Odisha Toursim PANTHANIVAS SAMBALPUR

Odisha(Orissa) Tourism Hotels includes the Panthanivas at SAMBALPUR. Tourist who are traveling to SAMBALPUR can Stay at the OTDC Patnanivas ...

Odisha(Orissa) Tourism Hotels includes the Panthanivas at SAMBALPUR. Tourist who are traveling to SAMBALPUR can Stay at the OTDC Patnanivas SAMBALPUR by selecting the accommodation in various types of Room according to there choice. The Different types of Accommodation available are listed below with the Hotel Room Price/Tariff.

Type of Rooms	No. of Rooms	Tariff
AC Deluxe	6	1200/-
AC DR	6	1000/-
Non-AC DR	22	650/-
AC Conference Hall		4 hrs. Rs.1650/- 8 hrs. Rs.2200/-

Address of OTDC Panthanivas Sambalpur

Brooks Hills, Sambalpur - 768001

Ph.(0663) 2411282 / 2411296 email: otdc@panthanivas.com

The Tariff includes complementary Bed Tea and Breakfast.  For Extra Bed @ Rs.100/- is charged from the Tourist. At the Odisha Tourism Panthanivas  Tourist traveling to Orissa(Odisha) can get heavey discounts in accommodation by visiting regularly . Students or Senior Citizen or Physically handicapped can get Accommodation Discount of 10%.  There is a Special Tourism Discount for the Day Travellersor Tourist to the Odisha Tourism OTDC Panthanivas, for whom there is a 40% straight Discount if they will stay from 8 a.m to 6 p.m only

Fairs and Festivals of Sambalpur

Fairs / Festivals	Place	Period
Dhanuyatra	Bargarh	December - January
Maha Sivaratri	Huma	February - March
Nrusimha Chaturdashi	Nrusimhanath	May - June
Sitalasasthi	Sambalpur, Barpali	May - June
Viswakarma Puja	Hirakud	September

Places around Sambalpur:
Hirakud Dam	Ushakothi	Chiplima
Nrusinhamnath	Huma	Vikramkhol
Pradhanpat

Hirakud Dam (16 km)*	One of the longest Dam in the world, Hirakud stands in its lone majesty across the great river Mahanadi which drains an area of 1,33,090 Sq. km more than twice the area of SriLanka. The bulk of this Dam contains earth, concrete and masonry materials, "sufficient to make a road 8 metres wide and pave it from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and Amritsar to Dibrugarh in Assam. From horizon to horizon the reservoir forms the largest artificial lake in Asia with an area of 746 Sq.km having a shore line over 640 km. A twenty-one kilometres drive on the dyke affords a unique experience of calm serenity and majesty of nature. One can enjoy the sight of the mighty Hirakud Dam and the fantastic expanse of water from the top of the revolving minaret called Gandhi Minar on the north end and comfortably stay at Ashok Nivas,a luxury Guest House adjoining the Nehru Minar at the other end of the Dam. As the largest multipurpose river valley project of the world, it is a real gift to the nation-"all for happiness and prosperity".
Ushakothi (48 km)*	The famed wildlife sanctuary at Badrama has already gained prominence among the international tourists as a place of destinational tour. Among various fauna of tropical forests, the sanctuary preserves elephant, tiger,gour,sambar, black-panther,deer, wild boar and many other species. One could have a sight of these animals from the watch towers near the saline tank or the water/holes. One could as well drive along the forest roads and watch them. Ushakothi is on the N.H.No.6.A forest rest house at Badrama (3 Km) provides accommodation whose reservation authority is D.F.O.,Bamra,district Sambalpur.
Chiplima (36 km)*	The place has gained prominence as the second Hydro-Electric Project of the Hirakud Dam. A natural fall of 80 ft. (24.39 metres) high in the river Mahanadi is made use for generating electricity. The place is mostly inhabited by fishermen whose deity ‘Ghantlei’ is very popular in the neighboring areas. The State Live Stock Breeding Farm and an Agricultural Farm are located here.
Nrusimhanath (165 km)*	The temple of Vidala-Nrusimha stands at the foot of the picturesque Gandhamardan hills. On the other slope of this hill are the famous Harisankar temple and the captivating waterfalls. It gained a place in history in the early part of Christian Era being famous as ‘Haranapapa’ (destroyer of Sins) among the ancient pilgrims. In his account Hiuen T’sang referred to this place as Po-lo-mo-lo-ki-li or Parimalagiri which was a renowned seat of Buddhist culture. The ruins found on the plateau at the hill/top, about sixteen km long, speak volumes in mute voice. Local traditions ascribe that this is a part of Gandhamardan Hillwhich Hanuman carried on his shoulders from Himalayas to save the life of Laxmana. The hill is also rich in medicinal herbs and the entire surrounding is very pleasant in summer. This place is 100 Km from Bargarh. A Panthashala (Tel. No. 2436) here provides accommodation to the tourists.
Huma (32 km)*	Famous as the abode of Lord Siva, Huma contains the loneleaning temple of Odisha and also famous as a scenic spot of great excellence. The river Mahanadi flowing close by abounds in fish (Kudo fish) which are never caught. The popular belief is that they belong to Lord Vimaleswar. Facility for cruising in the river by country boat is available for a nominal price.
Vikramkhol (26 km)*	To the west of Jharsuguda Railway Station, it is a cave containing Pictographic Inscription (1,500 B.C. or even earlier) of great antiquity. This pre-historic find is of remarkable importance and is yet to be deciphered. The plaster-cast of the inscription can also be seen in the Odisha State Museum at Bhubaneswar. Vikramkhol is 88 km by road which is unmetalled.
Pradhanpat (96 km)*	The Pradhanpat hill with its picturesque waterfalls offers a rare scenic beauty. These falls are close to Deogarh town which is attractively situated with the background of wooded hills. Two beautiful guest houses named Basanta Nivas and Lalita Basanta have been constructed by the ex-rulers of Bamra and are now under the management of the Works Department, provide accommodation. Reservations are made by the Executive Engineer, National Highway Division, Sambalpur. There are a number of temples in the town of Deogarh notable among which are of Gopinath, Jagannath and Gokarneswara. Deogarh is 96 Km from Sambalpur on N.H.No.6.