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Beautiful Mountain Waterfall besides a temple, falling in a deep pond, this contains numerous

large fish often jumping out of water to feed on the offerings thrown from temple. Surrounded by

lush green Jungle, environment truly cool, calm and shrine. A place to be when you want to be

away from hustle bustle and be yourself.

Upper reaches of stream offer plenty to the adventure loving,

absolutely clean and cool water to enjoy bathing in open. Not much of the regular visitors out

there neither much to feat for wild animals in day time. Take care to be out of sanctuary before

dark as elephants are

present in the area.

Barehipani Falls is located at the middle area of Simlipal national park in the district of

Mayurbhanj. It is one of the tallest falls in India. It is known to be flow from a height of around 399

meters. It is a beautiful two-tiered waterfall. The waterfall is famous all over the country for its

breathtaking beauty. This flowing cascade of water gushes out from a wide cliff that captivates

the eye of the visitors. The Joranda falls is situated close to

the Barehipani waterfalls. This waterfall can be viewed all through the year. The waterfall

Barehipani is a major tourist attraction and a large number of tourists come to visit this matchless

beauty every year. Located amidst natural surroundings, the Barehipani falls allow the tourists to

enjoy its appalling beauty in a calm and serene atmosphere. The tourism department of Orissa

has taken special care to protect the environs in, which the waterfalls are located.

Sanaghagra located at a stone’s throw distance of just 5 km from the district of Keonjhar,

Sanaghagra Waterfalls captures the imagination of the spectators. The cascading waterfall

comes down with a spray from a height of 30 meters.

One of the worth seeing Orissa waterfalls, Sanaghagra is clever

with natural eye-catching. The enchanting waterfall is a favorite picnic spot of Orissa that draws

several local citizens and tourists from far and wide that are enthralled by the attractive beauty of

the place. The tourists are offered with a great opportunity to experience the natural splendor of

the Orissa.

Sangahagra fall is wonderful for those who want to spend some time with their close family and

friends. Far from the crowded and busy streets of the cities, the serene and calm surrounding of

the area relieve the tourists from the stress and strains of regular life.

The Khandadhar Falls is whispered to be the second highest after the Barehipani Falls, if not

the tallest waterfall in Orissa. The Khandadhar Falls is categorized as a horsetail waterfall. This

perpetual waterfall of Khandadhar Falls is one of the most outstanding gifts of nature. A jewel in

the tourist circuit of the Sundargarh region, the Khandadhar Falls is located amidst the lush

greenery of unpolluted forests and virgin nature.

The beauty of the Khandadhar Falls multiplies during the

monsoon months when the water from the Koprani Nala, a rivulet, overflows and it drops down

as a fall from a height of 800 feet. It is located at a distance of 60 kilometers from Keonjhar which

is easily accessible from Kolkata and Bhubaneswar.

Visit Gupteswar famous for Shrine of Lord Shiva nearRamagiri, Koraput, Jeypur of Orissa enriched with natural beauties, High Hill Ranges, Deep Forest

Gupteswar is a famous cave shrine of Lord Shiva. It is located at the top of a limestone hill named Badudi Hill which is about 500 meters above sea level.

The place is surrounded by a dense forest of Sal trees and flanked by Kolab river, and Sabari River, a 2 m high Shiva Linga stands in the cave since unknown times means it is created from nature locally says Patal Futa. The shrine is called Gupteswar which means the ' Lord Siva of Hidden Place.'. It is so named because it was lying hidden in the cave up to 1665 for a very long period.

