Ganjam district, Odisha, India

Places to visit near Buguda

Buguda is a town in Ganjam district, Odisha, India, home to about 14,297 people. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 50 temples, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 19 waterfalls. The must-see places are Biju Pattnaik Square (32 km), Biju Pattanaik Children's Park (34 km) and Salia Dam (37 km).

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Buguda, Odisha
Buguda, Ganjam district, Odisha, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buguda at a glance

Location
Ganjam district, Odisha, India
Population
about 14,297
Coordinates
19.8081° N, 84.7908° E
Places within 50 km
165 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Berhampur, 69 km
Railway station
Khallikot (KIT), 52 km
Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 147 km

Top places to visit near Buguda

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

76 temples within 100 km of Buguda. The closest is Baladeb jiu Temple (1 km); the best-known is Shree Biranchi Narayana Temple (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Buguda

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Buguda. The closest is Baghua Dam (14 km); the best-known is Salia Dam (37 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buguda

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buguda. The closest is Shiv Parvati Statue (4 km); the best-known is Kumarsuni Hill (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Buguda

28 waterfalls within 100 km of Buguda. The closest is Bada Jharana Waterfall (9 km); the best-known is Similijhar Waterfall (48 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buguda

22 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Buguda. The closest is Budhakhola Eco Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Buguda

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buguda. The closest is Bateswar Beach (68 km); the best-known is Gopalpur Sea Beach (78 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Buguda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buguda
  2. 1 km Shree Biranchi Narayana Temple · temple, Ganjam
  3. 3 km Budhakhola Eco Park · nature spot, Ganjam
  4. 1 km Brudhakhola Gumpha · heritage site, Ganjam
  5. 1 km Budhakhola · temple, Ganjam
  6. 36 km Biju Pattnaik Square · heritage site, Ganjam
  7. 32 km Back to Buguda

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

How to reach Buguda

  • By train: Khallikot (KIT) — about 52 km from the centre
  • By train: Kalijai (KLJI) — about 52 km from the centre
  • By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar — about 147 km by road
  • By air: Utkela Airport (UKE), Bhawanipatna — about 214 km by road
  • By road from Berhampur: about 69 km · directions
  • By road from Puri: about 136 km · directions
  • By road from Bhubaneswar: about 151 km · directions

All places near Buguda by distance

Within 15 km of Buguda

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

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Places near Buguda by type
TypePlacesNearest
Temples76Baladeb jiu Temple (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs32Baghua Dam (14 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints31Shiv Parvati Statue (4 km)
Waterfalls28Bada Jharana Waterfall (9 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens22Budhakhola Eco Park (4 km)
Other attractions14Kanjiapalli Village Buguda (2 km)
Beaches & coast12Bateswar Beach (68 km)
Forts & heritage10Brudhakhola Gumpha (4 km)
Parks9Swarna Organic Farm (15 km)
Churches8The Redeemed Christian Church of God.rock of Ages Parish Ogbeobi Quarters Okpanam (31 km)
Mosques & dargahs5Subudhipoli (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves5Dinosaur Island (33 km)
Museums3Kasinatha Jena Relics (30 km)
Caves2Laxmi Nrusingha cave, Kokalaba (45 km)
Treks1Timber Trail View Point (38 km)
Buddhist sites1Buddha Statue (kalamba) (19 km)

Buguda: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Buguda?

Shree Biranchi Narayana Temple (temple, about 1 km), Budhakhola (temple, about 5 km), Budhakhola Eco Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Brudhakhola Gumpha (heritage site, about 4 km), Biju Pattnaik Square (heritage site, about 32 km), Biju Pattanaik Children's Park (park, about 34 km).

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

165 places on Spotwander: 50 temples, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 waterfalls, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Buguda?

Baladeb jiu Temple, about 1 km by road; Shree Biranchi Narayana Temple (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Buguda?

Baghua Dam, about 14 km by road; Dhanei Dam🌞 (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buguda?

Shiv Parvati Statue, about 4 km by road; Budhakhola Hill View Point (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Buguda?

Start in Buguda, visit Shree Biranchi Narayana Temple, then Budhakhola Eco Park, then Brudhakhola Gumpha, then Budhakhola, then Biju Pattnaik Square, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Buguda?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Buguda?

By train: Khallikot (KIT), about 52 km away. By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 147 km by road. By road: 69 km from Berhampur.

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