Immersion into the spirit and majesty of Koraput
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From a divine rendezvous to shopping escapades
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Highlights
Gupteshwar Cave Temple, Koraput Museum (or Tribal Museum), Sabara Srikhetra Temple, Jeypore King's Palace
Imagine beginning your day in Koraput with the sun casting its early morning glow over the streets. As you sit at a bustling café, the city awakens to familiar sights and sounds - the distant temple bells, the aroma of fresh local delicacies, and the spirited chatter of residents kick-starting their day.
With your heart content and appetite satiated, set out towards the mysterious Gupteshwar Cave Temple. Feel the cool cave air as you step into this hidden sanctuary. Here, legends come alive as every stalactite and stalagmite has a tale whispered through the ages. The reverence in the air, the echoing chants, and the innate peace here promise an ethereal experience.
By midday, as the city's rhythm picks up, the Koraput Museum or the Tribal Museum beckons. Walking through its halls, it's as if time stands still. Each artefact, be it a tribal jewellery piece or a centuries-old tool, narrates the legacy of Koraput’s tribes - their dances, their songs, their festivals, and their indomitable spirit. Their stories intertwine with the very soul of Koraput.
Come afternoon, the Sabara Srikhetra Temple invites you. Its walls, adorned with intricate carvings, and its sanctum, filled with divine aura, offer solace to every weary traveller. As the day wears on and the shadows lengthen, the regal Jeypore King's Palace emerges on the horizon. Walking through its vast corridors and manicured gardens, one can almost hear the soft murmurs of yesteryear's royalty, discussing matters of state and diplomacy.