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CONTACT USJeypore
| Summer: | 25° C – 40° C |
| Winter: | 10° C – 30° C |
Jeypore is the largest town after Bramhapur of south Orissa. Jeypore pronounced in Oriya as Joypur which literally means 'The city of victory'. It is over 500 km away from the Bhubaneswar, the capital city. The History of Jeypore goes back to King Vikram Dev's Dynasty. Jeypore Kingdom earlier called as Nandapur Kingdom located in the Eastrn Ghats. The town is famous for the old palaces which mark the rich History of Jeypore In Orissa. It is encompassed by hills of the Eastern Ghats and the more famous Araku hills on three sides like a horse shoe, and the other (western) side opens up to Chattisgarh in central India. Nature has given Jeypore generously waterfalls, dense green forests. It has very scenic surroundings, encompassed by hills on all sides. The territory has rich cultural heritage in the bright days under the powerful dynasties, empires. It is also the business hub for the district and South Orissa. The town is famous for its ancient forts, palaces, serene temples and pleasant climate.
Duduma Falls
Onukadeli & Lamptaput.
Bagra Waterfall
Otherwise known as ‘Matsya Tirtha’, it is located at a distance of 70 km. The 157.5 metres high glittering waterfall that has been formed by the Machhakund River This fall houses the famous Machhakund Hydroelectric project. The picturesque locales at Duduma Waterfall Jeypore are ideal for daylong trips and picnics.
Bonda tribes distinguished by their bead necklaces, striking brass and silver neck lets and their shaved heads decorated with plaits of Palmyra leaves. It is a zone which is the home of the now just 6000-in number Bondo tribe which exists in remote slopes. The Bonda women wear silver and brass rings around their neck with hundreds of necklaces on their body, shaved hair and only a very small cloth wrapped around to cover their otherwise naked body. They become rich by moving development and keep trained cows and goats. The Bonda men wear bows and arrows and carry country liquor. Later proceed to Lamptaput to explore another primitive tribal community, the Gdabas, to witness the most colorful tribal dance
It is a charming waterfall on the river Kolab and an ideal picnic spot. One can reach Bagara crossing Kutcha roads for 3 miles from Khondaguda which is 6 miles away from Jeypore. Bagara is much renowned for its waterfalls. It has got three waterfalls which descend from a height of about 30 feet on the River Kolab.