History: In 1665 the King of Jeypur State Maharaj Sri Bikram Dev was got a Order from Lord Shiva in dream to find out the Hidden Place where the Lord Shiva was established. Then King started searching all forests and hills there around and got the Holly Shrine in a cave and started worshiping since then. The Great Maha Shiva Ratri is being celebrating every year.One can reach it by climbing the 1000 steps flanked with rows of champaka trees. The entrance of the cave is about 3m wide and 2 m in height. There are also several other caves nearby. Inside the second cave there is a large statue called Kali Gai (Black Cow) some people worship it as Kamadhenu the divine cow means who fulfills any wills of devotees, One have to wait there with outstretched palms under the Panha of Kali Gai to collect drops of water which fall only at long intervals and getting a drop of water from Kali Gai is the bestow of God to be blessed with all happiness and prosperity.The Place is popular with the name of Gupteswar or as Gupta Kedar in the vicinity, this holly place is endowed with unusual panoramic natural beauty, and is associated with Shri Ramachandra the great hero of the epic Ramayana. According to mythology, the linga was first discovered by Lord Ram when he was roaming in the then Dandakaryana forest with wife Sita and brother Laxman and later worshipped it calling it Gupteswar. The poet Kalidas too, described the scenic beauty of Ramgiri

forest where the cave temple is referred to in his famous ‘Meghadutta'. The nearby hill has been named "RAMAGIRI.However, with the passing of time, the temple was unused since the King Sri Bikram Dev searching to get it. Lingam was being worshipped by the tribes of Koraput region. During Shivaratri Celebration Gupteswar Temple draws over 200.000 devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Chattisgarh. People suffering from incurable diseases come here to worship the god and remain here for months in the hope of getting cured.Other Attraction Places: Never forget to see the near by places, which are also having great value for your visit Gupteswar.Paravadi: Paravadi means Para: Pigeons and Vadi: Rack means the Rack for Pigeons. Where you can find thousands of Pigeons of different color living there and popular folklore is that the Pigeons living there are having a great moral and religious value in their behavior. And it is also believed that some of pigeons are living since the mythological age.

Sabari River: Sabari means the feminine word of Sabara the local name of Tribal people and called so in Oriya. The ever floated River Sabari floating in high stone base gives most attraction with fear.Children’s Park: A children’s Park is maintained there for visitors.

Medicinal Garden: A Garden is maintained there with thousands of species of Rare Medicinal Plants and it is a better place to recognize some rare Plants there.

Tiger Cave: Out of many caves a cave is named Tiger Cave where tigers were living then.Rama Kunda and Sita Kunda: During Rama Banabasa Sri Ramachandra and Devi Sita and brother Laxman was living in Ramagiri Hill for Months and Sri Rama and Devi Sita was bathing there to worship Lord Shiva in separate ponds now they called so Rama Kunda and Sita Kunda.

Rama Pada , Hati Pada, and so many caves are there to visit.How to Reach: It will be about 50 K.M from Jeypur. One can find the way to Gupteswar at Ramagiri on the way to Baipariguda from Jeypur. As the Jeypur and Koraput are connected with National High Way and Indian Railways from Vijaya Nagarm in Andhra Pradesh you can reach there in either means. And you can find Night Bus Services from Bhubaneswar to Koraput and Jeypur and even upto Baipariguda on the way to Malkanagiri. You can find Taxi service and Lodgging and broading facility at Jeypur and Koraput to visit the Places around Koraput.

In terms of modern life and modern needs every heritage site in addition requires infrastructure that is perhaps bigger in size than the heritage structure itself. Some of these infrastructural needs are:

1.

Proper transportation facilities: Families in different strata need facilities like bus, cars, trains to their favourite destinations. Major distances are covered by trains or planes. Sufficient facilities exist and additional facilities can be made for the same based on requirements.

2.

Proper accommodations for families to stay there. Irrespective of the size of the heritage facility, families need to stay there and accommodation needs for a family are constant. Based on the perceived demand for a tourist site, accommodations are needed in nearby locality.

3.The educational nature of heritage sites should not be forgotten. Theatres showing educational videos about the heritage site and its history should be available and cost should be included in tour costs so that children's needs are not sacrificed by parents.

4.

