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Keonjhar Hills & Waterfalls | 3-Day Temple and Nature Group Trip for Young Travellers
Three days of forest waterfalls, hill shrines and Maa Tarini and Maa Biraja temples in Odisha’s green north.
DURATION
2 nights / 3 days
STARTS
Bhubaneswar airport / railway station pickup
BEST FOR
Waterfall-chasing friend groups
RATING
5 star rating from previous batch
01 — The trip
Waterfalls, hill temples and forest roads in Odisha's green north
Your trip captain picks the group up in Bhubaneswar and heads north to Keonjhar, stopping at Ghatagaon’s Maa Tarini Temple and Gundichaghagi waterfall before an evening at the town’s Jagannath Temple. Day two goes deep into the hills for Bada Ghagara and Sanaghagara falls, a forest viewpoint and the Murga Mahadev shrine. Day three visits Gonasika, source of the Baitarani, and Bhimkund, then Maa Biraja in Jajpur before the drop.
Three cool-season batches to one of Odisha’s greenest, least-crowded districts, with a waterfall or hill temple around almost every bend.
Route
Bhubaneswar → Ghatagaon → Gundichaghagi → Keonjhar → Bada Ghagara → Sanaghagara → Murga Mahadev → Gonasika → Bhimkund → Jajpur → Bhubaneswar
Group size
10–15 travellers, age 20–35
FORMAT
Fixed weekend departures, Friday to Sunday, both nights in Keonjhar
TRIP CAPTAIN
Your trip captain
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02 — Day by day
The plan
Open a day to see what it actually looks like on the ground.
01 Maa Tarini and Keonjhar townBhubaneswar → Ghatagaon → Keonjhar
Bhubaneswar → Ghatagaon → Keonjhar
- Pickup from Bhubaneswar airport or railway station and an AC drive north to Ghatagaon for darshan at the Maa Tarini Temple.
- Stop at Gundichaghagi waterfall and for lunch on the way, then check in at the hotel in Keonjhar by evening.
- Evening visit to Keonjhar town and its Jagannath Temple, then back to the hotel for dinner and the night.
02 GoGhagara falls and Murga MahadevKeonjhar → Bada Ghagara → Sanaghagara → Keonjhar
Keonjhar → Bada Ghagara → Sanaghagara → Keonjhar
- A 6 am wake-up call and breakfast, then the drive into the hills to Bada Ghagara waterfall, deep in the forest.
- Continue to Sanaghagara waterfall and its terraced pools, with stops at a hill viewpoint and forest stretches, and lunch on the way.
- Afternoon at Murga Mahadev Temple, a quiet Shiva shrine in the hills, before heading back to the hotel for dinner.
02 Gonasika, Bhimkund and Maa BirajaKeonjhar → Gonasika → Jajpur → Bhubaneswar
Keonjhar → Gonasika → Jajpur → Bhubaneswar
- Breakfast and check-out, then Gonasika, where the Baitarani river rises from a cow-nose rock, and the Bhimkund waterfall nearby.
- Darshan at Maa Biraja Temple in Jajpur, a revered Shakti Peetha, then lunch on the way and drop in Bhubaneswar.
03 — Stay base
3-star hotel in Keonjhar town, both nights
One base for the trip: a 3-star hotel in Keonjhar town, or a similar property. Breakfast and dinner are served at the hotel, and both day trips return here.
04 — The fee
What the price covers
Included
- 2 nights at a 3-star Keonjhar hotel
- Breakfast and dinner as per the plan
- Bhubaneswar airport / railway station pickup and drop
- AC vehicle for all sightseeing
- Every stop listed in the day plan
- Trip captain for groups above ten
Not included
- Travel to and from Bhubaneswar
- Lunches on all three days
- Temple and waterfall entry tickets
- GST on the package price
- Shopping, tips and camera fees
05 — Know before you go
Weather, routes, and what to see
Best time to visit
October to February is the best time for Keonjhar: waterfalls still flow after the monsoon and days sit around 12–28°C. Our November, January and February batches fall in that window and skip Durga Puja.
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) sits on the east-coast main line, with Rajdhani, Vande Bharat and express trains from Kolkata, Delhi and Chennai.
By road
Keonjhar is about 210 km or five hours from Bhubaneswar, via NH16 to Panikoili and then NH20 north.
Things to do on this route
Maa Tarini Temple, Ghatagaon
Day 1, Odisha's much-loved forest goddess shrine
Gundichaghagi waterfall
Day 1, a roadside cascade on the drive north
Sanaghagara waterfall
Day 2, terraced pools just outside Keonjhar town
Bada Ghagara waterfall
Day 2, a tall forest fall in the hills
Gonasika
Day 3, the cow-nose rock where the Baitarani begins
Maa Biraja Temple, Jajpur
Day 3, ancient Shakti Peetha on the way back
06 — Why book with us
Keonjhar-scouted, built for weekend group travellers
One hotel, no daily packing
Both nights are in Keonjhar town, so the waterfall and temple days start and end at the same hotel.
A trip captain with you
Groups of ten or more travel with a trip captain who handles temple queues, waterfall stops and the forest drives.
Six waterfalls in one weekend
Gundichaghagi, Bada Ghagara, Sanaghagara, Bhimkund and more, a lineup few Odisha itineraries fit into three days.
AC transport door to door
One AC vehicle covers Bhubaneswar pickup, every hill road and the final drop, so no hunting for local taxis.
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 Keonjhar trip?
Two nights at a 3-star hotel in Keonjhar, breakfast and dinner as per the plan, AC pickup, drop and sightseeing from Bhubaneswar, and a trip captain for groups.
How do I pick a batch for this trip?
Choose the November, January or February departure and message us on WhatsApp. We confirm your seat and share the day plan. Durga Puja and December 20 to January 1 are priced separately.
Who is this Keonjhar trip best suited for?
Friends and solo travellers aged 20–35 who like waterfalls, forest drives and old temples. Expect early starts, short walks to the falls and a few long drives.
What costs are not covered in the price?
Travel to and from Bhubaneswar, lunches on all three days, temple and waterfall entry tickets, GST, beverages and personal spends like shopping, tips and camera fees.
How do I get to Bhubaneswar for the pickup?
Fly or take a train to Bhubaneswar and arrive by early morning on Day 1. We pick you up at the airport or station and drop you back on Day 3.
What kind of rooms and stay can I expect?
A 3-star hotel in Keonjhar town for both nights, or a similar property, on double or triple sharing, with breakfast and dinner served at the hotel.
What should I pack for Keonjhar?
Comfortable walking shoes with grip for wet rocks, a light jacket, modest temple wear, a quick-dry towel, sunscreen, a small daypack and some cash for offerings.
Spots are limited
Message us on WhatsApp to hold your seat — we’ll confirm with the full itinerary and packing list.