Famous Places of Angul District of Odisha ( Orissa ) See Nalco and Thermo Electric Power Plant and Enjoy Tikarapada Wild Life Sanctuary, Satakosia

In South : Nayagarh
South - West : Baudh
West : Sambalpur
West - North : Deogarh
North - West : Sundergarh
North - East : Keonjhar
East : Dhenkanal
South - East : Cuttack

Angul District
Angul is one of districts of Orissa a state of India. The city Angul is the district head quarter. Angul is popular as industrial capital of Orissa and modern out look of people.
If you see map of Orissa the Angul, will be seen at the heart of the Orissa is an integral part of the state sharing the rich modern culture, tradition and socio-economic development of the state. This district was formally formed out of the former undivided Dhenkanal district on the date of April 1, 1993 . Angul district lies between 20° 31 N & 21° 40 N latitude and 84° 15 E & 85° 23 E longitude.

The district has a total area of 6232 sq. km.
Population of 11, 39,341 as per 2001 census
Males - 5, 86,903,
Females - 5, 52,438
Population Density : 179 per sq. km.

It is sorrounded by Dhenkanal and Cuttack districts in the east, Deogarh, Kendujhar and Sundargarh in north, Sambalpur and Sonepur in west and Bauda and Nayagarh in the south side.The district is abundant with minerals and natural resources, which ultimately help the district to contribute maximum amount of revenues to the state and central government. Angul, The district headquarters is about 150 kilometers from the state capital Bhubaneswar. It is situated on the National Highway No 42, making it well accessible from all parts of the state. The East Coast Railways is also passed in this district connecting Bhubaneswar and Sambalapur and ultimately every corner of India.

Anugul - You can visit Budhi Thakurani Temple built on a small hill and Recently a huge Jagannatha Temple known as Saila Srikhetra has also been built near the Budhi Thakurani temple. This Temple is made as the exact replica of Puri Jagannath Temple and is very popular all over the state.

Tikarapada: It is 60 km from Angul, Gharial Crocodile Sanctuary and Satakosia George of river Mahanadi around lush green forest. Visit Tikarapada Wild Life Sanctuary

Regular bus services are available from Angul to Tikarapada, via Badakera and Jaganathpur. Besides one can take a taxi service from Angul to Tikarapada, via village Ogi, Tainsi, and Jaganathpur and probably this is a comfortable route.This site is popular among the tourists as a trekking hotspot.

Bhima Kunda- This is another tourist place of Angul district, situated about 28 kilometers from the town of Talcher. One can see the sleeping statue of Lord Vishnu on the river bed of Bramhani.

Nalco: Beautiful Industrial Town Sheep sorrounded by Natural Beauties with Forests and High Hills and Rivers.

Satakosia Sanctuary : Satakosia Sanctuary is sorrounding to both side of River Mahanadi.

Name,  Address and Phone / Fax / Email  of Hotels available in Angul , Orissa 

Hotel Prasanti :Turang, Angul Tel:-233051,233052, Fax:- 233554,233451 E-mail:-hppl-pani@sify.com

Hotel Santi: Bus stand, Angul Tel: 230386, 230622, 232932 Fax:-231386, 230158

Hotel Durga: Turang, Angul Tel:-232652,230155, Fax:-232652E-mail:-hoteldurga@sify.com

Hotel Ganapati: Nalco Nagar, Angul Tel:-220061 Fax:-220464


Hotel Razz: PTC Square, Angul Tel:230067,234341 Fax-232070


Central Lodge: Daily market,Angul  Tel:-230378


Bikram Lodge: Madanmohan Padhi Lane, Angul  Tel:-230200, 232071

Jagannath Lodge: Nalco Chhack, Angul Tel:-220913

Hotel Goutam Vihar: Main road, Angul Tel:-230537,234596 Fax:-230138

Hotel Sandhya: Main Road, Angul Tel:-231357, 220255

Hotel Aurovilla: Circuit House, Angul Tel:-236335,236735 Fax:-236688

Hotel Swagat: Nalco Nagar, Angul Tel.-222913,223498 FAX-222592

Namara Palace: 7th line Amalapada, Angul. Tel.- 233839, 232837 E-mail:hotelnamra @sancharnet.in

Airbat guest House: 6th Line Amalapada, Angul Tel.-230111, 234623 Fax-230779

Hotel Shiv Sagar: Shanti Bazar, Angul Tel.-309511

Kadambini Cottage: Shanti Bazar, Angul.Tel:234371,9437030469(M)
 
Way side Amenities Centre,: Banharpal At-Narendrapur, Via-Meramundali, Dist. Angul

Travel to see Bhimkund in Angul district of Orissa , where you can find rare sleeping statue of Lord Vishnu or Anantasayan of lord Bishnu.

