenient base centre to visit various palaces of interest in the district of Gajapati. .

Gandahati (153 km)* -
28 kms from Paralakhemundi and on the outskirts of Mahendragiri one may have a pleasant drive along the sinuous hill path amidst green forest to reach Gandahati. The scenic beauty with the waterfall attracts the visitors to this place. Regular bus service from Paralakhemundi is available up to Gandhati village(2kms).

Harabhangi -
Harabhangi is a medium Irrigation Project located 20kms from Adava in Berhampur, Koraput road. The place is surrounded by huge mountains with lush green forest. The nice view of the reservoir and natural scenic beauty of the spot serves as a picnic spot.

Mahendragiri (125 km)* -
Amidst rich scenic beauty of the evergreen forest, Mahendragiri, 5000 feet high stands in its unrivalled glory in the Gajapati District.
The hill is associated with mythological stories from Ramayana and Mahabharata. It finds mention in the works of poets Kalidas and Radhanath Ray. The rivulet Mahendra Tanaya flows down the hill with her usual trickling note. Archaeological remains at Mahendragiri make an interesting study for the scholars. Sivaratri is the main festival here which draws large crowd from Orissa, Andhra and Chhatisgarh.
Mahendragiri can be approached from Parlakhemundi which is frequented with bus services from Berhampur via Taptapani(125 KM.) and R. Udaygiri(176 Km). One can go from Parlakhemundi to Burkhat pass via Kainpur(51 Km) and finally trek to the Mahendragiri hill top (10Km) on foot. On the way one can see some of the oldest temples dedicated to the Panchapandav and their mother Kunti.

Chandragiri (80 km)* -
30 kms. from Taptapani, Chandragiri is known as a settlement of Tibetian people since decades. Visitors are amused to find a glimpse of their culture, especially the Buddist Vihar and the beautiful carpets woven by their artistic hands.

Tampara (15 km)* -
Right on the National Highway No.5, opposite Chhatrapur, is the beautiful Tampara Lake with gentle waves breaking on the shore, Tampara offers great avenues for water sports. One can also take a leisurely stroll trhough the vast stretches of Cashew plantations along the shore. An exiciting trek of about 2 kms. trough these plantations leads to a virgin beach on the Bay of Bengal. A trip to Tampara is sure to be adventurous as well as pleasurable.

Rambha (45 km)* -
Located along the vast Chilika Lake, Rambha is famous for its scenic beauty. Some of the captivating islands of Chilika like Honeymoon Island and Breakfast Island are within close proximity to Rambha and a boat ride from Rambha to these Islands could be a thrilling experience.

Patisonapur (15 km)* -
A virgin beach far from the noise and croud of the city, down south of Gopalpur, across the river Bahuda offers peace and tranquility to all the visitors going there seeking some relaxation.