Dhenkanal Tourism

Dhenkanal, town, eastern India, in the east-central province of Odisha. Named for Dhenka, a medieval chief of the Savara people, it serves as a market town for rice, oilseeds, and timber, and is a center for handloom weaving. Dhenkanal was once the capital of a princely state, which incorporated itself into Odisha state in 1949, setting the stage for Odisha’s birth in 1950.

Dhenkanal is richly historic and boasts testimony to the time-honored saga of strong rulers from the 15th and 16th centuries, through imposing palaces and forts, and the fascinating remains of ancient times. Much of the area is endowed with rich vegetation and rushing rivers, such as the Brahmani and Mahanadi, which support numerous types of flora and fauna. These places are sure to stimulate the interest of the wildlife-loving and nature-loving population. Some temples dot this scenic town, elevating its tourism quotient all the more.