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Modes of transportation

Dhenkanal boasts of many beautiful and scenic places, therefore its well connected by air, rail and road to promote tourism. The nearest airport, located at Bhubaneswar, is 100 km/ 60 miles from Dhenkanal. Everyday buses run - from 4.30 AM in the morning through 9.00PM in the night- from the state capital Bhubaneswar to Dhenkanal. The travel time is ~ 2.00 hrs and the fare is Rs 40.00 (~ US $1). The bus passes through a very beautiful scenic patches of woods. Local train is another popular mode of transportation from Bhubaneswar. The train schedule can be obtained from www.indianrail.gov.in website.

A few authorized travel agencies (obtained from Orissa Tourism website) can also help in scheduling the tour/trip. Given below is a list of travel agents and their contact addresses. Also given is a list of hotels situated in the center of the town.

A. A list of travel agents and their contact addresses:
1. Blue Fox Traveling Agency
9-Municipal Market Building, Dhenkanal
Ph: (06762) -226428/227990
E-mail: bluefoxdkl@sancharnet.in

2. Maa Dakshina Kalika Traveling Agency
Jubuli Town, Dhenkanal
Ph: (06762) - 234145; 9437187895 (M)

3. Jagannath Travels
Station Bazar, Dhenkanal
Ph: (06762) - 232028

B. List of hotels:
1. Hotel Surya
Jagannath Road,
Tel: (06762) - 226448,226409

2. Hotel Sankutala,
Dakhinakali Road,
Tel: (06762) -226437

3. Srikrishna Lodge,
Ganesh Bazar,
Tel: (06762) - 226676

4. Saifunny Guest House,
Mahavir Bazar,
Dhenkanal.
Tel: (06762) - 224289

5. Panthanivas, OTDC,(TRC) N.H.Bye Pass, Dhenkanal
Tel: (06762) - 221717

6. Om Siddheswari and Mishra Rest House
Muktadeipur Sasan, Anand Bazar, Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal
Prop: Biswajeet Mishra
Tel: 9937130537
9338857827

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  1. hi, kamalakanta
    Can u please add the following details in your lodge/hotel details:

    OM SIDDHESWARI & MISHRA REST HOUSE
    ADDRESS: MUKTADEIPUR SASAN, ANANDA BAZAR, DHENKANAL
    PROP: BISWAJEET MISHRA
    CONTACT NO: 9937130537
    9338857827

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