Jagatsinghpur Tourism

Located in Odisha, Jagatsinghpur is famously known for its natural beauty and ambiance. There is a lot of beauty within Jagatsignhpur. It came into existence in the year 1993 and before that it was part of the old Cuttack district which was later divided into four districts with Jagatsinghpur being one of them. It is surrounded by the Bay of Bengal and districts of Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khorda and Puri. This region is fast emerging as a favored tourist spot and has plenty of sights that attract people from all over. It has also had a great influence on the cultural and literature in Odisha.

Best time to visit Jagatsinghpur

Even though Jagatsignhpur isn’t that famous in the tourism sector, it is growing steadily. People for other parts of the country are now beginning to travel to this district to explore its beauty. Jagatsinghpur has a temperate climate, with cold winters that last from November to February and hot and humid summers that last from March to May. It is also prone to cyclonic rainfalls during the monsoons.Hence it’s advisable to travel the region in between November to March when temperature remains relatively cool.

Tourist Helpline Numbers in Jagatsinghpur

The Director
Dept. of Tourism, Paryatan Bhawan, Museum Campus, Bhubaneswar - 751 014
Tel.No. (674) 2432177 email: ortour@orissatourism.gov.in
Call Us : 1800 208 1414 (Toll free)

Collector, Jagatsinghpur
Shri Satya Kumar Mallick OAS
Collectorate Office, Jagatsinghpur
Phone : 06724-220379
Fax : 06724-220299

Additional District Magistrate Jagatsinghpur
Sri Saran Kumar Jena
At/Po/Dist- Jagatsinghpur
Phone : 06724-220147
Email : admjsp.od@nic.in

Tourist destinations in Jagatsinghpur

There are plenty of tourism attractions here for everyone ranging from historians to architects to those who just want to relax and soak up the sun. Jagatsinghpur has temples, beaches and sculptures which have tremendous historical value and are the main attractions here. Here are some of the must see tourist places while visiting the district of Jagatsingpur.

Sarala Pitha (Jhankad)

Sarala is considered as a spiritual place as it is the sanctum sanctorum of Goddess Sarala. It is believed to be the blend of the divine figures of Durga and Sarswati because of which the culture of Sarala incorporates three principal Hindu cults namely Tantrik, Vedic and Vaishnavite. It is also one of most famous shrines in Odisha. This place has high historical importance, so if you’re a historical buff this place is a must see.

Paradeep

If you’re looking to soak up the sun and get your feet wet, this is the place for you. Paradeep is one of the most famous beaches in Orissa. It is also an important port for trade activities. Its serene beauty almost makes it look unreal. It is covered with the beauty of the sea, enchanting green forests of estuarian islands of the river Mahanadi and charming creeks. Put all these together and you get the perfect tourist spot.

Sandhakuda

What makes this attraction different from the rest is instead of monuments, this tourist spot mostly consists of vast green shades of vegetation, shimmering golden beaches, natural creeks and island. This is the perfect place to be if you are a nature buff and want to be one with nature. Here you can find accommodations at Paradeep with numerous luxury and budget hotels.

The Gorekhanath temple and the Jagannath Temple of Garoi are the two most attractive temples in Jagatsinghpur. Also known as Subhadra Kshetra, Garh Kujanga is famous for its presiding deity Kunja Behari. What adds to this attraction is the Raghunath Jew Matha which is located nearby. Apart from Paradeeep another popular beach is the Siali beach which has people flocking there almost every season. It is one of the most popular picnic spots in the district. The Jagannath temple in Ambasal has a lot of historical value as it is one of the oldest temples. Sandhakuda is another famous tourist spot which encompasses vast green shades of casuarinas vegetation, golden beaches, natural creeks and island which makes it a perfect place to relax and be one with nature.

Gada Kujanga

Also known as Subhadra Kshetra, Garh Kujanga is famous for its presiding deity Kunja Behari. What adds to this attraction is the Raghunath Jew Matha which is located nearby. You can make avail of accommodation facilities at Forest Rest House, Kujanga, RD Bunglow, Kujanga. The nearest banks are Alhabad Bank and SBI available at Kujanga. The nearest Hospital is P.H.C, Kujanga, which tourists can use for medical facilities in case of emergencies.

How to reach Jagatsinghpur ?

There is a railway line that links Paradip from Cuttack. There is a train service from Jagatsinghpur town which is the Gorekhnath Station that is about 10 km from Jagatsinghpur but it is not frequent so it’s best to go by bus. There are plenty of buses from Jagatsinghpur bus stands which are Paradeep, Machhagaon, Naugaon, Naharana, Baharana, tandikul, Katara, Sidhala, Rourkela, Puri, Kakatapur, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Balasore and Kolkata. There are also frequent bus services available from Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Bhadrak and Balasore.

Jagatsinghpur makes the perfect tourist spot as in encompasses everything from being one with nature to revisiting history. With their breathe taking sites and plenty of accommodation choices, this city is definitely worth the visit.