Daringbadi: Explore The Kashmir Of Odisha!

Hill stations and their beauty are something that is irresistibly mesmerising. If you are someone who can agree to this without any second thoughts, Darngbadi is a place you should visit without fail. Being a hill station or mountain lover, you must have travelled to or heard about a lot of popular hill station destinations in northern or central India.

But Daringbadi would become a unique experience among all since this location geographically falls on the eastern side of the territory of India. Even if this lies on the eastern side of the Indian territory, the tourist crowd experienced in this hill station is no lesser.

Considering the territorial boundaries, this particular hill station belongs to the eastern Indian state of Odisha. People including natives and tourists are also seen mentioning this place as the “Kashmir of Odisha”. This itself proves the tourism importance of this hill station and its surroundings.

The name of this place in the state of Odisha is derived from the name of a British official who was in charge of the region during the reign of the colonial powers in the state of India. Aboriginal tribes constitute the majority of the population found in this region.

Hence if you are excited about exploring the lifestyle and culture of people living on this particular side of the Indian territory, you can make use of this visit in a different aspect other than nature exploration. 

Location 

Daringbadi is a hill station destination found on the eastern side of the Indian mainland, in the state of Odisha. You need to get into the district called Kandhmal in the state to reach the destination.

915 m is the calculated elevation of this particular hill station. Berhampur is the nearest city to this location so in case you are travelling by road, you can collect all the necessary things you need from here before hitting the exact destination. 

Climatic Conditions 

The climatic conditions of this hill station are quite similar to that of the climatic conditions in Kashmir, one of the major hill stations in the territory of India. This climatic similarity itself is the reason why this place is also known by the name “Kashmir of Odisha”.

During the peak time of the winter season, the temperature levels often fall to 0 degrees Celsius. Hence winter months are a time when the place become quite unfavourable for explorations if you do not have that much cold resistance.

However, this particular climatic condition favours the cultivation of a couple of crops such as ginger and turmeric. The organic turmeric cultivated in this region has got G.I. tag accentuating its commercial value. Ginger harvesting is also another festive-like mood you can see in the region on account of the climatic specialities experienced here. 

Best Time To Visit Daringbadi

December – February (for snow lovers)

How To Reach Daringbadi?

Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik Airport

Nearest railway station: Brahmapur Railway Station (BAM)

Places To Visit In Daringbadi

Hill View Park

From the town centre of Daringabdi, you need to travel a distance of around 3 km in order to travel to this particular park. This is also a hilly region with dense forests enhancing the elements for nature exploration.

Nature lovers would definitely fall for this destination and it is highly recommended to have a stroll through the forest region.

The natural specialities of the Eastern Ghats ranges can also be experienced and understood by visiting this park. It is the best location to indulge in natural detoxification after a hectic schedule of city life. 

Midubanda Waterfall 

This is one of the landmark tourist destinations in the hill station of Daringabdi. From the town centre of Daringabdi, you need to cover a distance of around 16 km in order to travel to the destination of Midubanda Waterfall.

This would be a great choice to indulge in a playful time with your dear and near ones. The water in the streams and pools of the waterfall are regarded as quite clean and crystal-clear giving you the most refreshing experience in this hill station town. Most of the tourists visiting the town of Daringbadi make it a point to visit this waterfall too. 

Duluri River And Pine Forest 

This is one of the picturesque rivers you can go and visit in the Daringbadi region. The flowing path of the river is through a dense pine forest enhancing the visual elegance of the place in every way possible.

From the town centre of Daringabdi, there is a distance of around 2 km in order to reach the exact location of this particular forest and river. Many tourists are seen indulging in picnics in this location. 

Lovers’ Point

After travelling a distance of around 19 km from the city centre of Daringabdi, you may reach a village called Kirikuti. Lover’s Point is another mesmerising tourist destination you can explore in this village region.

Calming forest surroundings have healing properties in both our minds and body. You can also explore a couple of ancient caves in this region. Consider picnicking in this location if you have got time for that in your schedule. 

Sunset Point 

This location is also known as Silent Valley in the Daringbadi region. It is one of the matchless viewpoints in the town of Daringbadi. Just like the name of the place suggests, you can hit this location undoubtedly to get yourself lost in the magic of the golden hour.

If you would like to click some pictures, this is one of the best locations in the entire Daringbadi side. Luxury tourist resorts can also be found in this romantic destination. 

Food And Accommodation In Daringbadi 

You can easily find vegetarian and non-veg restaurants in and around the small tribal town of Daringbadi. Accommodation facilities can also be chosen according to your range of budget. The street foods are also quite delicious to try your hands on, in case you are going for a street stroll during any of your Daringbadi nights. 

Things To Remember While Visiting Daringbadi 

Even though the winter months of the year are the best months to visit the location, make sure you are not that vulnerable to colder temperatures since there are chances for the same to fall even beyond 0 degrees Celsius. Also, keep your warmers handy while planning a vacation to this hill station destination.

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