Kandhamal

Daringbadi

Tourism and Hospitality Tea and Coffee Mountains and Valleys

Daringbadi, a quiet jewel nestled in the Kandhamal district of Odisha, rises gently from the earth like a forgotten dream. About 100 kilometers from Phulbani and 50 kilometers from Baliguda, this serene hill station is lovingly called the Kashmir of Odisha. Here, sunlight dances through coffee bushes and tall pine trees, casting shifting shadows on the land, while the air is perfumed with the soft, lingering fragrance of blooming Sal flowers.

Perched at an altitude of 3,000 feet above sea level, Daringbadi opens into sweeping valleys, pine-clad slopes, and endless stretches of coffee plantations. Dense rainforests whisper with unseen life, sheltering wild animals and ancient silence alike. Cool and comforting, it offers a perfect refuge from the heat of summer—a place where time slows, and nature speaks softly. Despite its quiet splendor, Daringbadi now attracts bustling crowds. It has become a premier tourist destination, particularly following the government’s ecotourism initiatives. Visitors from all over the world come to wander through its mist-kissed valleys, captivated by the untouched grace and natural elegance that define this enchanting land. Just 211 kilometers from Bhubaneswar and reachable via the railway station at Brahmapur, Daringbadi waits patiently—unspoiled, tranquil, and endlessly graceful.