Orissa cultural heritage and the Architectual surprise of India the Sleeping Idol of  Lord Vishnu or say Anantasayan at Bhimkund

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The Bhimakund where the Anantasayan statue of Lord Bishnu is situated which is present in the bank of river Brahmani at a distance of about 50 km from Angul town and 28 kilometers from Talchera, Orissa / Odisha. This is the second largest sleeping statue of vishnu in India. The place is Famous for its holistic value and beutiful picnic spot to visit and merrymaking.

Size of  the figure is about 42 feet long and 8 feet wide and expected that is created during 8th-9th century AD. It is listen that an Instution ,  Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts which is working  for the preservation of the architect. This is the best archaeological Sites of Odisha /Orissa.

How to reach:- The place is aboout 28 kilometres from Talchera by bus and 50 kilometres from Anugul Town by Bus.

Visit Tikarapada Reserve Forest a Wild Life and Gharial Crocodile Sanctuary & Breeding Satakosia Gorge in River Mahanadi near to Angul Orissa India

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Tikarapada Reserve Forest Or Satakosia Wild Life Sanctuary a Nature Tent for all visitor love to be in Lap of Nature and to feel excitiment with Wild Lives. The beauty and panaromic view of the High Hills around with Deep Forest and Wide Sand beach of River Mahanadi will attract you to stay for another day there in the Nature Tent. You will find picnicer and visitors there starting from the Pampasar Gate up to Tikarapada On Mahanadi River.

You will find Tents on sands of the River Bank as a fascility by Satakosia Wild Life Forest Division for Visitors. Big Umbrellas with Tables and Chairs like Five Star Hotels or Resorts are being provided there to enjoy the beauty of the nature. Where you can stay with prior permission of the Forest Department. The Tents providing water and solar light fascility with beds for Two people will offer you scenic delights of the wildlife at its best in both day and night.

Beautiful Tents for Night Stay on the sand  of the River Mahanadi  

The Gharial crocodile sanctuary, situated there on the bank of Mahanadi River and caring habbits of the local people will also be remeberable and tempting. The blue water of Satkosia Gorge and boating in river will show you Tortoise and different water birds with their natural living style. If you are brave enough to trekk around or as an environmentalists or as a photographer then you will not return with a empty hand or mind.You may find as an ideal place for you to practice river rafting and fishing. Travel in this natural environment and experience the call of the wild at every nook and corner of the forest.

Satakosia Wild life Sanctuary Binkey near to Tikarapada a beautiful nature habitat.

Large sand of  River bed bounded with high hills and serpent water body will enchant U at Tikarapada Wild Life sanctuary area.

Eye catching high hills and deep forest around you are totally in Lap of Nature 

You Can Catch the sound of the predators, and your chance to watch the elephant, tiger, leopard, Sambar, Gaur, Spotted dear, Poisoned Snakes if you trekk. You can hear high pitched voices of the tribal clans singing from the adjoining village, renders it all the more natural and mystical. Load your backpack with dry foods, mosquito repellents and drinking water and make your way towards the depths of the forest.

Keep alert lookout for antelopes, as they vanish in a fraction of a second before you could actually catch a glimpse of them.The swamp water of the lake provides a perfect breeding ground for these reptiles.

If You move in deeper in the jungle, you may witness a lone Crested Serpent Eagle gliding in lazy circles, searching for its prey. Or a Hornbills rising suddenly from a tall tree. A beautiful Racket Drongo streaks through the path, its black tail trailing behind. It's a sheer feast for the eyes. The best part of this Forest is the old world charm that it has preserved.

How to Reach: How to Reach: Tikarapada is in west-south direction of Angul Town of Orissa and it will be about 45 KM away. If you count from Bhubaneswar it is about 205 K.M. You may reach to the spot hiring a Car or by Pvt. Bus from Angul as it is well connected in road and rail and is situated on the National High Way which is connecting Bhubaneswar to Sambalapur.If You are visiting from Berhampur then Charichakka a Sqaure of State High Way connecting Bhubaneswar- Balangir- Berhampur, where you can find a Car or Trekker for visiting the Place but you have to cross the river Mahanadi from south to north. You have to call loudly to call a boat man from other side of the river.

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