Places of Interest

Samaleswari Temple

Shree Shree Samaleswari, the presiding deity of Sambalpur, is a strong religious force in western part of Orissa and Chhattisgarh state of India.

Hirakud Dam

Only 15 kms. north of Sambalpur, the longest dam of the world stands in its lone majesty across the great river Mahanadi, which drains an area of 1,33,090 Sq.Kms.

Huma, the Leaning Temple of Lord Shiva

A village in the Sambalpur Subdivision, situated on the left bank of the Mahanadi, 23 kms. south of Sambalpur.

Maa Ghanteswari Temple

Maa Ghanteswari Temple is one of the most holiest and beautiful place in Sambalpur. As the name indicates, there are bells (Ghanti) everywhere.

Gudguda Waterfall

Gudguda, one of the most beautiful Picnic Spot.

Cattle Island

A Natural Wonder Exists in one of the extreme point of Hirakud Reservoir, a Natural wonder.

Sambalpur town

The old township of Sambalpur is a land of temples.