Balangir

Balangir is an important commercial city with a rich cultural heritage. The place is famous for its beautiful setting with many old temples and shrines and the indigenous tribes that dwell here since time immemorial. This place still holds the past glory and charm of being the capital of Patnagarh, a princely state at one point of time. The name of the place comes from the words Balaram Garh, which is a fort constructed by the 19th king of Balangir, Balaram Deo. Tourism in Balangir is mainly due to the panoramic places that encompass the city. Jalia is a beautiful village surrounded by dense forests. This place is a popular spot for trekking.

The nearest domestic / international airport is Swami Vivekananda International Airport, located in Raipur, 250 km west of Balangir. It is about four and a half hours drive to Swami Vivekananda International Airport from Balangir. To make arrangements for a taxi from Airport to Balangir, contact one the taxi operators and travel agents that have counter in the Airport.

The important tourist attractions of the place have been listed below.

Balangir Attractions

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