Dhenkanal, India
Located at a distance of 99 KM from Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, Dhenkanal is a striking holiday destination. Mother Nature has blessed this place with abundant natural beauty. The settlement of Dhenkanal is a sun-kissed land that is rich in the natural treasures of fauna and flora. The beauty of the place is because of the valleys, hills and rivers. This city is majorly known for its lush green forests and large amount of wild animals such as elephants and tigers. In succinct, we can say that this place is a remarkable example of the fact that there is no better architect in the world than nature itself. However, the landscape of Dhenkanal has a lot of manmade architectural grandeurs that simply accessorize its natural beauty. Checkout the Dhenkanal holiday packages offered by EaseMyTrip.in and get ready to explore the captivating beauty of this place!
Summer
Mid-March - end June
Temperature:18°C- 35°C
Monsoons
June - end September
Annual rainfall -250 cm
Winter
Late November To Mid-February
Temperature:14°C-24°C
Kapilash Temple:
Located in the north-east corner of Dhenkanal town 26 KM from the district headquarters, this temple is sited around 2239 feet above the sea level. It is known that Narasinghdeva-I built this temple for Sri Chandrasekhar in 1246 CE.
Saptasajya:
It is a place of natural beauty, where the holy temple of Maryada Purushottama Sri Ramchandra is situated at around 900 feet at the hilltop.
Naganatheswar Temple:
This iconic temple belongs to Sri Sri Naganatheswar Shiva. It is located at village Nagena about 20 KM from Dhenkanal. It is believed that this ancient Shiva temple was built during the region of the Keshari dynasty.
Other Important Temples:
Astasambhu Temple, Sri Kanakeswar, Sri Annakoteswar, Sri Raghunath Temple, Jagannath Temple Deogaon, Narayan Temple of Kapilas and Maa Brahmayani Temple.
In and Around Places of Interest:
Joranda (24 KM), Ganesh Khola (34 KM), Ladagada (40 KM), Sarang (67 KM) and Dandadhar (67 KM) etc. So, make sure you visit these scenic places during your Dhenkanal tour.
