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Major city · India

Keonjhar

Spend a half‑day to a full day in Keonjhar: visit Baldevjew Temple, Maa Tarini Temple (40 km (25 mi) away) and one nearby waterfall.

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Keonjhar is a small district headquarters in Odisha with a handful of temples and easy access to forested waterfalls. A single day covers the main sights; longer stays are only for trekking.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
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Currency
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Best months
Oct–Mar
avoid Apr–Jun (hot, occasional storms)
Airports
BBI · IXR
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Keonjhar: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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  • 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 Keonjhar112 ▾
  • All services112

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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 Keonjhar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Baldevjew TempleMaa Tarini TempleBadaghagara WaterfallSanaghagara Waterfall
Airports
BBI Bhubaneswar Airport (268 km (167 mi) by road, main air link for Odisha) · IXR Ranchi Airport (210 km (130 mi) by road)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    35°C (95°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    39°C (102°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    38°C (100°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    38°C (100°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    36°C (97°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Jun. Month by month →

Warmest Jun (39°C (102°F)), coolest Jan (16°C (61°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Dec (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Keonjhar: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

3 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

17°C (63°F)

3 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

20°C (68°F)

4 rd

Apr

35°C (95°F)

23°C (73°F)

6 rd

May

38°C (100°F)

26°C (79°F)

9 rd

Jun

39°C (102°F)

28°C (82°F)

12 rd

Jul

38°C (100°F)

27°C (81°F)

13 rd

Aug

38°C (100°F)

27°C (81°F)

13 rd

Sep

36°C (97°F)

25°C (77°F)

9 rd

Oct

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

5 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

19°C (66°F)

3 rd

Dec

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

2 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

Local buses run along NH 520 and NH 6; hire a taxi or auto‑rickshaw for temple trips (₹20–₹110). Walkable town centre.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Simlipal National Park

go

Door to door: ≈5 h total

Bus to Jashipur (≈4 h) then local taxi ≈30 km (19 mi)

Main wildlife reserve; day‑trip possible in dry season, otherwise consider overnight.

Rourkela

caution

Door to door: ≈5 h

NH 520 bus, about 5 h

Industrial city; only worth visiting for specific factories or the Rourkela Steel Plant tour (pre‑book).

Dhenkanal

go

Door to door: ≈3 h

NH 6 bus, about 3 h

Known for the Kapilash Temple and nearby waterfalls.

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.

Keonjhar town centre

Basic guesthouses and budget hotels; suitable for 1 night

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
Mid
₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Local tea or coffee₹30–₹60 (≈ under US$1)
Street snack (samosa, pakora)₹20–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Auto‑rickshaw (5 km)₹50–₹80 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Keonjhar is generally safe for day visitors; keep an eye on road conditions to waterfalls and secure valuables in accommodations.
  • Roads to waterfalls can be rough; use a sturdy vehicle.
  • Temple opening hours vary; check locally before visiting.

Emergency numbers

All services
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कृपया वहाँ ले चलेंPlease take me there

Emergency

  • All services112

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Bhubaneswar → Keonjhar: about ₹300–₹350 (≈ US$4), 6 h (check schedule)
  • Auto‑rickshaw town centre: ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) for short trips

Say or show

  • कितना है? — How much? (kitnā hai?)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
  • मंदिर कहाँ है? — Where is the temple? (mandir kahān hai?)
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 Keonjhar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Mar · avoid Apr–Jun (hot, occasional storms) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to India

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