Following is from a report in tathya.in.

Mr.Singh Deo, Minister Planning & Coordination …

Harishankar is one of the top most tourist spots in Western Odisha. 

Lack of amenities for tourists had hampered the growth of tourism sector. 

Now with a Panthanivas with all the modern facilities, this will serve a major purpose in providing amenities to the large number of tourists to this part of the state, said Mr.Singh Deo. 

Minister inaugurated the panthanivas and said similar amenities are being arranged in other tourist places of the Western Odisha.

Related to this, OTDC has a nice package that has a trekking inthe Gandhamardan hills component. The two entry points to these hills are Harishankar and Nrushinghanath. the package detail from http://www.panthanivas.com/newpackage2.htm is as follows:

SPECIAL INTEREST TOUR – 1
( Nrusinghanath Temple, Samalai Temple, Huma-Leaning Temple, Ghanteswari Temple, Hirakud Dam )

Nrusinghanath in the district of Sambalpur & Harishankar of Bolangir district are two entry points of the hill, which fulfill the desire of the trekker to perceive tranquility. Both have holy shrines, waterfalls and rich flora & fauna.

EX – SAMBALPUR :


Hill trekking

Tour Duration :

2 nights 2 days.

Places Covered :

Sambalpur, Samalai temple,Huma leaning temple, Nrusinghanath hill temple, Ghanteswari temple, and Hirakud dam.

Package Cost :

Rs.2,346.00 / Per Head

Package Includes :

A.C. Accommodation, AC Transport by Tata Sumo/ Quails/Bolero.

Does not Includes :

Entry fees for foreign guest & fees for Camera, Video Camera, telephone bill, Any Air/Train fare, Laundry & Food- (Bed Tea, Break Fast, Lunch, Dinner, Afternoon Tea & Snacks)

Condition :

  • Tour shall be operational subject to minimum of 4 person

  • Non/AC accommodation will be provided where AC room is not available.

  • English/Hindi speaking Guide Rs.350.00 per day extra.

  • Hotel Checkout time is 8.00 A.M.

  • Tariff subject to change

 See our earlier articles on Harishankar and Nrusinghanath at: