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- Best season
- Winter / post-monsoon
- Time of day
- Start early; daylight return
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- Low–Medium
Trekking SpotOffbeatTrekking / Heritage
Mahendragiri Hills
High Eastern Ghats landscape with mythological associations, temple remains and expansive hill views.
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01 — The story
The story
On a clear morning, ancient stone shrines seem to float above a sea of Eastern Ghats ridges.
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02 — About
About Mahendragiri Hills
Coming soon
We’re still writing about Mahendragiri Hills: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
Time and effort
Moderate–Difficult
Easy
Moderate
Hard
- Time needed
- 3–6 hours depending on route
- Trek duration
- 3–6 hours depending on route
Tickets and permits
- Entry fee
- No reliable standard fee published; local charges may vary
- Parking
- Parking near trail/temple access where available
- Permits
- Check forest restrictions and local guidance before trekking
On the ground
- Local food
- Local tribal/Odia dishes in nearby towns
- Access
- Check official tourism/forest/ASI/temple or local authority information before travel; fees, hours and access can change.
- Families
- Varies by site
- Facilities
- Facilities vary by site; carry drinking water and verify toilets, food and first-aid availability.
- Mobile network
- Coverage varies, especially in forest, gorge and highland areas; download offline maps and confirm locally.
Stay safe
Weather changes quickly; carry water, layers and offline navigation; avoid solo hikes
Where it is
Gajapati, Odisha
Near Paralakhemundi
18.97° N 84.37° E
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