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 Set in the lap of nature, Rourkela has come into prominence with the establishment
of the first of the three public sector steel plants set up in India in 1955.
Situated in the minerally rich belt of Orissa, Rourkela marked a new era in
the Steel Industry of India being the only steel plant devoted primarily to
the production of flat products and sheets. Rourkela serves as the most convenient
base for visiting the places of interest in the district of Sundargarh.
Approach:
By road and rail.
Best time to visit: October to March
Stay: Stay arrangements can be done with various hotels or
lodges at Rourkela. The list of hotels with their phone numbers is given below:
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Name
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Telephone
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Hotel
Apsara
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2510286
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Hotel
Brundaban
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2508920, 2508921
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Hotel
Deepti
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2510247, 2510248
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Hotel
Mayfair
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2502013, 2502014, 2500749
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Hotel
Maurya Residency
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2504516, 2500262, 2507576
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Hotel
Nidhi
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2500776, 2501052, 2501206
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Hotel
Paresh
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2523306
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Hotel
Radhika
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2510310, 2510234
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Hotel
Shyam
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2510337, 2510367
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Rourkela
House
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2540627
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Panthanivas
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2543280, 2546568
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Fairs and Festivals of the region :
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Fairs / Festivals
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Place
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Period
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Vedavyas Mela
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Vedavyas
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February
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Dola Yatra
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Rourkela
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March
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Chaitra Mela
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Bonaigarh
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April - May
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Rath Yatra
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Throughout the district
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June - July
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Sravana Mela
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Rourkela
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July - August
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Viswakarma Puja
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Rourkela
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September
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Dusserah
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Throughout the district
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October
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Deepavali
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Throughout the district
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November
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Vedavyas
(9 km)*
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Situated on the confluence of the
rivers Sankha and Koel, Vedavyas is not only a place of natural beauty but also considered
a ‘Tirtha’,a place of religious sanctity. A vedic Ashram and a school on the
lines of Gurukula Ashram are the added attractions of the place. An ideal picnic spot, it
is 5 km from Panposh.
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Junagarh
(180 km)*
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A fort of historical and
archaeological importance with some ancient caves having marks of tantra worship. It is 4
km. from Hemagiri and 15 km from Kanika.
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Rajgangpur
(43 km)*
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Famous for its cement factory.
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Pitamahal
(16 km)*
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Famous for a small Dam project and
ideal for outing.
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Ushakothi
(157 km)*
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47 km from Sundargarh, the rock-cut
caves contain some pictographic writings which are yet to be deciphered.
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Mandira Dam
(28 km)*
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Known for the Dam across the river
Sankha, constructed for supply of water to Rourkela and other places in the vicinity. It
presents a picturesque sight, ideal for holidaying and picnic. Boating facility is
available in the lake on prior arrangements with the Dam Authorities. Permission to enter
the Dam site is issued by the Officer-in-Charge at the main entrance.
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Khandadhar
(104 km)*
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244 metres in height, the waterfall at
Khandadhar is said to be the loveliest waterfall in Orissa and it is nice picnic spot.
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Darjeeng
(51 km)*
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On N.H.No.23, it is a beautiful place on the river Brahmani, ideal for
picnickers. 2 km away, approachable on foot is Deodarha, a gorge on the river.
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Ghogar
(27 km)*
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A gorge on the river Ib, extending
over 5 Km, it is popular as a picnic spot. A naturally formed Siva Lingam of black granite
worshipped by the local people, is an additional attraction.
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* Distance from Rourkela
Tourist Information :
(1) Tourist Office : New Bus Stand (3rd Floor), Gandhi Road, Rourkela-769001,
District-Sundargarh,Ph :(0661) 507337 |
