Sambalpur

Sambalpur is the biggest city in western Odisha (formerly known as Orissa). It is a historically important place, mainly because of the number of freedom fights against the British, Veer Surendra Sai being one of the many who died fighting the British.

Climate
The climate is generally very extreme, temperature rising to about 45°C in summer and descending about as low as 7°C in winter.

It gets heavy rainfall during the rainy season, very important for the region because its non-irrigated areas depend on the monsoon for agriculture.

The best time to visit Sambalpur is October to March.

By train


There are three quite large railway stations in the city, with Sambalpur Junction being the most important one. Sambalpur is well-connected to major cities in India like Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Vhisakhapatnam.



By road
It is also well connected by road to major cities around Sambalpur with night buses to and from Bhubaneswar, Bhilai, Rourkela, Raipur, Bargadh, Cuttack, etc.

Sambalpur is on National Highways 6 and 122.

See


Sambalpur is well known for its forest reserve. There are many conserved forests.



Eat
There are many restaurants in and around Sambalpur city. You should try "pakhal", made of rice.



Drink
Many bars and restaurants are available within the city limits.

Go next

 * Bhubaneswar
 * Jharsuguda
 * Koraput
 * Raipur
 * Rourkela
 * Simlipal National Park - it is on NH6