Deomali The hidden Gem of Odisha
Deomali is famously known as the largest and highest mountain peak of Odisha and is located in the Pottangi block of Koraput district. It is not only recognized to be the highest peak of Odisha but also of the Eastern Ghats of the country. The top of the Deomali Mountain is known to be flat and perfect for all to enjoy the breathtaking view, picturesque beauty, and explore the hill. It is all surrounded with amazing rare plants, endangered medicinal plants, rich flora, and more that leave everyone in awe.
The travel till Koraput is in itself astounding and if you are the lucky ones, you could even see foxes, wolves, bears, hyenas on the road. Coming to the beauty and views of the place, it is worth seeing as it is extremely scenic and captivating. Along with being a tourist spot in Odisha, Deomali is frequently visited by many adventure lovers, enthusiasts, campers and so for trekking, aero gliding, hang gliding and mountaineering. Along with having many deep valleys and brooks, the hill is inhabited by different tribes especially Parajas, Kandhas, Malis, Bhumia and Bhotias. Trekkers could even spot different waterfalls while heading for the peak of the hill. You will not get disappointed with all the charm, beauty and adventure it could offer to all.
IDEAL FOR- Planning a visit to Deomali is ideally loved by mountaineers and trekkers. It is the best place to trek in and around Odisha, which attracts a lot of tourists to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the place.
WHEN TO PLAN- The best time to visit the hills is either during summer or winter. Only during the rainy season, tourists can face problems due to bad roads at certain patches. During rainy season you can have far range visibility problem due to clouds covering up the Mountain.
IDEAL DURATION- While planning a trip to Deomali, Ideally you need to plan a merged trip with some other nearby attractions. The trip to Deomali is of a single day where you can visit Deomali hill in the morning and return back to Koraput till night.
THINGS TO DO-
- The main activity here is to trek and reach the hilltop. Get the adrenaline rush into your body while trekking a not so steep hill, which is safe yet thrilling.
- Spot different beautiful waterfalls on your way to the hill, drench yourself in the water and enjoy the cool bath under the fresh waterfall.
- Get the best picturesque landscape from the top of the hill. Don’t forget to click a lot of pictures with such a beautiful background.
- Spot a lot of beautiful birds on the trees around.
- Enjoy the beautiful sunset from the hill within the serene atmosphere to get yourself away from any worries.
WHERE TO STAY- You need to stay at Koraput because there are no hotels available on the hill top. If you wish to stay at hill top, you need arrange for a camp stay. We can readily make your accommodation to any of the mentioned places.
