From Kolkata-4 days Saranda Forest Elephant corridor Tour

Pick up from Barbil railway station : Our Guests will arrive by air conditioned coaches of 12021 Howrah - Barbil Jan Shatabdi Express . The train leaves Howrah ta 6:20 am and reaches Barbil at 12:50 pm stopping at Kharagpur, Jhargram, and Tatanagar station. We will receive all our guests in the Barbil Railway station and will check in to the air conditioned accommodation.

Kiriburu and Meghahatuburu, the twin hills separated by the borders of the Indian states of Odisha and Jharkhand. The word ‘Kiri’ means ‘Elephant’ and ‘Buru’ means ‘Hill’ which rightfully describes Kiriburu as the ‘Hill of Elephants’ as it provides shelter to an enormous number of wild elephants. Meghahatuburu, on the other hand, derives its name from the word ‘Meghata’ which means ‘Clouds’ thus citing it as a ‘Hill of Clouds’, as it remains covered under layers of clouds most time of the year. Meghahatuburu is also often addressed to as ‘Cherrapunji of Jharkhand’. The word ‘Kiri’ means ‘Elephant’ and ‘Buru’ means ‘Hill’ which rightfully describes Kiriburu as the ‘Hill of Elephants’ as it provides shelter to an enormous number of wild elephants.

Visit the Harihar temple and Barbil local market and return for a good night rest in the air conditioned hotel accommodation.

When in Odisha, nothing feels better than visiting naturally blessed places that lets one rejoice and feel good inside out. One such brilliant experience is offered by waterfalls in Odisha, one of which is the Murga Mahadev Waterfall. This waterfall has been among the major picnic spots in Odisha where travellers can revivify themselves and also seek blessing from the almighty. Located in the Keonjhar District of the state, the waterfall celebrates the presence of a Lord Shiva Temple by the name Mruga Mahadev. Tourists love to pay a visit to this famous temple in Keonjhar district around the time of major festivals namely Kartika, Shravana and Shivratri. And that’s not all as the waterfall also boasts of the presence of traditional folk heritage and tribal settlement.

Bhimakunda Waterfall, Keonjhar has a stunning spectacular natural environment encircled with lush green forest. The majestic Baitarani river provides two most beautiful and scary waterfalls called Sanakunda & Badakunda to the natural lovers. The waterfall has a terrific characteristic of imparting awesome experience to the visitors due to large vertical shaped gorge & speeding current and makes the environment smokey. Further huge roaring sound of waterfall makes the place most interesting among tourists. This waterfalls is considered as a most sacred place in religious point of view. Local people gather here during annual celebration of Makar Sankranti in large numbers. Mythology is that Pandavas were staying some time here during their religious expedition

THE TARINI TEMPLE The Maa Tarini Temple in Ghatgaon is a famous Hindu Goddess temple dedicated to Maa Tarini.It is said by the local people that King of Kendujhar was bringing Tarinini Maa from puri to Kendujhar with a condition that if he turn back then she'll not move further. TOURISM IN GHATAGAON TARINI TEMPLE Ghatagaon Tarini temple is located at Keonjhar. The surroundings of temple is covered with forests. Due to forests the chirruping sound of birds, the sound of rustling of leaves of trees give one a heavenly feel.

Gundichaghagi waterfall is located amidst spectacular natural environment with lush green forest.This picnic spot is truly the paradise of natural lovers which gives unforgettable memory to the visitors.A cascade of waterfalls on the river Musala falls at a distance of 50 feet below the river surface makes the area virtually smokey & attractive with roaring sound.

The tiny hamlet of Sitabinji has a population of less than 1000 but has volumes to narrate when it comes to history and myths. According to one such legend, it is said that Sita Devi used this place as her home when she was abandoned by her husband Rama. Locals believe that she gave birth to the twins, Lava and Kusha, at this place. One can find a small shrine, which houses the stone idols of Sita and her sons, which are located in-between a natural cavity formed by two treacherous, large boulders, which balance against one another in different angles.

Another one of the most beautiful places in Keonjhar. Its visuals are mesmerizing. This place is great for photography and picnic. The evening visuals are very monochromatic. This place is also good for children. This place is crowded in winters. This dam is also known as Chak Dam. The name of the nearest village to this dam is Chaka. This dam is built on a tributary of Baitarani river. This dam is generally used for irrigation purposes. The height of this dam is 29.50 meters and the length is 135 meters. The view during sunrise and sunset is very spectacular

Back to Barbil and have night rest in the air conditioned accommodations

The literal meaning of Khandadhar is 'sword’s edge' (Khanda – Sword, Dhar – Edge). Speeding water of the Khandadhar Spring is falling straight down to the earth at around 500 feet height. Due to the vertical falling of water, this fall is known as Khandadhar. The stunning natural environment encircled by the hills on three directions will mesmerize you. The natural environment of this area is also an ideal place for rich flora and fauna which are abundantly available here.

idst green valleys and wooded hills, Gonasika is famous as a sacred destination. The place is considered to be the origin of the River Baitarani and has a rich historical value. The place is located at a distance of just 45 km from the district headquarters of Keonjhar and it takes half an hour by car to reach the place from the district headquarters. The place is very famous as the temple of Brahmeshwar Mahadev is situated here. The River Baitarani flows underground after flowing a bit from the point of its origin. The river is seen again after it covers a short distance underground and the entire journey resembles the nostril of a cow. The serene location allures a number of nature lovers. The tourists love to explore the scenic locales of this place which is also a famous tourist spot.

Sana Ghagara which typically means a small waterfall is one of the top places to visit in Odisha to enjoy the resplendent side of nature. Located 5 kilometers away from Keonjhar town, this beautiful waterfall on the San Machakandana River is an exotic ecotourism spot. The area is spread over 488 hectares in a hilly tract with mixed deciduous and miscellaneous type of forest vegetation. There is a little park with models of animals such as dinosaurs near the fall, along with boating facilities.

The Badaghagara Waterfall is a waterfall of the Kendujhar district in the Indian state of Odisha. Badaghagara is located at a distance of 11 km from the district headquarters of Kendujhar district. Being a perennial source of water, a dam has constructed on the downstream side. It is situated at a distance of 5 kilometers on the downstream of Sanaghagara Waterfall. It is a perennial waterfall. The Machha Kandana, a small river, plunges from a height of 60 metres in a single drop. Badaghagra waterfall is located amid captivating surroundings which add to the beauty of the place and make it more alluring. Dense forests covering the waterfall make it a perfect destination for those who wish to spend some time amid natural beauty and also an ideal location for trekking and picnicking.

Return to Barbil and have a night rest in air condition accommodation.

Return Journey via Barbil Howrah Jan Shatabdi Express at 1:10 pm