Tourists' Centres

District at a Glance

Similipal: The Similipal Biosphere is a reputed National Park which is also famous for the Similipal Tiger Reserve. Enquiries about Similipal  
Baripada: Baripada is the District headquarters of Mayurbhanj. The Mayurbhanj Palace, temples of Lord Jagannath & Mata Ambika are situated here among others.
Deokund: A divine scenic spot, abode of Goddess Ambika.
Bhimkund: A place of pilgrimage and is a scenic tourist spot.
Khiching: The shrine of Mata Kichakeswari. 
Manatri: Temple of Lord Kakharua Vaidyanath is situated here. Famous for Shivaratri festival. 
Bangiriposi: OTDC Panthasala is  located here. 
Haripur: Ancient capital of Bhanja Dynasty. 
Kuliana: Famous for DHOKRA works.

Mayurbhanj presents a panorama of many millennia in the human history. It occupies a unique position being endowed with lush green vegetation, different fauna and rich cultural heritage. The district has a rich mineral base and is home to the Similipal Biosphere, which is famous for the Project Tiger. Mayurbhanj had the distinction of being administered by two contemporaneous medieval ruling families named as "Mayurs" and "Bhanjas" in unbroken continuity for over a thousand years, until the merger with the state of Orissa on 1st January,1949.

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