India /Orissa /Ganjam /Taptapani

Taptapani is a place that is situated in the state of Orissa and this is a perfect place for those who prefer nature vacations. Taptapani is known for its many hot springs and these are the main attractions of the place. There are a few tribes that live in the region as well and some of them are Kutia Kondh, Mali and Dingaria Kondh. Experiencing the culture and traditions of the tribal people can be an exhilarating experience. One can interact with the local people through trips that are arranged by the government. The forest of Taptapani is unexplored and this is a good place to experience nature in its rawest form. Many activities such as trekking hiking and nature walking are possible in the place and you can also explore the forests that surround the region. There are several trekking paths that are located near Taptapani. There are a few places to stay here and these offer hot spring treatments that are a relaxing experience. This is something that you must experience while travelling to the region. One can also visit the Nilakantheshwar Temple, other Tibetan settlements and the deer park in the town. There is a huge boulder that that is located here and this is worshipped by the local populace.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 761014

STD Code: 680

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Best Time to Visit:  Sep – May

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Taptapani has its origin from the combination of two words Tapta meaning ‘hot’ in Sanskrit and pani which means ‘water’. It is a hot water sulphur spring that pouts from a cleft in a mountain of the Eastern Ghats. The hot water flowing out is collected in a pond adjacent to the spring. The water from the spring is attributed to have medicinal value and considered sacred. Taking a dip in the pond is considered as a cure for a lot of ailments.

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By Air : The Biju Patnaik Airprort, which is situated in the city of Bhubaneswar, is the closest major airport and this is the most feasible option for those who are interested in travelling by air. The place is connected some of the commercial cities in the country such as Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata. Taxis can be hired from the airport and this is the easiest option to reach the place. They cost around Rs 7 per kilometer.

By Train : The town of Bhubaneswar has the nearest railway station and it well connected to most places in the country. One can opt for trains from cities such as Trivandrum, Chennai, Howrah, Puri, Delhi and Patna. Trains are generally cheap and ticket rates from Delhi to Bhubaneswar cost around Rs 500.

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Orange Festival ; Venue:  Tamenglong ; Period :  December ; Details:  Mini Stadium at Tamenglong organizes a orange festival. In 2010, it was celebrated in the month of December and continues for 2 days. During this period, a number of competitions are organized and the winners are awarded handsome amount of money.

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