Exploring Indian Tourism

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Kapilas



Fountain near Temple

Kapilas is the “Kailas” of Orissa and is an excellent place for spending 2-3 days with nature. According to Hindu Mythology “Kailas” is the abode of Lord Shiva. The famous temple of Chandrasekhar ‘Lord Shiva’ situated in Kapilas at the height of about 1975 ft.
The hill has several caves which are regularly visited by pilgrims. About 1575 stairs are there to reach at the temple. There is a motor able route also. The beauty of the fountain beside the road surely gives you a heavenly pleasure. A zoo is situated at the bottom of the hill. You can also spend some time with boating inside the lake at zoo. The Science Park is other attractions of the place. The beauty of the forest at Kapilas looks marvelous at the moonlit night. You can see the village “Deogaon” which is situated at stone-throw distance. Come to enjoy this heavenly place. Kapilas is waiting for you with its heavenly beauty. 
Kapilas Temple


How to Reach: 

Avail any train from Howrah South-Eastern Division which is going to Puri or Chennai. Get down at Cuttack. Distance is around 412 kms. 


List of Trains: 
  • East Coast Express     11:45 am - 7:10 pm
  • Coromondal Express   2:50 pm - 8:40 pm
  • Howrah-Puri Express  10:35 pm - 4:25 am
Apart from that you will get many trains from Howrah. From Badambari bus-stand at Cuttack, buses are leaving frequently for "Dhenkanal",which is about 21 kms away. Kapilas is 17 kms far from Dhenkanal. You will get bus,taxi to reach Kapilas.
For more trains please visit at:
www.irctc.co.in


Where to stay:



You will get “Panthanivas” of Orissa Tourism Authority.
For advance booking: Assistant Tourist Officer
                                    Panthasala, P.O: Kunjakanta
                                    Dist: Dhenkanal
                                     Pin: 756011
                                    Phone: (06762)-284419
For Kolkata booking: (033)-22493653


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