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Nrusinghanath Temple

Temple at the foothills of Gandhamardan, combining pilgrimage with a forested mountain setting.
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01 — The story

The story

The temple rests beneath a hill range whose stories are carried in both stone and forest paths.

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02 — About

About Nrusinghanath Temple

Coming soon

We’re still writing about Nrusinghanath Temple: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Winter / post-monsoon
Time of day
Morning
Crowds
Medium–High

Time and effort

Easy–Moderate

Time needed
1.5–3 hours
Trek duration
1.5–3 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
No standard ticket expected; offerings and local charges vary
Parking
Parking near temple complex
Permits
No routine permit for temple; trekking routes may have rules

On the ground

Local food
Local vegetarian meals, regional sweets
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

Use caution on steps and trails; avoid entering forest alone

Where it is

Bargarh, Odisha

20.90° N 82.83° E