India /Orissa /Koraput /Jeypore

The town of Jeypore is located in the Indian state of Orissa. This state is located in the Koraput district, in the south western part of the state. Jeypore is a historic city that prominent during the time of the Deo Dynasty. Placed in an extremely scenic setting amidst rolling hills and verdant forests, Jeypore is a rising tourist destination. There are many palaces and ancient temples that you can visit in Jeypore, and also many springs and fresh water lakes in the town. An ideal place to visit near Jeypore would be the Kolab Dam, a magnificent structure located near the town. The Duduma Waterfall is another beautiful location present near Jeypore. The religiously inclined one among you can visit the Gupteswar Cave Shrine that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Dakhin Kali Temple in Jeypore is also a very famous location among pilgrims, who frequent this temple throughout the year. Raja Vikram Dev’s royal palace, which is located near Jeypore is also a must visit destination that architecture buffs can explore to their heart’s delight. The Sunabeda Valley that is located near Jeypore provides amazing locations and scenic spots where you can picnic with your family. You can indulge in bird watching here. The town of Jeypore experiences a tropical monsoon climate, like the rest of Orissa.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 764001

STD Code: 06854

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Best Time to Visit:  Oct – Mar

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Jeypore is the largest town after Berhmapur of south Odisha in the Koraput district of Odisha, India. Along with Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Rourkela, Balasore, Puri and Berhampur, Jeypore is one of the prominent places of Odisha. Jeypore is now a popular tourist destination and a tour to Jeypore is bound to be an interesting experience for lover and avid follower of history. The History of Jeypore goes back to King Vikram Dev’s Dynasty.The three Hill Temples – A famous Lord Jagannath Temple, Lord Shiva Temple and Swamy Vivekananda Temple at three different hilltops in three different dimensions of the town are significant landmarks of the History of Jeypore In Orissa India.

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By Air : Jeypore does not house an airport of its own, and flights can be taken to the airport in Vishakapatnam, which lies nearby at a distance of around 259 kilometers. Many private carriers like Jet Airways, Kingfisher Red, JetLite, IndiGo, Go Air and SpiceJet operate from this airport. Flights will be available from Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and New Delhi. Flights from New Delhi to Vishakapatnam will charge fares of around Rs 6,500.

By Train : Jeypore has its own railway station which is connected only from Visakhapatman (Kirandul Pass) and not from many cities across India. Visakhapatnam is the nearest major rail junction for Jeypore.

By Bus : Buses are the preferred mode of transport among the locals, as regular buses that are run under the government will readily be available in every single town. These will be cheap and effective, in case you’re looking for a speedy mode of transport in urgent situations. This mode of transport can be uncomfortable, as buses that are state-run will normally not be in good condition and will also be crowded. Buses can also be taken to the nearby state of Andhra Pradesh. Fares for buses from Vishakapatnam to Jeypore will range around Rs 100 to 120.

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