Tours to Dhenkanal are invitations to the uncharted terrains of Orissa. One of the few remaining thickly forested areas in Orissa; Dhenkanal is home to many endangered species of animals, birds and reptiles including the more prominent members of the jungle such as elephants and tigers.
The fertile plains of the Bramhani River and the surrounding Sal tree forests are interrupted by paddy fields flooded with water from the river. From here begins your journey into the startling interiors of Dhenkanal that will lead you on an adventure of your lifetime and culminate in the spectacular scenes of the nearby tourist attractions.
Besides being the administrative headquarters of the Dhenkanal district of Orissa, Dhenkanal is also popular for the Balaram Temple and a number of Vishnu and Shiva temples such as Kapilash Temples, Naganatheswar Temple, Astasambhu Temple, Sri Kanakeswar Temple, Siddaha Balaram Temple and Sri Annakoteswar Temple in and around Dhenkanal.
When you're done exploring the temples and markets of Dhenkanal, go for a sightseeing tour of the nearby tourist attractions in the district as Dhenkanal can also double up as a base camp.
To begin with, visit the pilgrimage site at Kapilas, near Dhenkanal District. The temple of Lord Shiva 'Chandrashekhar' is comparable to the Kailas Parbat, abode of Lord Shiva and is marked by the remains of a medieval fort, caves and shrines. A Panthasala, Deer Park and Science Park can also visited on your tour to Dhenkanal with Tourism of Orissa packages.
Joranda can also be visited on your tour to Dhenkanal. It is a tourist attraction for theological reason. It is home to the only surviving religious cult of Orissa - Mahima Cult.
Visit Saptasajya, a picturesque hill range, for trekking, picnics and sightseeing of the pilgrimage destinations of Saptarshi and Raghunath Temples in Saptasajya, near Dhenkanal.
Tikarapara is another place near Dhenkanal that you ought o visit for its adventure sports and sightseeing opportunities. Located at the Satkosia Gorge where the mighty Mahanadi River tumbles through 22km of dense forests with such ferocity that would challenge any adventure sports enthusiast. Besides river angling, river rafting and trekking activities, the Gharial Sanctuary, especially created to protect the endangered crocodile species, is a major attraction at Tikarapara.
Other places that you may visit on your tour to Dhenkanal include the hot spring at Deulajhari, Lord Sidheswar Temple at Ladagarh, Vishnu's image in the resting pose at Saranga and other Shiva temples in Kualo, and the popular picnic spot at Ramial.
