Saptasajya HillStation, Situated the top hill lies Saptasajya. The location is referred to be the Saptashis’ (the Seven Sages’) throne, and it appears to be heaven. The hill range is located 11 kilometers southwest of the town of Dhenkanal. The Pandavas of Mahabharat also spent several days at their Ajyanta Barnabas, according to the old tradition of the prince Rama. In Dhenkanal, Saptasajya Hill is a well-liked location for picnics. In the winter, a lot of people visit the hills because of their natural beauty and the thick forest. Numerous little and huge waterfalls may be found in Saptasajya Hill Station.
Saptasajya is one of the Eco- Spiritual/ Eco- Tourism sites in the District of Dhenkanal. The name of Saptasajya is due to the conglomeration of seven numbers of hills with rich vegetation and nos. of perennial streams forming a habitat for a wide range of animals, and birds. The altitude of hills varies from 300 Mt. to 586 Mt. from MSL. The forest biodiversity has been further enriched with several Medicinal herbs.
According to popular tradition, Lord Ramachandra, his wife Sita, and their brother Laxman are said to have spent seven days at Saptasajya during their exile during the “Tretaya Yuga.” The “Pandavas” had spent a few days here on their “Agyanta Basa” during the “Dwapara Yuga.” Saptasajya’s calm, peaceful, and hustle-free setting attracted a lot of Sadhus who practiced “Yoga.”
For many years, both domestic and foreign tourists have found the “Saptasajya to be a major tourist destination. People come here to relax and take in the cool wind, lush, green forest cover, bubbling streams, wildlife, and birds. Many pilgrims also go to the sacred shrines of Navagraha, Jay Hanuman, Lord Shiva, and Ramachandra, which are all located in the middle of the hill range at a height of 300 meters above sea level. This place hosts the annual Mela Sri Ram Navami, which is visited by thousands of devotees from the surrounding area and beyond.
Tourist Facilities, Transportation, Tourist Attractions, How to Reach, Accessibility
Best Time to visit Saptasajya HillStation
The best time to visit Saptasajya Waterfall & Hill Station is at all times of the year
Closest Bus Stand & Raghunath Temple
The closest Bus stop is Dhenkanal, which is located around 13 Km distance from Saptasajya Hills & Waterfall
Closest Railway Station
The closest Railway Station is Dhenkanal, which is located around 16 Km distance from Saptasajya Picnic Spot
Closest Airport
The closest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, which is located around 68 KM distance from Saptasajya Waterfall