Hatipathar is a beautiful spot for picnic
and one of the identified Tourist Centres
(scenic spot).
of odisha located in
Rayagada district
Rayagada district is a district in southern Odisha, a state in India, which became a separate district in October 1992. Its population consists mainly of tribes, primarily the Khonds and the Soras. In addition to Odia, Kui and Sora are s ...
of the Indian state of
Odisha
Odisha (English: , ), formerly Orissa ( the official name until 2011), is an Indian state located in Eastern India. It is the 8th largest state by area, and the 11th largest by population. The state has the third largest population of ...
.
The scenic spot with two water falls on the
river Nagavali
The River Nagavali also known as Langulya is one of the main rivers of Southern Odisha and North Andhra States in India, between Rushikulya and Godavari basins.
Origin and course
Nagavali River originates from a hill near Lakhbahal villag ...
, is situated at a distance of 3 km from the town Rayagada. The two huge boulders on the hill top appear like massive elephants. The name Hatipathar( ''elephant stone'') derives from the scene which looks like huge elephants.
The 2006 heavy rains changed the course of the river Nagavali and damaged the proposed 10 MW Small H.E. Project
for which visitors are not welcome to visit this place currently. However the revival project of Hatipathar waterfall is being taken up to give it a new look.
The nearby places of attraction are as follows.
References
External links
"Official website of Rayagada district"
Rayagada district
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