Sambalpur district is situated in the western region
of Orissa, at a distance of approximately 321 km from Bhubaneswar. Once
an important center of diamond trade, it is now known for its textile
industry. Under the Sambalpur district, falls the Sambalpur city, which
offers a number of tourist attractions to its visitors. Of these, the
most popular is Hirakud Dam, which forms a part of all the sightseeing
tours arranged in the city. Get more information on the places to visit
on a tour of Sambhalpur city.
Huma Temple
Huma temple, situated near Sambhalpur, was established in the year
1670. It is believed that the temple was built by the King Baliar Singh,
the fifth king of the Chauhan dynasty of Sambalpur. It is popularly
known as the Leaning Temple of Huma, as it does not stand upright and is
tilted towards one side. More
Hirakud Dam
Hirakud dam was the first post independence river valley project in
India. Situated at a distance of 15 km to the north of Sambalpur, it
holds the distinction of being the longest dam of the world. It is a
complex structure built across the river Mahanadi and was formed for the
purpose of irrigation and flood control. More
Ushakothi
Wildlife Sanctuary
Located at a distance of approximately 22 km from the Sambalpur
district, Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most tourist
destinations in Orissa. It is spread over an area of approximately 285
square kilometers and serves as the natural habitat of tigers, leopards
and sambars. More
Chiplima
Chiplima is a popular picnic spot, located 37 km from Sambalpur
district. It is a sort of combination of the Hirakud Dam and Huma
Temple. One of the major attractions of Chiplima is a splendid waterfall
that cascades from a height of 24 m. Not to be missed is Ghanteswari
shrine, dedicated to the presiding deity of the place, State livestock
Breeding Farm and Agricultural Farm.
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