Khordha district, Odisha, India

Places to visit near Khurda

Khurda is a town in Khordha district, Odisha, India, home to about 42,526 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 42 temples, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Barunei Hill (5 km), Maa Barunei Temple (5 km) and Jhumka Dam (24 km).

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Khurda at a glance

Location
Khordha district, Odisha, India
Population
about 42,526
Coordinates
20.1827° N, 85.6163° E
Places within 50 km
115 (37 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Bhubaneswar, 31 km
Railway station
Khurda Road Jn (KUR), 13 km
Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 28 km

Top places to visit near Khurda

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

92 temples within 100 km of Khurda. The closest is Maa Chandi Mandire (1 km); the best-known is Maa Barunei Temple (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Khurda

25 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Khurda. The closest is Smurtivana Botanical Garden (21 km); the best-known is Chandaka Forest (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Khurda

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Khurda. The closest is Barunei Hill (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Khurda

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Khurda. The closest is Jhumka Dam (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Khurda

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Khurda. The closest is Gada Khordha Square (2 km); the best-known is Khordha Fort (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Khurda

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Khurda. The closest is Kuakhai Beach (38 km); the best-known is Puri Light House (60 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Puri Light House · beach · Puri · ~60 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Golden Beach · beach · Puri · ~60 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Blue Flag Beach · beach · Puri · ~61 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Puri Beach · beach · Puri · ~61 km · Highly rated · Must-see
  • Kuakhai Beach · beach · Khordha · ~38 km · Well liked
  • Sea Beach · beach · Puri · ~60 km · Highly rated

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A one-day trip from Khurda

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Khurda
  2. 5 km Barunei Hill · hill, Khordha
  3. 1 km Maa Barunei Temple · temple, Khordha
  4. 23 km Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves · cave, Khordha
  5. 13 km Jhumka Dam · dam, Khordha
  6. 7 km Chandaka Forest · nature spot, Cuttack
  7. 24 km Back to Khurda

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How to reach Khurda

  • By train: Khurda Road Jn (KUR) — about 13 km from the centre
  • By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar — about 28 km by road
  • By road from Bhubaneswar: about 31 km · directions
  • By road from Cuttack: about 52 km · directions
  • By road from Puri: about 58 km · directions

All places near Khurda by distance

Within 15 km of Khurda

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Khurda by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples4292Maa Chandi Mandire (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1125Smurtivana Botanical Garden (21 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1522Barunei Hill (5 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs920Jhumka Dam (24 km)
Forts & heritage918Gada Khordha Square (2 km)
Beaches & coast117Kuakhai Beach (38 km)
Museums715Radhagobinda Museum (1 km)
Waterfalls09Sunajhar Waterfall (51 km)
Parks67Chaild Park (1 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves27Kuakhai River View (43 km)
Buddhist sites26Dhauli Shanti Stupa (29 km)
Other attractions35I Love Khordha (1 km)
Caves34Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves (25 km)
Churches22Khurda Baptist Church (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs22Ahmaddiya Masjid (1 km)
Jain sites11Khandagiri Digamber Jain Mandir (25 km)

Khurda: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Khurda?

Maa Barunei Temple (temple, about 5 km), Barunei Hill (hill, about 5 km), Chandaka Forest (nature spot, about 24 km), Jhumka Dam (dam, about 24 km), Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves (cave, about 25 km), Khandagiri Digamber Jain Mandir (Jain temple, about 25 km).

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

115 places on Spotwander: 42 temples, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest temple to Khurda?

Maa Chandi Mandire, about 1 km by road; Baba Dhabaleswara Mandir (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Khurda?

Smurtivana Botanical Garden, about 21 km by road; Chandaka Forest (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Khurda?

Barunei Hill, about 5 km by road; View Point (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Khurda?

Start in Khurda, visit Barunei Hill, then Maa Barunei Temple, then Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, then Jhumka Dam, then Chandaka Forest, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Khurda?

November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Khurda?

By train: Khurda Road Jn (KUR), about 13 km away. By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 28 km by road. By road: 31 km from Bhubaneswar.

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