Boudh district, Odisha, India

Places to visit near Baud

Baud is a town in Boudh district, Odisha, India, home to about 18,945 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 22 temples, 6 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Deojharan Waterfall, Jujomura (59 km), Satkosia Tiger Reserve (72 km) and Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary (78 km).

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Baud at a glance

Location
Boudh district, Odisha, India
Population
about 18,945
Coordinates
20.8377° N, 84.3262° E
Places within 50 km
70
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Sambalpur, 98 km
Railway station
Rairakhol (RAIR), 29 km
Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 210 km

Top places to visit near Baud

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

71 temples within 100 km of Baud. The closest is Jagannath Temple (1 km); the best-known is Gandharadi Charisambhu Mandir(Harihara Deula) (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Baud

36 waterfalls within 100 km of Baud. The closest is Ghodabeni Waterfall (29 km); the best-known is Pakdajhar Waterfall (34 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Baud

33 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Baud. The closest is Forest Area (22 km); the best-known is Bamur Forest Range (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Baud

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Baud. The closest is Manjore Dam (14 km); the best-known is Nuapada Dam (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Baud

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Baud. The closest is Kukuda Dara Hill (32 km); the best-known is Rushichara Hill View, Phulbani (kandhamal) (50 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Baud

13 churches within 100 km of Baud. The closest is Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Baud

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 189 km on the road.

  1. Start in Baud
  2. 20 km Nuapada Dam · dam, Boudh
  3. 16 km Pakdajhar Waterfall · waterfall, Kandhamal
  4. 26 km Nayakpada Cave · cave, Boudh
  5. 17 km Gandharadi Charisambhu Mandir(Harihara Deula) · temple, Boudh
  6. 51 km Deojharan Waterfall, Jujomura · waterfall, Sambalpur
  7. 59 km Back to Baud

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How to reach Baud

  • By train: Rairakhol (RAIR) — about 29 km from the centre
  • By train: Sambalpur Road (SBPD) — about 100 km from the centre
  • By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar — about 210 km by road
  • By air: Utkela Airport (UKE), Bhawanipatna — about 181 km by road
  • By road from Sambalpur: about 98 km · directions
  • By road from Bhubaneswar: about 209 km · directions
  • By road from Cuttack: about 209 km · directions

All places near Baud by distance

Within 15 km of Baud

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Baud by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2271Jagannath Temple (1 km)
Waterfalls636Ghodabeni Waterfall (29 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens633Forest Area (22 km)
Other attractions719Rajbati (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs817Manjore Dam (14 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints316Kukuda Dara Hill (32 km)
Churches413Church (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs310Jamia Masjid (1 km)
Forts & heritage28Royal Palace of J.J Dhala (26 km)
Caves26Nayakpada Cave (10 km)
Parks04SSVM Park (56 km)
Buddhist sites33Buddha Temple (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves23Marjakud End River View (8 km)
Museums22District Museum (1 km)
Beaches & coast01Udepur River Beach (77 km)

Baud: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Baud?

Nayakpada Cave (cave, about 10 km), Gandharadi Charisambhu Mandir(Harihara Deula) (temple, about 17 km), Nuapada Dam (dam, about 20 km), Selfie Point (I LOVE BOUDH) (attraction, about 3 km), Jagannath Temple (temple, about 1 km), Shree Sankat Mochan Siddha Hanuman (temple, about 1 km).

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

70 places on Spotwander: 22 temples, 6 waterfalls, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 other attractions, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Baud?

Jagannath Temple, about 1 km by road; Matengeswar Temple (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Baud?

Ghodabeni Waterfall, about 29 km by road; Taleipathar Waterfall (31 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Baud?

Forest Area, about 22 km by road; Water Hole in Hatidhara Resurve Forest (34 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Baud?

Start in Baud, visit Nuapada Dam, then Pakdajhar Waterfall, then Nayakpada Cave, then Gandharadi Charisambhu Mandir(Harihara Deula), then Deojharan Waterfall, Jujomura, and drive back — about 189 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Baud?

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

How do I reach Baud?

By train: Rairakhol (RAIR), about 29 km away. By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 210 km by road. By road: 98 km from Sambalpur.

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