Atri Hot Spring:-Situated about 42 km from
Bhubaneswar,Atri is best known for its hot sulphur springs and the
Lord Hatakeswar temple. The waters of the spring remain at a constant 55 degrees-Centigrade
(131 degrees F) and
are believed to have medicinal properties. Tourists can enjoy steam bath in
the Bathing Complex, located close to
the spring.The winding highway leading to Atri is lined with neem (margosa),
banyan, and peepul trees, and passes through
scenic rural countryside making even the drive here a delightful experience.
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Deulajhari Hot Spring:-90 km from Angul, near Athamalik, are
the famed hot springs of Deulajhari. The hot spring
seems to flow from the bottom of a Shiva Linga, and is channelised to 36 ponds
on the outskirts of the Shiva temple. Believed to contain medicinal properties,
a bath in the spring has religious importance too.
Taptapani
Hot Spring:-The bubbling hot spring of Taptapani lies deep in the
forests and high on a hill around 50 km from
Berhampur. The waters, believed to have medicinal properties, are also piped
directly into the bathrooms of the Pantha Niwas (tourist bungalow). The beauty
of the rolling tribal inhabited hills is an added bonus. PIC
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Tarabalo Hot Spring:-In the Nayagarh district, Tarabalo is famous for a cluster of hot springs dotted over an area of 8 acres. Located 75 km from Bhubaneswar, it makes a delightful spot for outings and picnics
