Cuttack district, Odisha, India

Places to visit near Kantilo

Kantilo is a town in Cuttack district, Odisha, India, home to about 8,861 people. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit — 37 temples, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Shri Neelamadhaba Temple (1 km), Maa Bhattarika Shakti Peeth Temple, Badamba (10 km) and Shree Ram Temple (20 km).

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Kantilo, Odisha
Kantilo, Cuttack district, Odisha, India. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Kantilo at a glance

Location
Cuttack district, Odisha, India
Population
about 8,861
Coordinates
20.3615° N, 85.1921° E
Places within 50 km
57 (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, 83 km
Railway station
Tapang (TAP), 66 km
Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 83 km

Top places to visit near Kantilo

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

91 temples within 100 km of Kantilo. The closest is Krusneshwar Temple (1 km); the best-known is Shri Neelamadhaba Temple (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kantilo

34 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kantilo. The closest is Khandapada Forest Range (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kantilo

25 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kantilo. The closest is Kantilo Pond (1 km); the best-known is Sapua Dam, Hindol (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kantilo

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kantilo. The closest is Scenic Narsingpur Valley View Point (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Kantilo

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Kantilo. The closest is Bhagawati Pathagar Member's Memorial Pillar (6 km); the best-known is Narsinghpur Palace (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Kantilo

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Kantilo. The closest is Dabarkhola Waterfall (20 km); the best-known is Deojhar Waterfall (23 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Kantilo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kantilo
  2. 1 km Shri Neelamadhaba Temple · temple, Nayagarh
  3. 22 km Deojhar Waterfall · waterfall, Cuttack
  4. 23 km Maa Bhattarika Shakti Peeth Temple, Badamba · temple, Cuttack
  5. 13 km Shree Ram Temple · temple, Nayagarh
  6. 20 km Mundia Hanuman Temple · temple, Nayagarh
  7. 9 km Back to Kantilo

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How to reach Kantilo

  • By train: Tapang (TAP) — about 66 km from the centre
  • By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar — about 83 km by road
  • By air: Utkela Airport (UKE), Bhawanipatna — about 265 km by road
  • By road from Bhubaneswar: about 83 km · directions
  • By road from Cuttack: about 91 km · directions
  • By road from Puri: about 113 km · directions

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Within 15 km of Kantilo

15–50 km — half-day trips

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Kantilo by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples3791Krusneshwar Temple (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens234Khandapada Forest Range (22 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs525Kantilo Pond (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints119Scenic Narsingpur Valley View Point (26 km)
Forts & heritage213Bhagawati Pathagar Member's Memorial Pillar (6 km)
Waterfalls411Dabarkhola Waterfall (20 km)
Museums110Nilamadhab Museum (1 km)
Caves36Rushipada Caves (7 km)
Parks04Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Park (68 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves04Naraj River View (79 km)
Churches12Vishwavani Church (7 km)
Other attractions01Pandava Bakhara Pathapur (60 km)
Ashrams11Mahabir Nityabhagabata Ashram (7 km)
Jain sites01Khandagiri Digamber Jain Mandir (78 km)
Buddhist sites01Dhauli Shanti Stupa (88 km)
Beaches & coast01Kuakhai Beach (88 km)

Kantilo: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Kantilo?

Shri Neelamadhaba Temple (temple, about 1 km), Maa Bhattarika Shakti Peeth Temple, Badamba (temple, about 10 km), Shree Ram Temple (temple, about 20 km), Deojhar Waterfall (waterfall, about 23 km), Mundia Hanuman Temple (temple, about 9 km), Sapua Dam, Hindol (dam, about 35 km).

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

57 places on Spotwander: 37 temples, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 viewpoint, 2 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Kantilo?

Krusneshwar Temple, about 1 km by road; Kantilo (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kantilo?

Khandapada Forest Range, about 22 km by road; Hindol - Badamba Forest Range (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Kantilo?

Kantilo Pond, about 1 km by road; Sunamuhin Dam (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kantilo?

Start in Kantilo, visit Shri Neelamadhaba Temple, then Deojhar Waterfall, then Maa Bhattarika Shakti Peeth Temple, Badamba, then Shree Ram Temple, then Mundia Hanuman Temple, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Kantilo?

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 Kantilo?

By train: Tapang (TAP), about 66 km away. By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 83 km by road. By road: 83 km from Bhubaneswar.

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