Food and restaurants: Food and Restaurants are required at tourist sites. The restaurants should be able to serve a variety of Indian food to suit all taste plus also have stress for local food. Restaurants should be able to supply high quality bottled water to the health conscious tourist of the day.

5. Toilet, bathroom and urinal facilities. Adequate toilet, bathhroom and urinal facilities are required at heritage sites. These facilities also need maintenance.

6. Primary HealthCare: Every facility should be equipped with a primary healthcare center to provide first aid and minimum stress and fatigue relief.

7.

Handicraft and local crafts sales facilities. A tour is probably a time when every Indian is brought close to local handicrafts and local craftsmen. provide adequate space for having shops to sell Indian Handicrafts, garments and traditional items. The place will have both National and Local handicrafts on sale and display.

8. Room Entertainment facilities. Today's accommodations need Televisions, Cable TV, Internet, Communication and other facilities.

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Amusement Parks and secondary entertainment facilities. Each heritage site that has some or all of the above facilities can provide some land in nearby locality for amusement parks and rides which can be a source of additional income and also provide additional employment.

10.Bank and ATM facilities. Most tourist locations require Bank and ATM facilities. Nationalized banks can be directed to provide ATM facilities nearby heritage/tourist sites.

11.

Waste disposal facility. Waste management and disposal requires special needs. For example in case of spitting, the company will have person trained to remove the damaged soil with proper equipment (not with bare hands). Replace the damaged soil with good soil. Have the soils transported to soil management facility to clean the soil and recycle wastes. Persons performing unclean acts can be fined for such purposes. In case of defecating in places other than toilets the process of removing and replacing soil and deodorizing etc. should be followed. Tourist sites should not create wastes that are unmanageable or pollute the environment. Water Treatment, solid waste transportation facilities and in rare cases waste incinerator, Effluent treatment plants may be necessary.

 Additional needs:

Secular nature of tourism:

India is a country with diverse cultures and diverse beliefs. Secularism is the core need of the society. Every aspect of tourism should display this secularism. No tourist place can be non-secular. Every mode of transportation should display the secularism message. Every person employed in the tourist trade and every organization or person benefiting from the tourist trade should be secular and must give the secularism pledge in writing and follow it in every action.

Sample Declaration: We are a Secular tourist company and we do not distinguish or discriminate between any religion or god in this world and accept all religions as a representation of good beliefs.

Cultural entertainment:

The Tourist sites also provide additional opportunity to employ Indian dancers, singers and musicians to entertain the tourists. Popular Tourist sites can have venues for providing entertainment to tourists by Sangeet Visharad's, Pandits, Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, oddisi and other dancers, singers, local dancers and musicians.

Spiritual Tourism, Ayurvedic Spas and other tourism :

India also has vast potential for spiritual tourism (yoga and meditation tourism), Ayurvedic spas, relaxation type tourism.

Forming Companies to tackle the needs of tourism:

Providing the above facilities requires massive investments that is not possible by individuals. Government should allow creation of public owned companies where people can invest in the form of shares to create such good infrastructure. Almost every town and village in India can be allowed to have one such company or a subsidiary of a company that is experienced in the needs of tourism. These companies would be required to carry out the business with utmost sincerity and diligence. These Companies, its promoters and employees should be Secular. They should not distinguish between people based on caste, creed or religion. For this every promoter, investor, tourist, employee should give a declaration of secularism.

The company will provide sufficient manpower to maintain the sites clean. Every amenity like proper toilets, waste management, waste disposal, horticulture activity will be maintained by the company. The company will also provide refreshment and food facilities from at least five different contractors to meet the varied Indian taste in food. All people hired for cleaning and waste management will be trained in waste management practices.

Incentive to explore the heritage:

The government of India is requested to grant sufficient incentive to Indians to explore this diverse heritage. For this the government can provide benefit to Individuals without major loss to the government.

Sufficient checks are required that this incentive is not misused.