Dist.
H.Q. : Chhatrapur
Municipality:
Berhampur.
Area
: 8070 Sq.Km.
Popuplation:
27,04,056 (approx.)
Mountain
: Mahendragiri
Major
River : Rusikulya
Hot
Springs: Taptapani.
Rainfall:
114.35 cms
Lake
: Chilika.
Climate:
Minimum Temperature in December-16.6 degree centigrade & maximum temp. in
May-48.7 degree cen.
Maximum
Temperature: 36.5 degree centigrade(in May)
Languages
Spoken: Oriya, Hindi, English and Tribal dialects.
Clothing:
Light cotton in summer and heavy woolen in winter.
INTRODUCTION
Berhampur
is famous for its Berhampur silk weaving, the township lies on the National
Highway No-5 and forms the gateway to the bewitching southern zone of Orissa.
The wayside shops offer an excellent selection of some of the exquisite
textiles in silk.
Jaugada
is the site of Ashokan rock edicts, 35 km from Berhampur. The content of the
edicts is similar to that of Dhauli, where the emperor speaks of an
administration tempered byjustice and compassion.
Taptapani
is surrounded by the hills inhabited by the Orissan tribals, Taptapani has
gained popularity for its natural hot sulphur spring and beautiful environs.
Located 51 km from Berhampur, it offers visitors the medicinal properties of
its spring water, piped directly into the private bath tubs at the PanthaNiwas.
It makes anice stopover from Gopalpur on-Sea and Berhampur to Koraput region.
Trekking
the mountain trails of Mahendragiri hill (1525 kms) is a rewarding experience.
The extravagant beauty of the forested hill is quite breathtaking. which is
125 km from Berhampur.
ATTRACTIONS
:-Aryapalli,Berhampur,Buguda,Chilika(Rambha),Gopalpur
Narayani,Nirmaljhar,Taptapani,Taratarini
APPROACH
By bus 130 kms from bhubaneswar daily bus service
By train nearest railway stations are ganjam,
chhatrapur,berhampur
HOTELS
