Hatipathar, Rayagada
Hatipathar is a beautiful spot for picnic[1][2] and one of the identified Tourist Centres[3][4](scenic spot).[5][6] of odisha located in Rayagada district of the Indian state of Orissa.[7][8] The scenic spot with two water falls on the river Nagavali, is situated at a distance of 3 km from the town Rayagada. The two huge boulders on the hill top appear like massive elephants. The name Hatipathar( elephant stone) derives from the scene which looks like huge elephants.[9][10][11][12] The 2006 heavy rains changed the course of the river Nagavali and damaged the proposed 10 MW Small H.E. Project[13] for which visitors are not welcome to visit this place currently.[14] However the revival project of Hatipathar waterfall is being taken up to give it a new look.[15] The nearby places of attraction are as follows.
| Name/Area | Famous For |
|---|---|
| Majhighariani Temple | Goddess Majhighariani |
| Chekaguda | Hanging bridge |
| Raniguda farm | Maa Mangala Temple |
| Main Road, Rayagada | Jagannath temple |
| Pitamahal | Shiva temple |
References
- ↑ "odisha360.com", Hatipathar as described
- ↑ "Rayagada district General information". indiaonapage.com. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ↑ Identified Tourist Centres in Odisha (PDF). Orissa Reference Annual-2011. pp. 521–532. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ↑ "identified Tourist Centres of Orissa"
- ↑ "Tourist Attractions". rayagada.nic.in. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ↑ "Tourism" (PDF). cesorissa.org. State of the Enviornment [sic] Report - Orissa, 2007. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ↑ "Encyclopedia of Indian Tourism resources-Google books"
- ↑ Patra, Dasarathy. Tribal Tourism and Culture (PDF). Orissareview-November,2011. pp. 63–68.
- ↑ "Places of interest in Rayagada"
- ↑ "Rayagada District: Introduction". 123orissa.com. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
- ↑ "Hatipathar waterfall, Rayagada"
- ↑ "Orissa tourism- Hatipathar waterfall"
- ↑ "Proposed Hydro Electric project at Hatipathar"
- ↑ "The Hindu"
- ↑ "Hatipathar Revival Project"