Deomali Hill

Deomali peak, with an elevation of about 1,672 metres from sea level, is the highest peak in the state. It is situated close to Doodhari village, 35km from Koraput.
The beauty of the hill range and picturesque 5km-long flat surface atop the mountain, where an ‘m’ shaped peak can be spotted, would leave a lasting impression on a visitor’s mind.
The best time to visit the hills is either during summer or winter. Only during the rainy season, tourists can face problems due to bad roads at certain patches.
The nearest airport is Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, 200km via road from the district headquarters town of Koraput. The town is also well connected with trains and bus routes from the state and Andhra Pradesh. One can also take a bus from Bhubaneswar, 500km away. These days many tourists are also opting for train services from eastern, south-eastern and southern railways.
A person visiting Deomali hills should ideally stay in Koraput, also known as Sabara Srikhetra of Orissa. The Jagannath temple in the town is one of the best in the region.
Hotels such as, Raj Residency, with a tariff of Rs 500 to Rs 1,400 can be a viable option. However, staying at the guesthouse of the Jagannath temple could also be an experience of a lifetime as the Deomali hills can be seen from the temple compound. The charge for a double room (non-air-conditioned) is Rs 250 and for one with AC it is Rs 400. Deomali is 60km from Koraput and one has to pass though another small town called Semiliguda on way to the peak.
Reaching Deomali takes around two-and-a-half hours by luxury cars. The two-way journey and stay for the entire day is manageable with Rs 1,500. One can reach the hilltop that resembles the runway of a tabletop airport. The ‘m’ shaped peak is Deomali and one has to climb it in a group to enjoy the most.
“Travelling to Deomali during the day time is safe and visitors can enjoy the most in winter and early summer days up to March,” said an official.
Pradeep Mishra, wildlife researcher of the forest department and local resident of Koraput town, said although on top of the Deomali hills rare plants are seen in plenty, the area is full of reptiles such as gecko and snakes.
“I have seen at least four varieties of rare orchids on top of the hill. The environment in the hill range is ideal for proliferation and survival of the orchids like that of Similipal Biosphere Reserve in north Orissa. As orchid species are sensitive and act as bio-indicators for a biological system, their existence also tells about the floral richness. Many varieties of rare and endangered medicinal plants are also seen in the hill ranges,” he said.
After visiting Deomali, one can plan a trip to other popular attractions nearby such as, Nandapur, 25km from Similiguda, famous for its ‘batris simhasan’. According to history, the erstwhile king of Jeypore Vikramdev had built the structure and now a beautiful Ganesh temple is there. It is 22km from Jeypore town.
Other attractions include a place called Subai for its Jain relics. Rani gumpha is also famous for its ancient caves and Jain relics. Of late, it has become a beautiful picnic spot.
Another place nearby is Gupteswar, famous for its Shiva lingam. It is 60km from Jeypore. The famous waterfall of Duduma near Machhkund reservoir is not open for public due to increasing Maoist activities in the region.
Another place called Gulmi is 15km from Kotpad. It is renowned for its hills with green cover, streams and a beautiful valley.
People can also visit the Chitrakoot Falls, 50km from Kotpad town inside Chhattisgarh. Locally, it is called as ‘mini Niagara’. It is on the Indravati river and there is no entry fee.
“The Deomali experience has always been a special one. You should be there on top of the peak to see the surrounding, experience the clouds, the grassland type ecosystem and scenic localities. Although now I stay in Hyderabad, I cannot erase the memory of my first visit to the Deomali peak,” said Ravindra Verma, who works with an IT firm.
Reptiles seen in Deomali include more than 20 species of snakes.

Best destination in Odisha the weather is so cold feel like its Kashmir and deomali has the highest mountain peak in Odisha.

Wonderful place. Must visit. Picturesque. Amazing. Soothing.

