# Silent valley #,#Wild Odissa#,#Solo Woman Travel#
MandaSaru is offbeat tourist destination of rural Odissa.Its just 34 km from Popular tourist place Daringbari.Everybody knows splendidly beautiful Daringbari for her natural wonder.
Mandasaru is another hidden treasure ,may not be alternative but COMPLIMENTARY with Daringbari Tour .
Mandasaru is little hamlet in Kandhamal district and also under Protected forest” Mandasaru Gorge: Biosphere “Reserve area.This valley is so lavish ,so perfect and so enriched with diversified Flora & Fauna ,It is called ” SILENT VALLEY OF ODISA”. Just like it’ namesake ” Silent valley Of Kerala”,this place witnesses frequent weather change from Clear Sky to fog and abrupt rain within short period.
And just like Keralian Silent VAlley, Mandasaru is one of the several examples of community led Forest Conservation in India with belief among the people that those cutting trees will die from a curse by the local Goddess ” Thakurani”.
Mandasaru famous for Magnetic rock and Echo point.Magetic power of rock is so powerfull ,no Flight and radar can’t work in certain radius of Magnetic Hill.Its under Radar – Black area.
Perfect weekend Plan for Mandasaru:
How to Go :
Public Transport :Get a train to Bhramhapore ,Orissa.Then take a public bus for Daringbari / Fulbani.Take another Bus from there .It takes 4.30- 5 hr from BAM station.
Private: There are so many Taxi ,you can book from Railway station.
Perfect Itineraries for Weekend:
Day 1 – BERHAMPORE station to DARINGBARI .Rest and do local sightseeing.Stay at Daringbadi .
Day 2 : Next day half day Daringbari sightseeing with Mandasaru Sightseeing with Magnet Hill observation.Stay at Govt bungalow at Mandasaru
Day 3 – Half day Hiking towards the Jungle,Waterfalls and you could climb up the top of Magnetic Hill. At afternoon you can check out the bugalow and get your train at night or you may proceed To Gopalpur on sea.
Accommodation:
Fantastic Accommodation build by Govt. of Odissa .This is english style wooden buglow with basic ammenities which could spell bound your imagination.In Moonlit night ,literally PARADISE descents on Earth.White moonlight showers everywhere..
It is advisable to ,pre book the Bunglow .Bungalow has 3 triple bed room.
Link : https:// www.ecotourodisha.com
Food :
you can get basic veg/non veg Indian meals within Bungalow or you can get it from Just outside of Mandasaru Park.
What to See:
° Mandasaru Eco point with Nature park
° Local wild life safari with special permit
° Magnetic Hill hiking through Jungle
° Visit Tribal Village.
° Visit near tourist attraction in Phulbani.
Magnic Hill
Budget:
MANDASARU weekend trip is very cheap and very reasonable.
Buglow / Eco-Hut : 1500- 2000 for Room /per Season
Cab fare : 2500 -3000/ for small car
3500- 4500/- for 8 seater Season wise
Safety:
Mandasaru, situated in heart of Mandasaru Gorge : Biosphere Reserve.Their are so many indigenous and exotic animals you can check.
So safe from Animals.
Take mosquito repellent ,mosquito net mandates.
Honoured the local tribal culture.
Preplanned and being upto date as extremists activities are frequent.
Mandasaru tour for Solo Women:
As a solo women,I personally went there in 2018 .I didn’t faces any problems and felt no insecurity. Local tribes are very helpful ,very hospitable .
Though I suggest ,Group of Ladies will be more enjoyable than solo.This short trip always memorable for me and hope you will collect same as me.
Solo- Travelling always be recommended
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