Anugul district, Odisha, India

Places to visit near Angul

Angul is a town in Anugul district, Odisha, India, home to about 44,386 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 28 temples, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 waterfalls and 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Eco Park (1 km), Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Park (7 km) and Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary (34 km).

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Angul, Odisha
Angul, Anugul district, Odisha, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Angul at a glance

Location
Anugul district, Odisha, India
Population
about 44,386
Coordinates
20.8409° N, 85.1019° E
Places within 50 km
134 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Cuttack, 114 km
Railway station
Angul (ANGL), 3 km
Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 124 km

Top places to visit near Angul

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Angul: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Temples near Angul

46 temples within 100 km of Angul. The closest is Sailashree Kshetra (1 km); the best-known is Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Angul

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Angul. The closest is Eco Park (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Angul

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Angul. The closest is Mini Waterfall Jamunali (7 km); the best-known is Deojhar Waterfall (46 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Angul

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Angul. The closest is Turanga Lake (3 km); the best-known is Derjang Reservoir (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Angul

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Angul. The closest is Saradhapur Hill (6 km); the best-known is Kurudol Pahada (Hill) (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Angul

12 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Angul. The closest is Amalapada Chhoti Masjid (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Angul

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Angul
  2. 1 km Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple · temple, Anugul
  3. 8 km Derjang Reservoir · reservoir, Anugul
  4. 3 km ISKCON-Angul · temple, Anugul
  5. 8 km Eco Park · nature spot, Anugul
  6. 7 km Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Park · park, Anugul
  7. 7 km Back to Angul

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How to reach Angul

  • By train: Angul (ANGL) — about 3 km from the centre
  • By train: Barang (BRAG) — about 113 km from the centre
  • By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar — about 124 km by road
  • By air: Jharsuguda Airport (JRG), — about 202 km by road
  • By road from Cuttack: about 114 km · directions
  • By road from Bhubaneswar: about 121 km · directions
  • By road from Sambalpur: about 169 km · directions

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Within 15 km of Angul

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Angul by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2846Sailashree Kshetra (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1730Eco Park (1 km)
Waterfalls1528Mini Waterfall Jamunali (7 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1022Turanga Lake (3 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1318Saradhapur Hill (6 km)
Mosques & dargahs1212Amalapada Chhoti Masjid (1 km)
Parks1111Panchtatva Park (1 km)
Churches99Baptist Church (1 km)
Forts & heritage68Statue of King Somnath Singh Jagdev (1 km)
Other attractions67Statue of Yoga (1 km)
Museums34Marble Museum (3 km)
Buddhist sites12Buddha Temple (7 km)
Beaches & coast22Saradhapur Beach (7 km)
Caves02GSDR Nature's Cave (84 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves11Baradalu River View (7 km)

Angul: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Angul?

Eco Park (nature spot, about 1 km), Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Park (park, about 7 km), Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple (temple, about 1 km), Derjang Reservoir (reservoir, about 9 km), ISKCON-Angul (temple, about 8 km), Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 34 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Angul?

134 places on Spotwander: 28 temples, 17 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 waterfalls, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest temple to Angul?

Sailashree Kshetra, about 1 km by road; Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Angul?

Eco Park, about 1 km by road; Deer Park (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Angul?

Mini Waterfall Jamunali, about 7 km by road; Water Fall Nature (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Angul?

Start in Angul, visit Maa Budhi Thakurani Temple, then Derjang Reservoir, then ISKCON-Angul, then Eco Park, then Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Park, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Angul?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Angul?

By train: Angul (ANGL), about 3 km away. By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 124 km by road. By road: 114 km from Cuttack.

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Angul’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Angul on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.