Mahendragiri Eco Resort is located on the top of the Mahendragiri hill station in Gajapati District of Odisha. Mahendragiri, lying in the Eastern Ghats ecosystem, has been making efforts to preserve its unique biodiversity and cultural heritage. The promotion of eco-tourism helps usher in sustainable travel.
The Nature Camp aims at immersing the visitors in a divine landscape and through vibration with the surrounding biodiversity and the tranquility of the Mahendragiri hills in Odisha. You can take in the whole of the Mahendragiri on top of the nature Eco Resort, which has just everything that a tourist might need for rest, dining, and overnight stay.
The camp consists of cottages and rooms built using sustainable materials. The booking price of Mahendragiri Nature Camp is Rs. 4334, inclusive of taxes. Mahendragiri Nature Camp and Eco Resort is an initiative by Odisha Forest Development Corporation (OFDC) and the local authorities to promote Eco-tourism while preserving the rich biodiversity and cultural heritage of the Mahendragiri region in Odisha.
Located in the heart of forests and hills, the Nature Camp offers spectacular views of Mahendragiri and the regional landscape. The Nature Camp espouses the rural way of life, while Eco Resort caters to the more luxurious style of accommodation for tourists to seek a balance with nature. The best time is during winter (November-February) for trekking and sightseeing, owing to the cool weather.
Mahendragiri Eco Resort Price & Booking Information
- Mahendragiri Nature Camp Price: Cottage Non A/C 4 Bedded Room for 2 Adults Price is 3500 Per day. (Exclude Tax)
- Mahendragiri Eco Resort Price: Non A/C Double Bedded Room for 2 Adults Price is 4000 Per day. (Exclude Tax)
- The tariff includes complimentary lunch, dinner, and breakfast. An entry fee of Rs. 15.00 per day will be applied extra.
- The facility to accommodate one extra person (4-18) is available for this accommodation on payment of Rs 1000 per day.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are complimentary and limited to the number of people named on the ticket. - Only veg food is allowed in Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast
- Children from 4 to 18 years accommodated the parents will be charged extra at the destination as per the tariff.
- The visitor has to take a print copy of the accommodation booking and entry ticket along with proof of identity.
- Check-in at noon and check-out at 10 am morning.
- You can book a maximum of 8 adults at a time.
- Mahendragiri Nature Camp booking through the online Odisha government website.
Useful Travel Tips for Mahendragiri Eco Resort
- Mahendragiri is Odisha’s second-highest peak, at about 4925 feet above sea level.
- A fascinating array of rare and endangered exotic flora and fauna can be found within the Mahendragiri Hill Forest Reserve itself.
- This mixed tropical deciduous/evergreen forest is, therefore, referred to ecologically.
- Mythology is rife about Mahendragiri, although most associate it with avant-garde epics, namely the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
- It is also said that this place was visited by the Pandavas during their exile.
- There are some historically significant ancient temples, primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva, at Mahendragiri Hills which are esteemed for their pilgrimages, especially during Maha Shivaratri.
- Mahendragiri Hill Station is one of the famous trekking and nature tourist spots,
- The best time to visit should be between October and February to find the weather suitable for trekking and exploring the place.
Destination Attractions, Destination Facilities, Transportation, Accessibility, How to Reach
Entry Time
Mahendragiri Nature Camp’s open timings are everyday Morning from 8:00 am to Evening 6:00 pm
Best Time to visit
The Best time to visit Mahendragiri Nature Camp at all times of the year.
By Road & Bus Stand from Mahendragiri Eco Resort
From Bhubaneswar: You can drive or take a bus from Bhubaneswar to Paralakhemundi. The distance is around 230 km, and the journey by road takes about 5-6 hours.
From Berhampur: The distance from Berhampur to Mahendragiri Eco Resort is about 125 km, and it takes roughly 3-4 hours by road. Buses and taxis are available from Berhampur to Paralakhemundi.
Nearest Railway Station
Berhampur is Located about 125 km from Mahendragiri, Berhampur is a major railway station well-connected to many cities. Paralakhemundi station is closer to Mahendragiri Eco Resort, about 40 km away.
Nearest Airport
The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, which is located around 253 KM distance from Mahendragiri Hill Eco Resort
