Known as the cultural hub of Western Odisha, Bolangir is derived from Balaramgarh, a fort built here in the 16th Century by Balram Deo. The Plan of Bolangir Town was prepared by Pandit Chintamani Bidyabhusan as a square town with roads crossing one another at right angles. Blessed with natural scenic beauty, numerous shrines and the native tribal life make Bolangir a compelling travel destination for tourists.
Bolangir has several places of religious importance that draws numerous devotees from far and wide. A WELL laid out town from the time of the Maharajas, Bolangir still possesses the charm and serenity of the old days fashion. It is one of the major commercial towns in the western part of Orissa. Many visitors use the town as a base to several places of interest located in the district.
Driving through a thick forest cover to reach any place of interests is a rewarding experience. Bolangir is famous for producing excellent pieces of tassar and cotton fabrics. Traditional hand-woven textiles life will allure the ethnic tourists.
STATE : ODISHA
LOCATION : Balangir the headquarters of Bolangir district is situated in the western region of Odisha.
LANGUAGE : Oriya, Hindi, English and Tribal dialects.
WHEN TO VISIT : The best time to visit Bolangir is during the winter season, which lasts from October through March.
CLOTHING : Cottons in summer and light Woolen in winter.
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Balangir is connected by good motorable roads to all major places. There are excellent bus services provided by State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Balangir to other nearby cities.
Balangir is a railhead on the East Coast Railway connecting several important cities in India. Taxis are easily available from outside of the railway station.
The nearest airport Bhubaneswar is 313 km from Balangir is connected to major cities in India. The airport is well connected to major cities of the country. You can easily get taxis and buses to reach Balangir.
Best Season / Best Time to Visit Balangir
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