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PICNIC SPOTS

Darjeeng Scenic Spot:-51 kms from Rourkela, on the banks of the river Bramhini, is another of Orissa's beautiful picnic spots. The presence of the picturesque Deodhar Gorge about 2 kms from Darjeeng isan added attraction.

Dairingbadi Scenic Spot:-Nicknamed as "Kashmir of Orissa", Dairingbadi is probably the only place in Orissa to have
experienced snowfall. This extremely pretty place is locatedaround 135 kms from Phulbani, and is an attractive tourist
destination throughout the year. 

Barunei Scenic Spot:-A scenic spot 32 km from Bhubaneswar,Barunai attracts thousands of visitors, all round the year,
who are drawn to it by shadowy mango groves, the perrenial spring called 'Swarga Ganga' , and the temple of Barunai,
the presiding deity set on top of the hill.  

Dhamra Scenic Spot:-On the confluence of the rivers Vaitarini and Brhamini where they meet the Bay of Bengal, Dhamra naturallyhas a special appeal for all tourists. It is located 40 km from Chandbali, approachable by boat and motor launch from there. It is 160 kms from Balasore.

Chandbali Scenic Spot:-Situated 120 kms from Balasore, Chandbali has been a famous river port since medieval times.
A special attraction of this place is the boat ride to Aradi and Dhamra on the river.

Tensa Scenic Spot:-This little known picnic spot of Orissa located 110 km from Rourkela is also considered as a mini
hill-station. The view from the lookout point with its rolling hills and dense forests for as far as the eye can see, has
fascinated all visitors, and remains a lifelong memory.  

Narayani Scenic Spot:-22 kms from Rambha on the Chilika Lake,is the shrine of Goddess Narayani. This beautiful valley with its murmuring stream is a scenic spot beyond compare.

Saptasajya Scenic Spot:-A place of scenic beauty, Saptasajya is situated at a distance of 11 kms from Dhenkanal. The place is ideal for picnic and relaxation. As legends would have it,the Pandavas spent some days of their incognito life in these
hills. The Saptarishi temple and the temple of Raghunath attract a large number of persons on the Ramnavami day which falls in March-April. A small spring flowing close by enhances the beauty of the place.