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Famous for the waterfall of 152 mtrs. high amidst lush green forests, it lies 60 km from Keonjhar ideal for picnic. +..Gonasika..+ Surrounded by a series of valleys andwooded hills of varying colours, the place is famous for the origin of river Vaitarani as well as a centre of pilgrimage for the templeof 'Brahmeswar Mahadev'.A little away from the point of its origin, the river goes under ground, and seen aftesrs jumping a short distance over a stone projection looking like the nostril of a cow. It lies 45 km from Keonjhar. +..Ghatgaon..+ About 50 km from Kesonjhar towards Cuttack Goddess Tarini holds sway over Her devotees from Her beautiful shrine. +..Dhenkanal..+ It is the gateway to one of the most ancient forest covers of Orissa which shelters the elephants, tigers and nuerous species of birds and beasts. The broad plains of the river Brahmani were the dwelling place of early homo-sapiens who lived on berries and wild fruits before the advent of rice on these heavily watered expanses. The surrounding Sal forests come ablze with the changing seasons making this district headquarters town a focal point of trips to beautiful interions. About 99 km away from Bhubaneswar, it is also famous for the Balbhadra Temple built in 1700 AD. +..Saptasajya..+ Located 11 km out of Dhenkanal, Saptasajya is said to act as host to the Pandavas during their Agnyatvas days in these hills. The placse, with its beautiful surroundings, is popular with holiday makers. It is alsoa favourite pilgrimage spot with the temples of Saptarshi and Raghunath reigning supreme during Ramanavami festival. |
