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Daringbadi, the Kashmir of Odisha | 2-Day Hill Station Group Trip for Young Travellers
Two days of coffee gardens, pine forests, misty viewpoints and frosty winter mornings in Odisha’s coldest hill town.
DURATION
1 night / 2 days
STARTS
Bhubaneswar airport / railway station pickup
BEST FOR
Weekend hill escapers
RATING
5 star rating from previous batch
01 — The trip
Pine forests, coffee slopes and frosty mornings in Kandhamal
Your trip captain picks the group up in Bhubaneswar at dawn for the long climb into Kandhamal, with breakfast and lunch stops on the way. By afternoon you’re checking in at a Daringbadi hill resort with a welcome drink, then walking coffee plantations and watching the valley from Lovers Point before a cold, starry night. Day two loops the hill top viewpoint, Doluri river, pine forest and a waterfall, then the emu farm before the drive home.
Short winter weekends in Odisha’s coldest hill station, when frost shows up on the grass and pine forests turn the air crisp.
Route
Bhubaneswar → Daringbadi → Coffee plantation → Lovers Point → Hill top viewpoint → Doluri river → Pine forest → Emu farm → Bhubaneswar
Group size
10–15 travellers, age 20–35
FORMAT
Fixed weekend departures, Saturday to Sunday, Bhubaneswar return
TRIP CAPTAIN
Your trip captain
FROM / PERSON
FROM / PERSON - ₹6,000
Enquire about this trip
No spam. We reply on WhatsApp with dates, seats and the full day plan.
02 — Day by day
The plan
Open a day to see what it actually looks like on the ground.
01 Coffee gardens and Lovers PointBhubaneswar → Daringbadi
Bhubaneswar → Daringbadi
- Early pickup from Bhubaneswar in an AC vehicle, with breakfast and lunch stops on the long, climbing drive into Kandhamal
- Check in at the hill resort in Daringbadi with a welcome drink, then freshen up and head out for local sightseeing.
- Walk the coffee plantation, catch the valley view at Lovers Point, then return to the resort for dinner and a cold hill night
02 Viewpoints, pine forest and the drive homeDaringbadi → Bhubaneswar
Daringbadi → Bhubaneswar
- Breakfast, then the hill top viewpoint, the Doluri river, the pine forest and a local waterfall on a morning loop.
- Back to the resort for lunch, then the town park and emu farm before the drive back, reaching Bhubaneswar late.
03 — Stay base
Hill resort in Daringbadi, one cool night
One night at a hill resort or eco resort in Daringbadi, or a similar property, with a welcome drink on arrival. Dinner, breakfast and lunch are served at the resort.
04 — The fee
What the price covers
Included
- 1 night at a Daringbadi hill resort
- Welcome drink, dinner, breakfast and Day 2 lunch
- Bhubaneswar pickup and drop
- AC vehicle for the full route
- Every stop listed in the day plan
- Trip captain for groups above ten
Not included
- Travel to and from Bhubaneswar
- Breakfast and lunch on the Day 1 drive
- Park and emu farm entry fees
- GST on the package price
- Beverages, tips and personal spends
05 — Know before you go
Weather, routes, and what to see
Best time to visit
November to February is the time for Daringbadi: winter nights can dip close to 0°C, with frost on the grass on the coldest mornings. Our weekend batches fall in that window and skip the year-end rush.
How to reach
By air
Fly into Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, with direct flights from Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Hyderabad.
By rail
Bhubaneswar (BBS) is the nearest major station for our pickup; Berhampur, closer to Daringbadi, suits travellers coming from the south.
By road
Daringbadi is about 250 km or six to seven hours from Bhubaneswar, via Nayagarh and Phulbani on winding ghat roads.
Things to do on this route
Coffee plantation
Day 1, walk the slopes of Daringbadi's coffee gardens
Lovers Point
Day 1, sunset over the Kandhamal valleys
Hill top viewpoint
Day 2, sweeping morning views across the ghats
Doluri river
Day 2, a clear stream winding through the hills
Pine forest
Day 2, a quiet walk under tall pines
Emu farm
Day 2, a quirky last stop before the drive home
06 — Why book with us
Daringbadi-scouted, built for weekend group travellers
A hill station in a weekend
Pickup and drop are both in Bhubaneswar, so the whole trip fits into a Saturday and Sunday.
A trip captain with you
Groups of ten or more travel with a trip captain who handles the resort, meals and the long ghat drives.
Timed for the cold
Batches run from November to January, when Daringbadi is at its coldest and the famous frosty mornings appear.
AC transport end to end
One AC vehicle covers the drive up, every sightseeing stop and the drive back, so no bus changes in Phulbani.
08 — VIBE WITH US
Straight from the group chat
Clips shot by travellers on our last few departures.
09 — FAQs
Before you book this one
Anything else — WhatsApp 8867023837 and a planner replies the same day.
What is included in this Daringbadi trip?
One night at a hill resort in Daringbadi with a welcome drink, dinner, breakfast and Day 2 lunch, AC transport from Bhubaneswar, sightseeing, and a trip captain for groups.
How do I pick a batch for this trip?
Choose the November, December or January weekend and message us on WhatsApp. We confirm your seat and share the plan. Durga Puja and December 20 to January 1 are priced separately.
Who is this Daringbadi trip best suited for?
Friends and solo travellers aged 20–35 who want a cool hill escape on a tight weekend. It is a short trip with long drives both ways.
What costs are not covered in the price?
Travel to and from Bhubaneswar, breakfast and lunch on the Day 1 drive, park and emu farm entry, GST, beverages, and personal spends like shopping and tips.
How do I get to Bhubaneswar for the pickup?
Fly or take a train to Bhubaneswar and reach the night before or by dawn. We pick you up early on Day 1 and drop you back on Day 2.
What kind of stay can I expect in Daringbadi?
A hill resort or eco resort in Daringbadi, or a similar property, on double or triple sharing, with dinner, breakfast and lunch served at the resort.
What should I pack for Daringbadi?
Proper warm layers, as winter nights can drop near freezing, plus a beanie, gloves, walking shoes, sunscreen, a small daypack, a power bank and some cash.
Spots are limited
Message us on WhatsApp to hold your seat — we’ll confirm with the full itinerary and packing list.