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Daringbadi
Daringbadi is a half-day stop on a South Odisha road trip: coffee plantations and a viewpoint, not a destination. One night if you want to trek or birdwatch.
Daringbadi is a small hill station in Odisha's Eastern Ghats, often called the 'Kashmir of Odisha' for its cool climate and pine forests. The town itself has a coffee plantation, a few viewpoints and a small waterfall. Most travellers use it as a break between Bhubaneswar and Koraput or Rayagada, not as a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- INR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, landslides possible)
- Airport
- BBI
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Daringbadi112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Daringbadi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyDaringbadi is safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies · 100 police · 101 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBBI Bhubaneswar (About 250 km (155 mi); 5–6 h by road.BBI Bhubaneswar (About 155 mi (250 km); 5–6 h by road.
- Getting aroundWalkable town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a plantation₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedBudget guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
- High-end bedBudget guesthouse double room, a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,500 (≈ US$18) · Mid ₹3,000 (≈ US$35) · High ₹5,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BBI Bhubaneswar (About 250 km (155 mi); 5–6 h by road. Nearest major airport.)BBI Bhubaneswar (About 155 mi (250 km); 5–6 h by road. Nearest major airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Daringbadi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
May
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Dec
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable town. For outlying sights (viewpoint, waterfall) you need a hired auto-rickshaw or your own vehicle.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 2.5 h
By road via NH-26, about 2 h
Tribal museum and the Sabara Srikhetra temple.
Rayagada
goDoor to door: 2 h
By road via NH-26, about 1.5 h
Chatikona waterfall and the weekly market.
Sunabeda
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
By road, about 1 h
Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary.
Bhawanipatna
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
By road via NH-26, about 1 h
District town with a few temples and a market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Daringbadi town centre
A handful of budget guesthouses and a forest rest house. Book ahead in season.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹1,500–2,500 (≈ US$18–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹2,500–4,000 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Auto-rickshaw half-day hire (viewpoint + waterfall)1 × ₹800 · check | ₹800 |
| Private car from Bhubaneswar, one way (shared)2 × ₹500 · check | ₹1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹930 |
| Trip total≈ ₹5,120 per person per day, bed included | ₹10,230≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a plantation | ₹50–100 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Simple meal (rice, dal, veg) | ₹100–200 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottled water (1 L) | ₹20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Auto-rickshaw from town to viewpoint (one way)check | ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be rough after rain; check conditions before driving.
- Limited ATM and fuel options: fill up in Bhawanipatna or Baliguda.
- No reliable public transport within the town: arrange a driver or bring your own wheels.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 112
- Police
- 100
- Fire
- 101
- Ambulance
- 108
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Emergency
- All emergencies112
- Police100
- Fire101
- Ambulance108
Embassy
The US has an embassy in New Delhi and a consulate in Kolkata. Most other countries: embassies in New Delhi, consulates in Kolkata or Mumbai.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bhubaneswar → Daringbadi by shared jeep: about ₹400–500 (≈ US$5–6) per person, 5–6 h (check)
- Auto-rickshaw town → viewpoint: ₹200–300 (≈ US$3–4) one way (check)
Say or show
- ନମସ୍କାର — Hello (namaskāra)
- ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ — Thank you (dhanyabāda)
- କେତେ? — How much? (kete?)
- ଶୌଚାଳୟ କେଉଁଠି? — Where is the toilet? (śaucāḷaya keuṇṭhi?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Daringbadi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, landslides possible) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for the coffee plantation and viewpoint.
- Walking and trekking routes with GPS tracks.
- Jungle safari booking details (check).
- Birdwatching checklist for the local forest.
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