Koraput

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Koraput is a city in the state of Orissa, but it is quite near the borders of neighbouring states Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. It is located in a hilly area. The aircraft engine plant of Hindustan Aeronatics Limited (HAL) is located at Sunabeda about 20 km from Koraput. National Aluminium Corporation (Nalco) operates at Damanjodi near by.

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The Visakhapatnam is the nearest airport and is about 5 hours by road.

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Koraput is connected to Vishakapatnam (by a day train) and Bhubaneswar by a night train. The Hirakand Express(train number 8447) leaves from Bhubaneswar at night(2000HRS), and reaches Koraput, the next morning(1015HRS). Most of the people get down at Viziangaram at around 0200 hrs (please tell the TTE to wake you up) and catches share taxis for Koraupt / Sunabeda / Jeypore takes around 3 hours and costs 250 bucks per person. An Express train(VSKP-KRDL-PASS, Train Number 1VK) leaves from Vishakapatnam in the morning(0650HRS), and reaches Koraput by evening(1320HRS). The journey through the scenic valley and hills make breathtaking.

Sambaleshwri Express has two sleeper, one ac three tire and some generel coaches for Koraput leaves Howrah at 2130 daily and takes almost 24 hours to reach Koraput via Rourkella, Sambalpur and Rayagada. Most of the people get down at Viziangaram (50 kilometer before Visakhapatnam from Kolkata side) and takes share taxis to Koraupt which takes 3 hours and costs around 250 per person.

From calcutta you can take the Howrah-koraput express.

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Koraput on the hills can be reached from most places in either Orissa or Andhra Pradesh by travelling up a heavily forested winding road (also called a ghat road), with many sharp hair-pin bends. The road trip from either state is quite scenic. It is the most travelled and well maintained. If travelling in the early morning or late evening, you definitely will spot wildlife feeding along the road, or even spot the odd carnivore. There are forests of sandalwod trees all the way.

Most of the people get down at Viziangaram (50 kilometer before Visakhapatnam from Kolkata side) and catches share taxis to Koraupt which takes 3 hours and costs around 250 bucks per person.

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The famous rath yatra is the main event. "Parab" is a Tribal Festibal organised by Unicef every year in November 16th to 18th Where you can find different tribes culture at one place who demonstrate their Dance and Arts. It is als a time to shop Decorated and handicraft items made by tribals. So be there without a miss to celebrate.

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  • The Jungle Restaurant. A unique place to dine in between the Forest garden of "Tibal Museum"

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Please take mineral water in Bottle, purchase form nearest markets.

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  • Atithi Bhawan, Koraput, Telephone +91 6852 250610/251688, Tariff Rs. 200 – 400
  • Rajdhani Lodge, Koraput, Telephone +91 6852 252145, Tariff Rs. 5 - 100
  • Maha Laxmi Lodge, Koraput, Telephone +91 6852 250485, Tariff Rs. 35 - 120
  • D.N.K Guest House, Koraput, Telephone +91 6852 251598, Tariff Rs. 20 – 70
  • Hotel Ambika Heavens, Koraput, Telephone +91 6852 251136, Tariff Rs. 120 - 400
  • Atithi Nivas, Koraput, Telephone +91 6852 250254, Tariff Rs. 120
  • Yatri Nibas, Koraput, Telephone +91-6852-250610 Tariff Rs.75.00 to Rs.200.00

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