Discover remote hillscapes, sacred peaks, and serene valleys on the 7N/8D Mahendragiri, Ghodahada, Jiranga, Daringbadi & Mandasaru Tour. From ancient temples atop Mahendragiri to crocodile-inhabited waters at Ghodahada and the tranquil monasteries near Jiranga, this journey reveals the wild, spiritual heart of Odisha. The 7N/8D Mahendragiri, Ghodahada, Jiranga, Daringbadi & Mandasaru Tour is perfect for nature lovers and culture seekers.
Arrive in Berhampur (Brahmapur) and meet our tour representative at the railway station. Set off for Mahendragiri, roughly 85 to 100 km and around 3 to 4 hours by road via Tumba to the Burakhat Pass, followed by a winding 10 to 12 km hairpin climb to the summit. Check in at the Mahendragiri Nature Camp. Overnight stay at Mahendragiri.
A full day at the summit, revered as the site where the sage Parasurama meditated, with ancient temples across the mountain’s three peaks said to have been built by the Pandavas. Overnight stay at Mahendragiri.
After breakfast, check out and descend via Gandahati Waterfall, roughly 30 km from Mahendragiri, then on to Ghodahada. Check in at the Ghodahada Nature Camp on the reservoir’s edge, known for its mugger crocodile rearing programme. Overnight stay at Ghodahada.
A relaxed morning boat ride and a visit to the Ujjaleswar cave temple. After breakfast, transfer to Jiranga, roughly 60 to 70 km through Digapahandi and past the Taptapani hot spring. Check in at a simple guesthouse in the Tibetan settlement and visit the Padmasambhava Mahavihara, the largest Buddhist monastery in eastern India. Overnight stay in Jiranga.
After an early breakfast, check out and begin the trip’s longest and most demanding single transfer, crossing remote, lightly travelled rural Odisha between the Gajapati and Kandhamal hill districts. This should be planned as a full day devoted entirely to the road, with a very early start and no activity scheduled alongside it. Arrive in Daringbadi in the evening and check in at the Daringbadi Nature Camp or a hill resort. Overnight stay in Daringbadi.
A full recovery day among Daringbadi’s spread-out sights: the pine jungle and coffee and pepper plantations, the Emu farm at Kirikuti, Lover’s Point where the Doluri river winds through the valley, the Butterfly Park, and the sunset viewpoint. In peak winter, dawn can bring frost. Overnight stay in Daringbadi.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Mandasaru, roughly 30 to 33 km and around an hour by road via Simandbadi and Linguma – a remote gorge ecosystem known locally as Gdang Kutti and called the Silent Valley of Odisha. Check in at the Mandasaru Valley Nature Camp, a hilltop forest-department property run by a local women’s self-help group. In the afternoon, walk to the Pisogrundu waterfall via the watchtower viewpoint. Overnight stay in Mandasaru.
After breakfast, check out and transfer back to Berhampur, roughly 150 to 155 km and around 4 to 5 hours by road, in time for your onward train. Overnight journey onward.
Mahendragiri Summit and Ancient Pandava-Era Temples, Ghodahada Reservoir and Mugger Crocodile Rearing Programme, Padmasambhava Mahavihara – Eastern India’s Largest Buddhist Monastery, Tibetan Settlement at Jiranga, Daringbadi Hill Station at 3,000 Ft, Mandasaru Gorge – the Silent Valley of Odisha, Pisogrundu Waterfall.
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| 100% Refund of Total Tour Amount | 21 days before Check-in Date | 0% Deduction |
| 50% Refund of Total Tour Amount | 15-20 days before Check-in Date | 50% Deduction |
| No Refund of Total Tour Amount | 0-14 days before Check-in Date | 100% Deduction |
| Any cancellation or refund is subject to INR.1000 or 5% of Total Tour Amount whichever is higher as processing charge. | ||
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A truly memorable journey through some of Odisha’s most peaceful hill destinations. Mahendragiri’s ancient temples and Ghodahada’s reservoir were wonderful, while Jiranga and the Padmasambhava Mahavihara offered a completely different cultural experience. Daringbadi and the quiet Mandasaru valley were the perfect places to slow down and enjoy nature.
This tour was an excellent mix of mountains, spirituality and nature. I especially enjoyed the Mahendragiri summit, the boat ride at Ghodahada and visiting the Tibetan settlement at Jiranga. Daringbadi’s pine forests were beautiful, but Mandasaru was my favourite part because of its peaceful gorge views and Pisogrundu waterfall walk.
A beautiful and refreshing Odisha hill journey from start to finish. The ancient temples at Mahendragiri, the Buddhist monastery at Jiranga and the cool climate of Daringbadi made every destination feel unique. Mandasaru was especially peaceful, with its hilltop nature camp, forest surroundings and waterfall trail. A wonderful itinerary for nature and culture lovers.