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Places To Visit In Rourkela
Ambagan Market
Also known as the Ispat market, it is one of the oldest markets in Rourkela. Since it is centrally located, it receives huge amount of crowd on all days apart from Monday when it is closed. It is centrally located and hence is most accessible to people.
Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium
Established and maintained by SAIL, this stadium has been holding several friendly matches and tournaments throughout the year. Constructed for nurturing the young talent in Hockey, the maintenance and growth of this stadium is closely followed by the Higher officials of SAIL.
The stadium even has Astroturf and nylon grass for national and international level hockey matches.
Darjing and Deoghar
By the NH23 towards Rajamunda, on the banks of Brahmani is this beautiful picnic spot, Darjing. It is a small village some 45 km away from Rourkela, it is a popular tourist spot for its soothing landscape.
A village by the side of a river, lush greenery and cold breeze. Ah, what peace! An inspection bungalow amidst beautiful gardens and gold traces in the golden sand by the river. That's Darjing for you. Deoghar is another popular tourist spot 3kms ahead of Darjing.
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Ghogar
27km away from Rourkela, Ghogar is a gorge on the river Ib, it is extended over 5km and is a treat to the eyes. There is also a naturally formed Shivalinga, made of black granite, this Shiva linga is extensively preached by the followers.
Hanuman Vatika
Situated in Rourkela in Odisha, Hanuman Vatika is a garden dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. It boasts of housing Asia's tallest Hanuman statue which is 75 feet tall. Besides, the garden also has several temples in the premises enshrined by Vaishnodevi, Sarala, Dwadash Linga, Siva, Santoshi Maa, Maa Laxmi etc.
Khandadhar Waterfall
15km from NH215 near Lahunipara is this beautiful surprise of nature. Falling from steep mountain flat on the surface, it emerges like the edge of the sword and hence is named so.
It is not easy to locate Khandadhar, but once here, tourists feel the long and uncomfortable journey was worth it. In the middle of dense forest, this waterfall is like a breath of fresh air. It is a lovely gift for nature lovers. There is a guest house nearby run by the PBDA available only for VIPs. There is no facility for night stay in the location.
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Super Market
Inaugurated in 1976 by the then CM of Odisha, this is another popular market of the town with some exclusive stores of popular brand. It also has the only other computerized ticket booking system other than the railway station in the town.
Vedvyas
Vedvyas earlier known as Parasara Munda.
Vedavyas in Rourkela is situated at a place where three rivers merge or unite. The three rivers are Sankha, Koel and underground Saraswati. It is believed that the place is named after a great sage named Vedvyas, who wrote Mahabharata. The place contains many temples around dedicated to different gods. Shivratri mela is the largest festival celebrated at Vedavyas. The best thing about the place is that near the river bank is situated a Sankirtan mandap, where sankirtan is going on for the past 13 years.
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VIP market
The oldest of its kind, It is a small clutter of 36 shops arranged closed to each other opened in residential complex where trades have their homes on the first floor.
This market was initially run by Odiya trader, however, now, it has been totally commercialized with big brands opening here.
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