Koraput

Koraput

About Koraput

The "Kashmir of Odisha", Koraput is one of the prettiest places in southern Odisha, surrounded by mist-covered hills, green valleys, waterfalls, coffee plantations, ancient temples and the rich tribal culture. The region offers stunning natural beauty and a mild climate, attracting nature lovers, adventurers and cultural tourists alike due to its beauty and appeal. Koraput is the home of the highest peak of Odisha, Deomali, which offers grand vistas of rolling hills, green valleys and scenic views. Another prominent feature is the breathtaking Duduma Waterfall, which is formed by the Machkund River, and the sacred Gupteswar Cave Temple of Lord Shiva set in a natural limestone cave. The peaceful environs, coupled with its picturesque sunset views of the Kolab Dam and Reservoir, have made it a favourite among visitors. Koraput is also famous for tribal history, markets held every week, indigenous handicrafts and Kotpad handloom textiles. The aromatic coffee plantations, the traditional festivals of the tribes and the true local cuisine add to its allure. Whether you go for a hike through the green hills, admire breathtaking waterfalls or go to ancient cave temples, experience the tribal and cultural practices or enjoy the locally grown coffee, Koraput has it all.

Best Time to Visit Koraput

The season from October to March is ideal to visit Koraput as the weather is pleasant and comfortable for visiting the hills, waterfalls, temples, coffee plantations and tribal villages. Deomali Peak trekking, scenic drives across the Eastern Ghats, visits to Gupteswar Cave Temple and the rich tribal culture are best experienced during the winter season. The months of November to February are ideal for viewing spectacular sunrises from the Deomali and for visiting the coffee plantations and local markets of the tribes. During the monsoon season (July – September), it becomes a verdant green heaven and the waterfalls like Duduma pour down spectacularly, though some roads and trekking routes may be inaccessible due to the heaviest of rain. Generally warmer in summer (April – June), but the hill areas provide relatively pleasant mornings and evenings.

Koraput: Places, Experiences & Food
Places to Visit in Koraput

• Deomali Hills
• Duduma Waterfall
• Gupteswar Cave Temple
• Kolab Dam
• Sabara Srikhetra (Jagannath Temple)
• Tribal Museum
• Rani Duduma Waterfall
• Bagra Waterfall
• Jalaput Dam
• Putsil Valley
• Onukudelli Tribal Market
• Nandapur
• Maliguda
• Kechela Jain Monastery
• Kotpad
• Damanjodi
• Rani Gumpa
• Balda Caves
• Sunki Ghat
• Hathipathar Waterfall
• Subai Jain Temple

Things to Do in Koraput

• Summit of Deomali, the highest peak in Odisha
• Breathtaking sunrise and sunset views from the hills
• Spectacular Duduma Waterfall
• Sacred Gupteswar Cave Temple
• Peaceful surroundings at Kolab Dam
• Beautiful Putsil Valley
• Rich tribal culture at weekly haats
• Famous Onukudelli Tribal Market
• Traditional weaving techniques at Kotpad
• Ancient Jain monastery at Kechela
• Birdwatching in the Eastern Ghats
• Coffee plantations and experience Koraput's coffee culture
• Photography amid mist-covered hills and green valleys
• Scenic routes around Jalaput Dam
• Colourful Parab Tribal Festival
• Traditional tribal music, dance, and handicrafts
• Scenic journey through the mountain railway routes
• Natural beauty of Rani Duduma Waterfall

What to Eat in Koraput

• Mandia Peja (Ragi Porridge)
• Mandia Roti
• Pakhala Bhata
• Dalma
• Desi Chicken Curry
• Country Chicken Curry
• Mudhi Mansa
• Bamboo Shoot Curry
• Badi Chura
• Saga Bhaja
• Chakuli Pitha
• Manda Pitha
• Arisa Pitha
• Enduri Pitha
• Poda Pitha
• Santula
• Fish Curry with Rice
• Aloo Chop
• Bara Ghuguni
• Traditional Tribal Thali
• Koraput Coffee
• Local Forest Mushroom Curry