Deomali
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At about 1,672 metres, the highest peak in Odisha. Its grassy ridges offer views over the layered mountains of the Eastern Ghats and seas of cloud.
Deomali lies near Pottangi block and is the highest point of the Eastern Ghats within Odisha. The summit is an open meadow and rocky plateau, surrounded by Bonda and Paraja villages and terraced fields. Vehicles can reach a parking area close to the summit, and from there it is a 20–30 minute walk to the top. On clear days you can see the rolling mountain ridges and a reservoir in the distance. Sunrise and sunset above the clouds are the best times to visit. In winter, morning and evening temperatures can drop to single digits, so bring a jacket. The mountain is about 60 km from Koraput town, a 1.5–2 hour drive. It is usually arranged as a hired car trip combined with the nearby Pusir Valley. There are very few facilities on the mountain, so bring your own water and food.
Opening hours
Open all day (daytime visits recommended)
Nearby sights
- Putsil Valley
- Kunduli Friday Market
- Rani Duduma Falls
- Nandapur (Batrisa Simhasana)
- Sabara Srikhetra (Jagannath Temple, Koraput)
- Tribal Museum, Koraput
- Kolab Dam & Reservoir
- Bagra Waterfall