7-Day Itinerary for Rourkela

  1. Day 1: Hanuman Vatika
    30 minutes (10 km) from Rourkela city center

    Explore the magnificent statue of Lord Hanuman and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the giant temple complex and gardens.

  2. Day 2: Vedavyas Temple
    1 hour (30 km) from Hanuman Vatika

    Located on the confluence of rivers Sankha and Koel, the ancient temple is dedicated to vedavyasa, the author of the Hindu epic Mahabharata.

  3. Day 3: Khandadhar Falls
    2 hours 30 minutes (142 km) from Vedavyas Temple

    Experience nature at its best with a scenic 22-tiered waterfall with a height of 244 meters set in the magical Khandadhar mountains.

  4. Day 4: Mandira Dam
    2 hours (84 km) from Khandadhar Falls

    Visit the popular dam located on the Sankh River and enjoy the scenic beauty with the backdrop of green mountains and river streams.

  5. Day 5: Maa Vaishno Devi Temple
    1 hour 30 minutes (50 km) from Mandira Dam

    Explore the beautiful temple with stunning architecture and unique carvings of Maa Vaishno Devi- the Hindu goddess of power and strength.

  6. Day 6: Rourkela Steel Plant
    45 minutes (20 km) from Maa Vaishno Devi Temple

    One of the largest steel plants in India, the factory tour is a must-visit and an educational journey through the steel-making process.

  7. Day 7: Hill View Park
    30 minutes (9 km) from Rourkela Steel Plant

    Get a panoramic view of the entire town from the hilltop of the park and enjoy the view of the sunset sky in the evening.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hanuman Vatika (2 hours, Free)
  • Vedavyas Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Khandadhar Falls (4 hours, Free but a vehicle is required)
  • Mandira Dam (2 hours, Free)
  • Maa Vaishno Devi Temple (2 hours, Free)
  • Rourkela Steel Plant (3 hours, ₹50/person)
  • Hill View Park (2 hours, Free)
    • Total Estimated Costs: ₹50/person

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, visit the famous Indira Gandhi Park, the Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Jubilee Park. For fewer days, consider dropping Hill View Park and Rourkela Steel Plant from the list.

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Itinerary created by AI-assisted, human-reviewed