Taptapani is renowned for hot bubbling water locates amidst the lush and green forest setting in the eastern ghat. The hog water with high sulphur content of the spring is channelised into a pool for a refreshing both. It is believed that the water also provides cure for some ailments. Near the pool there is a small shrine dedicated to a tribal goddess kandhi, who is believed to cure infertility is worshipped .Lord Shiva is worshiped in the middle of the pool surrounded by an iron barricade.

Taptapani is one of the paradises for nature lovers in Ganjam district. The presence of a deer park about a half kilometer away from the pool is another attraction for visitors. The Souras, the sons of this soil are often seen trying to pick up pods from the mud at the bottom of pool. The department of tourism has setup a cottage on the top of a tree with all the modern amenities for a better attraction. The Orissa tourism development corporation has built a panthanivas here for the convenience of the tourists, have a refreshing bath in the hot water of the spring that is piped directly from the spring.

Really winter morning’s cool cheers get warmth at this place.

Tapatapani famous for its hot water spring, Taptapani, is situated at 67 km from Gopalpur. Get ready for a 24 hour spine chilling, action packed tour, when you dream of coming to this corner. A trip to Taptapani will offer you a vacation package, stuffed with ebullience and thrill. Hiking through the reeds with high vim, you come out of the forest, and experience a hot water spring soaking away all your aches and pains. Taptapani is also the home of primitive Kutia Kondh tribe, the Dingaria Kondh tribe, Bonda and the Mali tribes.

Creeping Attractions

Hot water Spring
As the name indicates, half of Taptapani excursion is about taking a bath in the hot water spring. Hundreds of visitors, round the year, come to Taptapani to enjoy this fantastic spring with medicinal merits. A bath in the spring will surely rejuvenate your zeal and will stuff you with enough energy to carry out with another adventure.

Tribal Heritage
The archaism of Orrisa is retained by her tribal folks. They continue to dwell in remote areas of the deep forests and hilly interiors. Steeped in the mystery that surrounds their ancient ways, the Orissan tribal community continues to be a source of deep interest not only to anthropologists and sociologists but also to numerous tourists who come to Orissa in search of the exotic mystique of this relatively unexplored state. The residents are expert hunters, fiercely independent and worship numerous gods and goddess. Their economy mainly rests upon agriculture, basket weaving and tool making. The Government of Orrisa takes initiatives and conducts memorable tours to this part which include meeting and mixing with these people and learning their lifestyles.

How To Get to Taptapani
Air:
Situated 165 km away, Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport from where one can take flights for major cities such as Delhi and Calcutta.
Rail:
The nearest railway station is Berhampur on the Howrah-Chennai line of Southeastern Railway. One can take trains to Calcutta and Chennai from this place.
Road:
Berhampur (60 km)

Bhubaneshwar (245 km)

Puri (280 km).

Auto-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws are available to move around.

Best time to Visit
Taptapani keeps the doors open round the year for her tourists. An all season destination, Taptapani wears different colors in every fall. Plan your visit during October-March, to enjoy the hot water spring and other nearby tourist spots.

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Climate:
Taptapani has a uniform temperature throughout the year. Temperature in the summer months touches a high of 30°C and a low of 23°C, respectively. Winter months are relatively cold with a maximum and minimum temperature of 27°C and 16°C, respectively. Taptapani recieves an average annual rainfall of 118.7 cm.

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Odiya, Hindi,Telugu & English