Belghar wooden Bungalow

        Kandhamal is a nature lovers paradise. With the majestic Eastern Ghat’s, winding ghat roads- the surreal natural beauty, the vibrant tribal culture & cool temperatures reveals an unknown facet of Odisha’s natural beauty & makes it an ideal round the year holiday destination.

        Located 114 KM from Daringbadi – its more famous cousin at an altitude of 2555 feet above sea level, Belghar is a quaint tribal hinterland nestled in the hills of Eastern Ghats. The beautiful winding roads through the hills, scenic view and pleasant weather makes it a hotspot for nature lovers. The natural beauty is accentuated by the presence of the tribes whose vibrant culture adds colour to the landscape. The numerous streams, rivers, nullas, waterfalls & ofcourse wild animals adds to its pristine beauty.

        Belghar is home to the tribe “Kondha” & the special category tribes called “Kutia Kondha”, they have been residing in this beautiful landscape for centuries and are essentially forest dwellers. The tribes are very welcoming of tourists, however don’t try to tease them or make fun of them.

        Belghar Nature Camp is approximately 291 KM from Bhubaneswar i.e around 7 hrs . The Drive is a pleasant one and includes 180 KM of ghats roads. While the roads are beautiful and scenery is awesome, we advise you to drive carefully.

The entire Kandhamal district is predominantly forest area and land of the tribal people. While they are friendly to outsiders, don’t tease or make fun of them.

The nearest petrol pump to Belghar is Tumidibandha, you will find ATM there too.

The Belghar Nature Camp is run by the local community, while the food is good and hygienic don’t come with fancy expectations. Remember you are in a forest area.

The nearest town is Ambadula which is 27 KM from Belghar.

Don’t venture out of the nature camp at night.

The Belghar Nature Camp run by the local community under the aegis of the Forest department is your only option.

The Swiss tents are spacious with attached toilet and clean.

        Make a trip to the Kutia Kondho village with the Forest Officer. The ride through the undulating forest roads and the river is a fascinating experience. The Kutia Kondha’s village is a row of neatly done mud houses with a single entry point facing each other and a common open space. They welcome guests by serving the traditional drink called Tadi for people who don’t want to partake in the welcome drink- they serve you water. A guest is expected to atleast take a sip of either, declining both is deemed as an offence.

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