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Location: "Taptapani, Odisha 761017"
Taptapani is famous for its hot sulfur water spring, present in Sanakhemundi Block of Ganjam district in Odisha state. But, the nearest town is Mohana, which about 18 km away in Gajapati district.
The hot water from the natural spring of Taptapani is
attributed to medicinal properties and can be bathed in at the pond created
next to the hot spring. The hot spring is situated at the eastern slope of the
eastern ghat at the crest of the hill within the lush green forest having a
wide range of flora and fauna. The other attractions of Taptapani are its
tribal communities and the picturesque landscape. There is also a deer park
maintained by the forest department.
The Kandimata temple is situated adjacent to the spot
and one can visit the temple too.
How to Reach:
By Rail: The nearest Railway station is Berhampur Railway station (around 89
KMs) which has connectivity with many major cities.
By Road: The spot is situated right on the main highway connecting Berhampur to
Rayagada and buses ply regularly between major cities like Bhubaneshwar,
Rayagada, Jeypore and Malkangiri. Reaching the location is not a problem
By Air: Both Vizag and Bhubaneshwar Airport are almost equidistant (around 265
KMs).
Parking and Photography:
There is parking
outside the Taptapani temple on the side of the Highway.
There is no restriction
with Photography. It’s a forest area, with trees all around, so using Drones
should be carefully done. Drones can be used easily.
Stay Options:
The entire area around
the Taptapani is a big tourist spot Panthaniwas of Orissa government is
available for stay. We were travelling from Gopalpur (Berhampur) to Rayagada,
so we decide to visit the place on way and stay at Rayagada. Just for
information, we stayed at Sai Residency A/C at Rayagada, which is at a very
good location and at very descent rate too. The rooms are really good and the
stay is very good. There are other good hotels available at Rayagada too, if
one would like to explore.