30/12/2010
PANCHALINGESWAR
Panchalingeswar, named after the five 'LINGAS' of Shiva that are enshrined in the temple is located on top of a hillock near the Nilagiri hills. The lingams are said to have been enshrined by Sita, the consort of Lord Rama during the period of their exile while another story holds that it was King Banasura himself who installed the lingams at this place given the tranquility and captivating beauty of the place. A perennial stream, which is the main attraction of the area, regularly washes the lingams as it flows over them. In order to touch and worship the lingams one has to lie flat on the rock parallel
to the stream.
Panchalingeswar could be a very adventurous place. You can trek on the top of the mountains to see the forest and the whole Nilgiri hill range. If you are lucky enough you may see a pack of elephants passing by your path.
Panchalingeswar is 260 km from Kolkata and 30 km from Balasore.
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS
Temple on the hilltop, perennial stream, tribal life style, nearby Devkund Waterfalls, Khumkut Dam, Kuldiha Sanctuary, Chandipur Beach.
HOW TO GO
BY ROAD-
Kolkata—> Kona Expressway -> NH 6 (Bombay Road) —> Kharagpur —> Jaleswar —> NH 5 -> Balasore -> Panchalingeswar.
BY TRAIN-
Howrah to Balasore, then hire car or avail public transport to Panchalingeswar.
EXCITING OFFER: Exclusive 2 Night 3 days Package
Includes
1. Pickup and dropping from Balasore Railway Station.
2. Two nights stay at thatched cottage with interior and exterior made of exclusively natural materials.
3. Complete Food, Guide, Tribal dance, Bon fire, Bar-B-Que, Entrance Fee & Permit.
Day 1:
Local site seeing by walk/trekking, Khumkut Dam, life style of local tribal. Tribal program.
Day 2:
Whole day out at Devkund / Kali Dam / Rishia Dam of with lunch pack. Bonfire and bar b que.
Day 3:
Panchalingeswar temple and water falls by walk. Return back to Balasore via Chandipore beach.
TOURIANA will be pleased to arrange your holidays in Panchalingeswar.
