Top 3 Underrated Places in Koraput

Koraput is an amazing hill station in Odisha. It is full of natural beauty and different cultures. Everyone knows Koraput as a tribal place, but truly it is much more than that. Deomali which is the highest peak of Odisha is present here. Rani Duduma, which is one of the largest and longest waterfalls, is present here, but no one knows about the hidden gems Koraput has. Here you will find those hidden gems which will definitely change your perspective of how you see Koraput.

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1) Bagra Waterfall

Location

Bagra Waterfall is a marvelous place in Upper Kolab, Koraput, Odisha. The place is around 25km away from town and is accessible all around the year. You can book an autorickshaw from Koraput to reach Upper Kolab, and from there you will have to trek around 2km to reach the exact place. The water stream comes from Kolab Dam, which is also a wonderful place in Koraput to visit. The beauty will amaze you the first time you will reach there, water running between the rocks. Take your time to explore and be safe.

2) Ranigada Dam

Location

Ranigada Dam is another breathtaking place in Ranigada, Koraput, Odisha. This place is around 30km away from the town and is accessible all year round. You can book a cab or autorickshaw to reach there. The road journey to the place is itself very satisfying. After reaching there you can see vast mountains with still water reflecting the beautiful sky full of clouds. There are 2 main viewpoints to enjoy the scenic view. The place is one of the best for landscape photographers who are planning to visit Koraput, but it is also a nice place to spend your weekends.

3) Keechla

Location

Keechla is one of the finest and stunning places in Koraput, which everyone should visit if they are near Koraput. This place is accessible all around the year and is only 20km away from town. Book a cab or autorickshaw to reach here. The water stream with the rocks surrounded by trees along with sunset makes the place look astonishing. It is best to visit the place during golden hours for the best possible scenery. You can have a picnic with your family here or spend your weekend camping and enjoying beautiful stars. The place also provides water ride facilities.