📍 Odisha, India
Odisha · 5 destinations & hidden spots
Near Doodhari, Pottangi block, Koraput district
The highest mountain peak in Odisha, soaring 1,672 metres (5,486 ft) above sea level in the Chandragiri-Pottangi subrange of the Eastern Ghats. Features rolling montane shola grasslands, crisp mountain winds, paragliding launches, and breathtaking panoramic cloud inversions at dawn.
Machkund, Koraput district
A thunderous horsetail waterfall cascading 574 feet (175 m) down a sheer granite amphitheatre on the Machkund River along the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border. Surrounded by dense deciduous forests and traditional tribal villages of the indigenous Bonda and Gadaba communities.
Near Boipariguda, Koraput district
An ancient subterranean limestone cave set within lush deciduous forests near the Kolab (Sabari) River. Houses a massive self-manifested (Swayambhu) stone lingam that increases in size according to local tradition, attracting thousands of pilgrims during Bolbom and Shivratri.
Jeypore-Koraput road, Koraput district
A picturesque water reservoir formed by the Upper Kolab hydroelectric dam at an altitude of 3,000 feet. The adjoining hilltop Kolab Botanical Garden features terraced flower beds, fountains, children's play parks, and panoramic sunset viewpoints over the shimmering blue lake waters.
Hidden Gem
Putsil, Semiliguda block, Koraput district
Often called the 'Switzerland of Odisha', Putsil is a hidden highland tableland nestled at 3,500 feet near Deomali. Known for dramatic cloud seas enveloping pine plantations, rolling grasslands, cool mountain breezes, and offbeat eco-camping under starry night skies.
