Barbil

Being one of the largest storehouses of iron and manganese in the country, Barbil is also known as Iron City. The semi-urban town is located on the banks of River Karo in the Kendujhar area of Odisha.

Tourists can enjoy many adventure activities in the scenic surroundings of Barbil. Visiting Sanaghagara Waterfall through the hilly trail and verdant vegetation for a day outing is highly recommended for all thrill-seekers.

Another enthralling waterfall to visit here is the Badaghagara Waterfall that treats your eyes with a gorgeous panorama. A picnic at Murga Mahadev Waterfalls is an experience that you will remember for a long time since it is blessed with scenic surroundings. The art lovers here will enjoy the ancient fresco paintings on the rock shelter which is also called ‘Ravan Chhaya’.

The city celebrates a number of festivals which are organised with huge zeal and fervour. Some of the prominent celebrations seen in the city are Durga Puja, Ganesh Puja, Makar Sakranti, Ramzan, Guru Nanak Day, Muharram etc.

During Vishwakarna Puja, the celebration is witnessed by seeing a number of pandals around the town with many machines and vehicles being decorated and displayed around the town. Along with the sightseeing in the city, Barbil promises to enthral everyone with a superb view of the sunset at Kiriburu along with the blissful surroundings of Kanjhari Dam.

The temperature in Barbil ranges between 11 degrees Celsius to 39 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit this city is from October to March when it experiences the winter season. Due to the clear skies during this time, it is an ideal time to indulge in sightseeing and outdoor activities.