Can't Explain in Words.... everyone should visit once in life time, you have to Trek to the peak to witness the beauty of the Nature,you have to see the sunrise and sunset there...the roads also very nice so you don't have to worry to go by car or bike

Entry Prices
Bike 30/-
Car 100/-
If you want to stay at Night 200/-

But don't forget to take basic needs like water and food with you

Highest point in Odisha
Deomali Peak, with an elevation of about 1,672 m, is the highest peak in the state of Odisha. It is situated near Doodhari village, Pottangi Panchayat division which is about 70 km from Koraput via Semiliguda. It is surrounded by deep green forest, the peak is rich in flora and fauna. This hill range is rich in mineral resources such as bauxite, limestone and gemstones. Deomali is dotted with brooks and deep valleys, and inhabited by tribes such Kandhas, Parajas, Bhumia, Malis and Bhotias. It is not only a marvel for the tourists but also to the adventurous sports lovers for hang gliding, mountaineering and trekking. On this recent days Odisha tourism Department, is taking many development steps to popularize this peak amongst the travellers as a hot tourist spot by connecting the Tar roads, Hill top amenities centre,watching towers for perfect view of the arena. Many waterfalls also found while heading for the top of hill. Please go and visit the place with your family and enjoy the beauty of the nature. I love Deomali.

The place is like heaven. I have gone to this place on the monsoon. I have gone on the end time of June. The cloud are covering the whole valley & the hills. This valley is lke more plain. If a person try to trekking, then that's very easy for trekking. I recommend that please wear a jacket & hoodie, also take tea or snacks to prevent cold. You'll see a heavenly views of nature from the top of the hill.

*Deomali Peak*
with an elevation of about 1,672 m, is the highest peak in the state of Odisha.

It is situated near Doodhari village, Pottangi Panchayat division which is about 70 km from Koraput via Semiliguda.

It is surrounded by deep green forest, the peak is rich in flora and fauna.
Mineral resources like bauxite, limestone, and gemstones are abundant in this range of hills.

Deomali is home to tribes including the Kandhas, Parajas, Bhumia, Malis, and Bhotias and is sprinkled with brooks and steep valleys.
In addition to being a wonder for tourists, it is also amazing for those who enjoy extreme sports like hang gliding, mountaineering, and trekking.

"Heaven of Odisha" if I say this then also it will be less. The place is one of the splendid spots in India . The road leading to this place , the hair pin bends , the ever changing skies in the evening , the clouds , the hill range everything is awesome here . Visited this place in December and it was a great experience . The best thing is that this place is OPEN 24 hours .So you can enjoy as per your wish and risk taking abilities . Recently few scenic view points are done where you can find a tea and coffee shop . Let me tell you having a cup of tea at deomali peak in the evening is just amazing with the setting sun and the nature's colourful ecstacy . This is the highest peak of odisha . The best time is to reach there by 3.30 / 4.00 PM and stay till the sunsets . You can also climb to the top by foot as vehicles cannot go there and feel like reaching Everest of Odisha ... Must must visit if you like hill stations and nature and visiting Odisha or staying in Odisha . ,👌👌👌

𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲❟ 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶❟ 𝗙𝘂𝗻❟ 𝗡𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁
𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁❟ 𝗗𝗶𝗹❟ 𝗝𝗮𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶｡

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚 .𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐩 . 𝐖𝐚𝐚𝐡!! 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞..𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐬. ☁

* 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚. 📍
*𝐀𝐭 𝐚 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟓𝟒𝟖𝟕𝐟𝐭. 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐚 🌊 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥.
* 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 ❄⛄ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫🌞🏖️.

* 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐤𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 ⛺ 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨.𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐝.

-Visitors can enjoy trekking, hiking in this serene environment.🪂

-The trek to the top of Deomali hill is not an easy one, but it's definitely worth the effort. The views from the top are stunning, with the entire valley stretching out before you. Visitors can also witness the sunrise and sunset from the peak, which is a mesmerizing experience🙇

-In conclusion, the Deomali hill is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, adventure enthusiasts, and anyone looking to experience the unique culture and traditions of the indigenous tribes of Odisha. The serene environment, breathtaking views, and warm hospitality of the locals make it an unforgettable experience.🌄🌄🌄