Taptapani
| Taptapani | |
|---|---|
A Young Hindu priest performing religious rituals at Taptapani hot spring | |
| Location | Ganjam district, Odisha |
| Coordinates | 19°29′03″N 84°23′37″E / 19.4840396°N 84.3936437°E |
| Elevation | 433 metres (1,421 ft) |
| Type | Sulfur |
| Temperature | 60-140 °Celsius |
Taptapani | |
Taptapani is famous for its hot sulfur water spring, present in Sanakhemundi Block of Ganjam district in Odisha state.[1] But, the nearest town is Mohana, which about 18 km away in Gajapati district.
Etymology
The name "Taptapani" also suggests that. "Tapta" means hot and "pani" means water.[2]
Hot spring
The hot water from the natural spring of Taptapani is attributed to medicinal properties due to the presence of sulphur.[3] The hot spring is situated at the eastern slope of the eastern ghat at the crest of the hill within the forest, having a wide range of flora and fauna.
Tourist attraction
The other attractions of Taptapani are its tribal communities and the picturesque landscape. There is also a deer park maintained by the forest department.
Accommodation
The sprawling Panthanivas is the only shelter for tourists at Taptapani. The two AC suites have a common balcony and each has a huge bedroom, a dressing room and a bathroom containing a small swimming pool fed by the warm water from the hot springs.
The cottages overlook a valley replete with various shades of green. The Dining Hall is in between two crests of mountain fold. A few minutes walk from there will take to Kandimata Mandir, where the locals take a bath in the spring before offering their daily prayers.
References
- ^ "Taptapani". www.odisha360.com. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ^ "Taptapani - 2 definitions - Encyclo". www.encyclo.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
- ^ Stades, Team 30. "Taptapani: The hot spring with therapeutic waters and natural beauty". 30stades.com. Retrieved 2026-04-18.
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