Nayagarh district, Odisha, India

Places to visit near Balugaon

Balugaon is a town in Nayagarh district, Odisha, India, home to about 17,238 people. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 18 temples, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Shree Baba Ladukeswar Temple (21 km), Shri Neelamadhaba Temple (28 km) and Similijhar Waterfall (31 km).

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Balugaon at a glance

Location
Nayagarh district, Odisha, India
Population
about 17,238
Coordinates
20.1784° N, 85.1133° E
Places within 50 km
51 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Bhubaneswar, 94 km
Railway station
Kuhuri (KUU), 54 km
Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 92 km

Top places to visit near Balugaon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Balugaon: 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 Balugaon

68 temples within 100 km of Balugaon. The closest is Lord Jagannath Temple, Nayagada (7 km); the best-known is Shree Baba Ladukeswar Temple (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Balugaon

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Balugaon. The closest is Rukhi Forest Picnic Spot (8 km); the best-known is Khandapada Forest Range (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Balugaon

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Balugaon. The closest is Panipoila Dam (6 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Balugaon

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Balugaon. The closest is Balangi Park View Point (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Balugaon

15 waterfalls within 100 km of Balugaon. The closest is Samuka waterfall Lingiribari (8 km); the best-known is Similijhar Waterfall (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Balugaon

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Balugaon. The closest is Soubhagya Bhawan, New Rajbati, Nijgarh Killa Palace (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Balugaon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 101 km on the road.

  1. Start in Balugaon
  2. 7 km Goddess Dakhinakali Temple, Nayagada · temple, Nayagarh
  3. 14 km Shree Baba Ladukeswar Temple · temple, Nayagarh
  4. 14 km Lord Jagannath Temple, Nayagada · temple, Nayagarh
  5. 15 km Khandapada Forest Range · nature spot, Nayagarh
  6. 23 km Shri Neelamadhaba Temple · temple, Nayagarh
  7. 28 km Back to Balugaon

Plan a longer trip from Balugaon — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

How to reach Balugaon

  • By train: Kuhuri (KUU) — about 54 km from the centre
  • By train: Kalupara Ghat (KAPG) — about 55 km from the centre
  • By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar — about 92 km by road
  • By air: Utkela Airport (UKE), Bhawanipatna — about 252 km by road
  • By road from Bhubaneswar: about 94 km · directions
  • By road from Puri: about 107 km · directions
  • By road from Cuttack: about 108 km · directions

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Within 15 km of Balugaon

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Places near Balugaon by type
TypePlacesNearest
Temples68Lord Jagannath Temple, Nayagada (7 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens31Rukhi Forest Picnic Spot (8 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs26Panipoila Dam (6 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints23Balangi Park View Point (5 km)
Waterfalls15Samuka waterfall Lingiribari (8 km)
Forts & heritage12Soubhagya Bhawan, New Rajbati, Nijgarh Killa Palace (8 km)
Parks6Balangi Park Nayagada (5 km)
Museums5Dhenkanal Science Center (91 km)
Caves4GSDR Nature's Cave (8 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves4Kalijai Island (73 km)
Other attractions3Dianabandha (7 km)
Mosques & dargahs2Nayagarh markaj Masjid Sinduria(JAMA Masjid) (7 km)
Churches2Nayagarh Baptist Church (7 km)
Beaches & coast2ଡ଼ାହୁକା ଘାଟ Dahuka Beach (8 km)
Jain sites1Khandagiri Digamber Jain Mandir (88 km)
Buddhist sites1Dhauli Shanti Stupa (95 km)

Balugaon: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Balugaon?

Shree Baba Ladukeswar Temple (temple, about 21 km), Shri Neelamadhaba Temple (temple, about 28 km), Goddess Dakhinakali Temple, Nayagada (temple, about 7 km), Lord Jagannath Temple, Nayagada (temple, about 7 km), Khandapada Forest Range (nature spot, about 9 km), Similijhar Waterfall (waterfall, about 31 km).

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

51 places on Spotwander: 18 temples, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest temple to Balugaon?

Lord Jagannath Temple, Nayagada, about 7 km by road; Goddess Dakhinakali Temple, Nayagada (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Balugaon?

Rukhi Forest Picnic Spot, about 8 km by road; Khandapada Forest Range (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Balugaon?

Panipoila Dam, about 6 km by road; Sagar Lake (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balugaon?

Start in Balugaon, visit Goddess Dakhinakali Temple, Nayagada, then Shree Baba Ladukeswar Temple, then Lord Jagannath Temple, Nayagada, then Khandapada Forest Range, then Shri Neelamadhaba Temple, and drive back — about 101 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Balugaon?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Balugaon?

By train: Kuhuri (KUU), about 54 km away. By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 92 km by road. By road: 94 km from Bhubaneswar.

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