Kapilash: The Kailash of Orissa

Kapilash situated at the Dhenkanal town of the Orissa State. The abode of God Chandrasekhar Mahadev (Shiva) located at the foothills of the highest peak in the Kapilash mountain ranges. Resting peacefully at an altitude of more than 2100 feet above the ground, it's popular as the Kailash of Orissa. During the pious occasion of the Mahashivaratri festival, an annual fair of three days organised here. Visitors come from far and wide to take part in the fair. Besides, a lot of devotees also come here to pour water on the holy Shivling on the festive occasion.

The natural scenic beauty of Kapilash blossoms in the monsoon. Variety of plants, shrubs and herbs cover the vast surrounding region giving it a placid green look everywhere. Besides, different species of local animals including monkeys live and breathe in the dense forest growth making it lively for the visitors. If you are a nature enthusiast or a religious person this place would suit your temperament and flavor. Walk around in the peaceful atmosphere, relax to breathe in fresh breeze of oxygen or track/trail through the shady forest ways as you wish. Besides, you may take a bath in the natural spring water, but be careful because it's the monsoon season.

If you plan a trip to Kailash make sure to visit the other wonderful places located nearby. Places like the Jordanga, Saptasajya and the holy temples of Dhenkanal would heal and purify your inner soul.

Learn more about Saptasajya, its attractions, how to reach there from the website.

For convenience, you may hire a car to visit these places. A car hire may cost around RS 1600. However, these hired cars don't take tourists to the temples. These stop at a certain point nearby. To reach entrance of the temple you need to climb the 1575 steps.

Walking on the shady roads covered by trees and passing by the spring waters keep you refreshed for long. Make your way to the Deer Park, Science Park and enjoy boat riding on the waters of the Zoo. Isn't it worth visiting there? Indeed, it's a treat to visit such places in the monsoon. Get ready for some more actions! Walk out under the cloudy sky to visit the picturesque village, Deogaon. Moreover, you may laze around some other nearby attractions like the Sai Ashram, Narayan Temple and Vishwanath Temple.

You may board any of the trains travelling to Puri or Chennai. Some of the trains available from the Howrah Station, Kolkata are the Falaknuma Express (morning), Chennai Mail (night), Dhauli Express (morning), Sri Jagannath Express (evening), Coromandel Express (afternoon), etc. Since the distance is 410 kilometres, a train journey may consume around six to seven hours. Next, from the Badambadi Bus Stand at Cuttack, board a bus for Dhenkanal to cover the 21 kilometres distance. After reaching Dhenkanal, board a bus, trekker or a taxi for Kapilash, located 17 kilometres away.

For a comfortable stay at the Kapilash rely on Panthasala of the Orissa Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC). Here, rent for a double bed RS 150 and the rent for dormitory RS 30. Make sure to book in advance. Alternatively, you may choose OTDC Dhenkanal Panthanivas. Rent for the double bed ranges from RS 700 to RS 1250.