Places to visit in Rourkela for 2023

1. Shree Hanuman Vatika

Shree Hanuman Vatika secured 1 Position in the list of Best places to visit in Rourkela

Place Description

Hanuman Vatika, or the garden belonging to Lord Hanuman, is situated in Civil Township, Rourkela. The garden houses one of the world’s tallest statue of Hanuman.

Visitor Comments

The height of the statue is just awesome
Many temples well maintained in lush green garden environment
Beautiful place…u can see so many gods and goddesses in one place…

Timings

Open 24 hours

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2. Indira Gandhi Park

Lush park with a kid-friendly amenities

Visitor Comments

Nice boating, small zoo and toy train lots of things to see
And That peacock 🦚 so cute 🥰
It also has a toy train ride which is a favorite amongst children.

Timings

08:00 – 18:30

3. Deer Park

City green space with a deer enclosure

Visitor Comments

The Absolute beauty of Deers in Sunset is a Lifetime sight to have
A good place to go for a morning walk and as well as an evening walk
It’s an awesome place to hangout in the evening.

Timings

05:30 – 23:30

4. Ispat Nehru Park

Ispat Nehru Park secured 4 Position in the list of Best places to visit in RourkelaPark and Garden

Visitor Comments

I love to go there for morning walk
Good place for morning and evening walking
Nice pond for boating and 3d dhoom xd…

Timings

06:30 – 18:30

5. Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium

Place Description

The Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium is a magnificent field hockey stadium located in Rourkela, India. This remarkable stadium is named after the renowned tribal leader, Birsa Munda, who played a significant role as a freedom fighter. With an impressive seating capacity of 20,011 permanent seats, it has rightfully earned the prestigious title of being the largest fully seated hockey arena in the world, as officially recognized by the Guinness World Records on January 29, 2023.

Visitor Comments

One of the standout features of this stadium is its seating capacity of 20,000 people, making it the largest hockey stadium in the world.
Visiting this stadium was truly a heavenly experience, with its grandeur and awe-inspiring atmosphere.
Watching hockey matches at this stadium was an absolute thrill, creating unforgettable memories.

6. Vedvyas Temple

Vedvyas Temple is ranked 6th in the list of Best places to visit in Rourkela. It is a popular riverside temple and worship site.

Visitor Comments

The look is beautiful
He helped Lord Ganesha to write the Mahabharata
Here is a lovely
sankh
river.

Timings

Open 24 hours

7. Bada Ghagara Waterfall

The Badaghagara Waterfall is a stunning natural wonder located in the Kendujhar district of Odisha, India.

Visitor Comments

Its a beautiful place for nature lovers.
Nice place with a scenic view, perfect for a picnic party.
You will truly enjoy the Dam and the local tribes.

Timings

The Badaghagara Waterfall is open from 06:00 to 18:00.

8. Mandira Dam

Place Description

Mandira dam is located near Kansbahal in Sundergarh district, Odisha, India. It is built across Sankh river, located 16 km upstream from Mandira. The water from the dam is used for Rourkela Steel Plant. Construction of the dam began after 1957. The dam displaced 2400 families and only 843 were resettled.

Visitor Comments

It becomes more beautiful during winters and a perfect picnic spot
The place with natural beauty
All families and friends are enjoying.

9. Trishakti Dham

Trishakti Dham is ranked 9th in the list of Best places to visit in Rourkela. It is a Hindu Temple.

Visitor Comments

Excellent temple 👌Everyone should visit this temple to find peace.
Such a wonderful architecture.
Beautiful and peaceful place to visit.

Timings

The temple is open from 06:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 21:30.

10. PitaMahal Dam

PitaMahal Dam is ranked 10th in the list of Best places to visit in Rourkela Reservoir.

Visitor Comments

Really, it’s a wonderful place for a picnic with family members.
The scenic beauty of the place inside the forest will touch your heart.
You can stop by for some time and enjoy the natural beauty here.

11. Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir Rourkela

Hindu Temple

Visitor Comments

Mata Vaishno Devi Mandir, a beautiful devotional must visit place on hill top
temple of mata Vaishno Devi ..View is excellent from Top..near about 800 stairs
Beautiful sights of rourkela city from the top of mountain.

Timings

05:00 – 14:00, 15:00 – 20:00

12. Nehru Traffic Park (STUDY PARK)

Park with a traffic-signal theme

Visitor Comments

Overall a nice place to go and spend an evening
Good for photography
Nice place for morning exercises

Timings

Open 24 hours

13. Vaishno Devi Mandir

Hindu Temple

Visitor Comments

It is the most beautiful temple in Rourkela, one will definitely find peace here
But it’s not so difficult to climb the mountain in summer too
In the top of the place, you can see Rourkela steel city.

Timings

07:00 – 20:00

13. Vaishno Devi Mandir

Hindu Temple

Visitor Comments

It is the most beautiful temple in Rourkela, one will definitely find peace here
But it’s not so difficult to climb the mountain in summer too
In the top of the place, you can see Rourkela steel city.

Timings

07:00 – 20:00

15. DAV pond

DAV pond is ranked 15th in the list of Best places to visit in Rourkela. It offers various attractions such as boating, park and garden, and a water park.

16. Vaishnodevi Temple

Place Description

Vaishnodevi Temple at Rourkela is a replica of the original Temple of Vaishnodevi of Jammu and is situated on the top of the Durgapur Hill facing towards Rourkela Steel Plant. Bhairabanath Temple is situated near Vaishodevi Temple on the hill.
In 2007, the Temple of Goddess Durga, located on the top of the hill, was opened for visitors. During Durga Puja, in the spring and autumn seasons, the Navaratri Festival is celebrated, hundreds of Hindu worshippers come here.