Looking for a northern destination to escape the summer heat? But you can spend your summer vacation in the hills without going to a cold country. You'll have to travel to the neighboring state of Odisha. There lies Sidhamula, wrapped in green. Sidhamula with its hills, forests, rivers and wildlife. An offbeat tourist destination in Odisha. It hasn't gained much recognition in tourism circles yet. So you can reach Sidhamula to spend time in tranquility. Although the morning sun is intense, the weather changes here after noon. And being located in the lap of hills and amidst greenery, you won't face much difficulty touring Sidhamula in spring.

Sidhamula in the lap of the Eastern Ghats

Sidhamula is located on the banks of the Mahanadi River, about 98 kilometers from Cuttack city. Here lies the Odisha government's eco-friendly tourist accommodation. From there, the beauty of the Eastern Ghats can be captured. Tourist traffic to Sidhamula increases most during winter. However, Sidhamula becomes even greener during monsoons. The forest seems to come alive with rainwater. And spring here is evergreen. The undulating hill-like mountains dress up in tender green colours. As far as the eye can see, the silhouette of the Eastern Ghats is visible. Standing there, the experience of watching sunrise and sunset becomes completely different.

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Sidhamula near Satkosia

Sidhamula is located very close to Satkosia. So you'll also find the Mahanadi River beside Sidhamula. This river is a crocodile sanctuary. Floating on this Mahanadi River, you can enjoy the beauty of Satkosia. Boating facilities are available here. Besides, there are camping opportunities in Satkosia. Although this Satkosia is quite well-known among tourists. The biodiversity of the forests here is also worth seeing. The chirping of birds can be heard throughout the day.

Which places should you visit?

Sidhamula can be explored on foot. And by reserving a car, along with Badamula Satkosia, you can visit places like Kuanria Dam, Maninaga Hill, Godiyapali Waterfall, Panipoila Dam, Shravani Waterfall, Rajgiri Waterfall, etc. Spend one day visiting Deojhar Waterfall and Hindol-Badama Forest. You can spend two days in Sidhamula, loving nature.

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How to go and where to stay?

If you go by train, you'll have to get off at Cuttack, Bhubaneswar or Dhenkanal station. From all these places, you can reserve a car and reach Sidhamula. Sidhamula can also be reached by road from Kolkata. The distance is about 510 kilometers. It will take about 12 hours. For accommodation here, there is Odisha Eco Tourism's Sidhamula Nature Camp. You'll find hotels in Narsinghpur here.