Anugul district, Odisha, India

Places to visit near Talcher

Talcher is a town in Anugul district, Odisha, India, home to about 38,436 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit — 24 temples, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 waterfalls and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Park (17 km), Eco Park (22 km) and Sapua Dam, Hindol (50 km).

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Talcher at a glance

Location
Anugul district, Odisha, India
Population
about 38,436
Coordinates
20.9493° N, 85.2335° E
Places within 50 km
122 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for temples
Nearest city
Cuttack, 108 km
Railway station
Talcher (TLHR), 5 km
Airport
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), 123 km

Top places to visit near Talcher

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

40 temples within 100 km of Talcher. The closest is Mangala Mandira (2 km); the best-known is Astashambhu Temple (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Talcher

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Talcher. The closest is Rani Park (2 km); the best-known is Eco Park (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Talcher

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Talcher. The closest is Jhumuka Waterfall (15 km); the best-known is Deojhar Waterfall (59 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Talcher

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Talcher. The closest is Brahmani Nadi (Brahmani River) View Point (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Talcher

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Talcher. The closest is Flyash (15 km); the best-known is Dadaraghati Dam (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Talcher

12 parks within 100 km of Talcher. The closest is Jagannath Park (1 km); the best-known is Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Park (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Talcher

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Talcher
  2. 9 km Eco Park, Jagannath Area - Talcher · nature spot, Anugul
  3. 15 km Eco Park · nature spot, Anugul
  4. 7 km Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Park · park, Anugul
  5. 23 km Astashambhu Temple · temple, Dhenkanal
  6. 8 km Talcher Palace · palace, Anugul
  7. 1 km Back to Talcher

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How to reach Talcher

  • By train: Talcher (TLHR) — about 5 km from the centre
  • By train: Brahmani Ph (BRMI) — about 107 km from the centre
  • By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), Bhubaneswar — about 123 km by road
  • By air: Jharsuguda Airport (JRG), — about 203 km by road
  • By road from Cuttack: about 108 km · directions
  • By road from Bhubaneswar: about 119 km · directions
  • By road from Puri: about 176 km · directions

All places near Talcher by distance

Within 15 km of Talcher

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Talcher by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples2440Mangala Mandira (2 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens1124Rani Park (2 km)
Waterfalls723Jhumuka Waterfall (15 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1221Brahmani Nadi (Brahmani River) View Point (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs920Flyash (15 km)
Parks1212Jagannath Park (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs1111Shahi Jama Masjid (1 km)
Churches1010Catholic Church (3 km)
Other attractions89Talcher Watch Tower (1 km)
Forts & heritage57Ramachandra Bazar (1 km)
Caves45Gautam Budhha Cave (21 km)
Museums34Talcher Museum (1 km)
Buddhist sites23Buddha Temple (17 km)
Beaches & coast22Kishoripal Beach (2 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves12Baradalu River View (26 km)
Ashrams11Ashram-Nigamananda (40 km)

Talcher: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Talcher?

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Park (park, about 17 km), Eco Park (nature spot, about 22 km), Talcher Palace (palace, about 1 km), Astashambhu Temple (temple, about 8 km), Eco Park, Jagannath Area - Talcher (nature spot, about 9 km), Jagannath Temple (temple, about 12 km).

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

122 places on Spotwander: 24 temples, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 waterfalls, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Talcher?

Mangala Mandira, about 2 km by road; Baghuabol Shiva Mandira (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Talcher?

Rani Park, about 2 km by road; Khalpal Reserve Forest (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Talcher?

Jhumuka Waterfall, about 15 km by road; Patharagada Waterfall (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Talcher?

Start in Talcher, visit Eco Park, Jagannath Area - Talcher, then Eco Park, then Dr. B. R. Ambedkar's Park, then Astashambhu Temple, then Talcher Palace, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Talcher?

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

How do I reach Talcher?

By train: Talcher (TLHR), about 5 km away. By air: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), about 123 km by road. By road: 108 km from Cuttack.

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