Ganjam

Ganjam in southern Odisha blends sacred hills, hot springs and quiet lakes. Most journeys start from Berhampur (Brahmapur), the district’s main city and railway hub.

Top places to visit in Ganjam: Tara Tarini Temple, one of India’s revered Shakti Peethas on the Rushikulya river; Taptapani hot spring in the Eastern Ghats; the sacred spring of Nirmal Jhara near Khallikote; Maa Balakumari Temple on Kerandimala hill; and the southern shores of Chilika Lake. Best time to visit: October to March.