💎 Hidden Gem📍 Nature📍 Pilgrimage💎 Hidden Gem

Sitakund Balasore

Balasore, Odisha, India

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Overview

A forest hill of hot-and-cold spring kunds tied to Sita's exile — a quiet pilgrim picnic spot in the Nilgiri hills of Balasore.

Why visit: Legend, springs and forest calm off the Balasore highway.

Things to do

›Spring kunds
›Sita-legend shrine
›Hill picnic

Nature WalkPicnic

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Travel Information

Best time

Oct–Mar

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹100–300

Duration

2 hrs

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