Daringbadi Tourism: Explore the Kashmir of Odisha
Situated at an altitude of 3,000 feet in the Kandhamal district, Daringbadi is a breathtakingly beautiful hill station. Renowned as the 'Kashmir of Odisha' due to its cool climate, pine forests, lush green valleys, and cascading waterfalls, it is the only place in Odisha where temperatures drop close to freezing in winters.
Top Places to Visit in Daringbadi
- Pine Forests: Tall, towering pine trees blanketing the slopes, offering beautiful misty walking trails. Ideal for nature photography.
- Coffee & Black Pepper Gardens: Sprawling organic plantations managed by the forest department. Take a guided walk and smell fresh cardamom, pepper, and coffee seeds.
- Midubanda Waterfall: A gorgeous waterfall hidden deep inside a green valley, featuring a clean pool at the bottom where tourists can splash around.
- Lover's Point: A quiet, romantic spot surrounded by large black boulders and a clean gushing hill stream.
Bhubaneswar to Daringbadi Cab Rental
Daringbadi is located approximately 250 kilometers from Bhubaneswar. The journey takes about 6 hours via NH-16 and NH-59. The route features winding mountain ghats with panoramic views. Sai Travels offers private outstation cabs (Ertiga SUV, Innova Crysta, or Tempo Traveller) for a 3 Days Daringbadi Package starting at very affordable rates.
Daringbadi Travel FAQs
No, Daringbadi does not receive actual snowfall. However, during peak winter nights (December and January), temperatures drop close to 0°C to 3°C, causing a thin layer of white dew frost (dew turning to ice) to cover the grass, resembling light snow.
Popular accommodation options include the government-run OTDC Panthanivas, Daringbadi Nature Camp (managed by Eco-Retreat / forest department), and a few private luxury resorts. Sai Travels provides custom package booking discounts for these hotels.