Bhima Dunguri Cave has a special place on the Balangir tourist map. The beautiful view of this place in the spring season is unique. Due to its natural beauty and landscape, tourists cannot stop themselves from coming here.
Lord Parshuram and Shiva are worshipped in this Bhim Dunguri temple. It is the most popular tourist destination in the Balangir district. Surrounded by lush green forests and natural beauty, Bhim Dunguri is famous for its ancient natural caves, which are spread across the hilly region.
It is located just 28 km from Balangir city. It is a famous tourist spot in Balangir city. There is also a road for vehicles to reach this place. It is an excellent place for weekend visitors. To reach this place, you can come by a two-wheeler or a four-wheeler from Balangir city and enjoy this place.
Every year on Kartik Purnima, the locals celebrate Girigovardhan Puja with Pageantry and revelry. A fair and Sankirtan are also organised on the occasion of the Puja. The best picnic spot in Balangir is the Bhima Dunguri Hills.
How to reach Bhima Dunguri Cave?
By Bus: The nearest Bus stop is the Balangir bus stop, which is approximately 19 km from Bhima Pahad Mandir.
By Train: the nearest Railway Station is Balangir Railway Station, which is around 18 km from Bhimpahad Temple.
Distance from Bhubaneswar: The distance from Bhubaneswar to Bhimdungri cave is approximately 350 km.
Balangir to Nrusinghanath distance: The distance from Balangir to the Nrusinghanath temple in Bargarh is roughly 80-90 km.
Best time to visit:
The best time to visit the hill is from November to February, because during this time the air is cool and the sun is gentle on the rocks.
What are the opening and closing times?
You can visit the hill from sunrise to sunset.
Ticket fee: There is no ticket fee; everyone can visit the hill.
What to do in Bhima Dunguri?
- Explore wild caves
- Travel and Worship
- Boating
- Nature Tramp and Photography
- Good for a picnic or quality time spent with family
The Nearest Tourist Places:
Ranipur Jharial Temple, Harishankar Temple, Bhima Dunguri Caves & Hill, Gandhamardan Hills, Jogeswar Temple.
