Kalahandi Tourism

It is located in south-western Odisha, at the meeting point of rivers Tel and Uttei. The area covering 7920 sq km lies on the tributaries of the Mahanadi, divided into plain and hilly terrains.

The Kalahandi district is surrounded in the north by the Balangir and Nuapada districts and in the south by Nabarangpur, Koraput, and Rayagada districts. This area is said to be a part of the Mahakantara territory. Known as Karunda Mandal, this region had treasures of precious stones, which include Red Stone, Blue Stone, and Alexandra.

The district also witnessed the rule of the Gangas over a long period of time. The tradition of Durbar of Kalahandi provides evidence, from Vikram sambat 1062 or 1005 A.D. on, of the Nagas’ rule over Kalahandi. Kalahandi became a part of Odisha and emerged as a district on 1st January 1948.

Historic testimonies of the destination comprise ruins of forts and bridges that date back to the 12th century. The remains of Amathguda Fort form one chief attraction of Kalahandi owing to its architectural and historical significance.