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Daringbadi

Kashmir of Odisha in the Eastern Ghats

2 daysIdeal stay₹500From / nightFreeEntryOctober – FebruaryBest windowPhulbaniNearest rail · 65 km

A cool hill station at 1,000m in the Kandhamal district, dubbed the "Kashmir of Odisha" for its pine forests, coffee and pepper plantations, and occasional winter snowfall. Far off the tourist trail, it offers tribal Kondh culture, waterfalls, and untouched Eastern Ghats landscapes.

Pairs well with

Chilika Lake· 4h away

When to go

Month-by-month fit

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GreatOkayAvoid⟡ Jul: 92

Honest take for Jul: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging. (peak crowds.)

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On the map

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Phulbani 65km · Bhubaneswar Airport 250km

Nearest transport

Phulbani65 km

Bhubaneswar Airport250 km

Stay options

budget₹500/night

mid₹1,500/night

Best time to visit

October – February

How to get here

Bhubaneswar → Daringbadi

bus · 7h

₹300

approx.

Bhubaneswar → Daringbadi

cab · 5.5h

₹4,000

approx.

Nearby attractions

PhulbaniBhubaneswarChilika LakeKoraput