Keonjhar (Kendujhar) district, Odisha, India

Places to visit near Daitari

Daitari is a town in Keonjhar (Kendujhar) district, Odisha, India, home to about 4,146 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 25 temples, 19 waterfalls, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Gundicha Ghagi Waterfall (36 km), Maa Tarini Temple (45 km) and Kapilash Temple (58 km).

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Daitari at a glance

Location
Keonjhar (Kendujhar) district, Odisha, India
Population
about 4,146
Coordinates
21.1000° N, 85.7500° E
Places within 50 km
93 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Cuttack, 90 km
Railway station
Chilikidara (CLDR), 22 km
Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 118 km

Top places to visit near Daitari

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Daitari: 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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Things to see near Daitari, by type

Temples near Daitari

53 temples within 100 km of Daitari. The closest is Akhndalamani Temple, Chata Building (10 km); the best-known is Maa Tarini Temple (45 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Daitari

29 waterfalls within 100 km of Daitari. The closest is Pichhula Waterfall (15 km); the best-known is Gundicha Ghagi Waterfall (36 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Daitari

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Daitari. The closest is Daitari Hill Top (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Daitari

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Daitari. The closest is Lake (6 km); the best-known is Dandadhar Dam (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Daitari

21 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Daitari. The closest is Jajpur Forest Range (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Daitari

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Daitari. The closest is Sukinda Kings Palace (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Daitari

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 151 km on the road.

  1. Start in Daitari
  2. 20 km Dandadhar Dam · dam, Dhenkanal
  3. 44 km Gundicha Ghagi Waterfall · waterfall, Keonjhar (Kendujhar)
  4. 12 km Maa Tarini Temple · temple, Keonjhar (Kendujhar)
  5. 47 km Jatadhari Waterfall · waterfall, Jajapur
  6. 7 km Ashokjhar Waterfall, Sukinda · waterfall, Jajapur
  7. 21 km Back to Daitari

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From travellers near Daitari

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How to reach Daitari

  • By train: Chilikidara (CLDR) — about 22 km from the centre
  • By train: Jakhapura (JKPR) — about 48 km from the centre
  • By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar — about 118 km by road
  • By air: Jharsuguda Airport (JRG), — about 247 km by road
  • By road from Cuttack: about 90 km · directions
  • By road from Bhubaneswar: about 112 km · directions
  • By road from Puri: about 179 km · directions

All places near Daitari by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Daitari by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2553Akhndalamani Temple, Chata Building (10 km)
Waterfalls1929Pichhula Waterfall (15 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1025Daitari Hill Top (10 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs823Lake (6 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens321Jajpur Forest Range (1 km)
Forts & heritage19Sukinda Kings Palace (28 km)
Other attractions78Water Conservation (22 km)
Buddhist sites27Buddheswar Temple (34 km)
Churches77Church (10 km)
Parks46Daitari Rain Water (10 km)
Caves36Cave and Temple (20 km)
Museums06Dhenkanal Science Center (66 km)
Mosques & dargahs22Buguda Chadiapalli Madina Masjid (33 km)
Ashrams22Ashram-Nigamananda (38 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves02Naraj River View (86 km)
Beaches & coast01Sonamuni Jungle Beach (66 km)

Daitari: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Daitari?

Gundicha Ghagi Waterfall (waterfall, about 36 km), Ashokjhar Waterfall, Sukinda (waterfall, about 21 km), Dandadhar Dam (dam, about 20 km), Maa Tarini Temple (temple, about 45 km), Jatadhari Waterfall (waterfall, about 26 km), Remal Dam & Reservoir (dam, about 27 km).

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

93 places on Spotwander: 25 temples, 19 waterfalls, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest temple to Daitari?

Akhndalamani Temple, Chata Building, about 10 km by road; Burudi Atu Jaher Gal (26 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Daitari?

Pichhula Waterfall, about 15 km by road; Gomeindhara Waterfall (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Daitari?

Daitari Hill Top, about 10 km by road; View Point (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Daitari?

Start in Daitari, visit Dandadhar Dam, then Gundicha Ghagi Waterfall, then Maa Tarini Temple, then Jatadhari Waterfall, then Ashokjhar Waterfall, Sukinda, and drive back — about 151 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Daitari?

July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Daitari?

By train: Chilikidara (CLDR), about 22 km away. By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 118 km by road. By road: 90 km from Cuttack.

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