Pine forest, coffee gardens and waterfalls in the Kandhamal hills. This guide sets out what Daringbadi actually offers, what a trip
there costs, when to go, and how we run it — written from the routes we operate
ourselves rather than from a brochure.
Why Daringbadi is worth your leave
Daringbadi is the one place in Odisha where it occasionally snows, which is how it earned the nickname Kashmir of Odisha. At around 3,000 feet, it is pine forest, coffee and pepper gardens, and a great many waterfalls packed into a small area.
What a trip costs
We run 1 itinerary here.
Rates are quoted to your group size and hotel category. Every figure below is
per person and includes accommodation, the stated meal plan, private transport,
all sightseeing in the itinerary, and toll tax, parking and driver allowance.
| Package | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|
| Daringbadi — the Kashmir of Odisha | 2N / 3D | On Request |
A sample of the route
Taking Daringbadi — the Kashmir of Odisha as an example —
Berhampur or Gopalpur → Daringbadi → Gopalpur, picking up at Berhampur Station or Gopalpur and dropping at Gopalpur or Berhampur Station:
- Day 1, Berhampur to Daringbadi — Pick-up from Berhampur station or your Gopalpur hotel and drive to Daringbadi via Khuteswari, Surada Dam and Hulu Hula Ganda. After lunch, visit the Butterfly Park, the Hill View Park and the sunset point. Overnight at Daringbadi.
- Day 2, Mandasaru, waterfalls and the pine forest — After breakfast, visit Mandasaru Eco Tourism and Magnet Hill, the Miguma waterfalls, Lovers Point and the Emu farm. After lunch, continue to the Rainbow waterfall or Ludu waterfall, the pine forest and the coffee gardens, finishing at the sunset point. Overnight at Daringbadi.
- Day 3, Daringbadi to Gopalpur — Check out after breakfast and drive down via the Pangali valley, the Miduanga waterfall, the Sonpur valley, the Brahmanidei waterfalls, Harbhangi Dam and the Khosada waterfall. Visit the Jirang Monastery, the Taptapani hot springs and the deer park, ending at Gopalpur sea beach before your drop at the station.
When to go
The window we recommend is October to March.
*Please contact us for the current tariff by hotel category and group size.
How we run it
Private vehicle throughout, never shared. Drivers who work these roads every
season. Accommodation we have stayed in ourselves. And a helpline that answers
at whatever hour you need it, on +91 7872349359.
Ready to go?
See every Daringbadi itinerary with full day-by-day details, inclusions and
current rates on our Daringbadi tour packages
page, or call and WhatsApp us on 7872349359.
What every Sanjhbati Tourism departure includes
Whichever route you choose, the following are part of the published rate and
never appear as a surprise on your final invoice:
- Accommodation in the hotel or homestay category you selected
- The stated meal plan — MAP for breakfast and dinner, AP for all meals
- A private vehicle for the whole itinerary, never shared with strangers
- Every sightseeing stop written into the day-by-day plan
- Toll tax, parking charges and driver allowance
- A 24-hour helpline, plus the direct number of your local representative
Common questions before booking
How do I book a tour with Sanjhbati Tourism?
Call or WhatsApp 7872349359, or write to travel@sanjhbatitourism.com with your destination, dates and number of travellers. We send a full itinerary and quotation, usually the same day. A booking advance confirms your rooms and vehicle.
Are prices quoted per person or for the whole group?
Per person, always. Most packages carry a minimum group size, and the per-head cost falls as the group grows — on our eleven-day South India route it drops from ₹40,100 for two travellers to ₹26,200 for ten.
What does a package normally include?
Accommodation, the stated meal plan, private transport with an experienced driver, every sightseeing stop in the itinerary, and toll tax, parking and driver allowance. Each package page lists Included and Excluded in full.
Planning your dates
Peak windows — the Pujas, December, and the Kashmir tulip season — fill six to
eight weeks ahead, and offbeat homestays have very few rooms between them. If your
dates are fixed, talk to us early. If they are flexible, tell us and we will
suggest the week that gives you the best weather and the best rate.
Talk to us
Sanjhbati Tourism has been arranging journeys across India since 2015, and is
MSME approved by the Government of India. Our founder and proprietor, Sajal Manna,
still takes calls himself. Whether you are travelling as a family, a couple, a
group of friends, a student batch or a corporate team, tell us what you have in
mind and we will build the route around it.
Call or WhatsApp +91 7872349359, write to
travel@sanjhbatitourism.com, or browse every live itinerary on our
tour packages page.
