Cultural1 km
Phuntsok Ling Tibetan Settlement
The Tibetan settlement around the monastery — craft centre, prayer wheels and community life.
🕒 Half-day☀ Best: Morning
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Sacred places & destinations
Meaningful places near the monastery — sacred sites, hot springs, the coast and the Tibetan settlement, with distances and best-visit guidance.
Sacred sites2 km
Chandragiri Monasteries
Neighbouring monasteries and shrines within the settlement.
🕒 Half-day☀ Best: Any
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Padmasambhava Mahavihara, Jirang
One of the largest Buddhist monasteries in eastern India.
🕒 Day trip☀ Best: Any
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Mahendragiri
A sacred peak with ancient temples and sweeping views across Gajapati.
🕒 Full-day☀ Best: Winter
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Taptapani Hot Springs
Natural sulphur hot springs set in forested hills, with a small temple nearby.
🕒 Day trip☀ Best: Winter
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Gopalpur-on-Sea
A quiet colonial-era beach town on the Bay of Bengal.
🕒 Full-day☀ Best: Oct–Feb
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