6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

How to Reach

Travel guide and directions to the temple

Temple Location

Kumari Hills, Purushottampur

Ganjam District, Odisha - 761018, India
Coordinates: 19.5536° N, 84.7858° E

Travel Options

By Road

From Brahmapur (Berhampur)

Take NH-16 towards Purushottampur, then follow signs to Tara Tarini Temple

30 km|45 minutes

From Bhubaneswar

Via NH-16 through Khurda, Balugaon, Brahmapur to Purushottampur

180 km|4 hours

From Puri

Via Konark, Brahmapur on NH-16

170 km|4 hours

From Visakhapatnam

Via NH-16 through Srikakulam

280 km|5-6 hours

By Train

From Brahmapur Railway Station

Major junction on East Coast Railway with trains from all major cities

30 km|45 minutes by road

From Chatrapur Railway Station

Smaller station, limited trains

25 km|35 minutes by road

By Air

From Biju Patnaik Airport, Bhubaneswar

Nearest major airport with domestic and limited international flights

180 km|4 hours by road

From Visakhapatnam Airport

Alternative option with good connectivity

280 km|5-6 hours by road

Local Transportation

From Brahmapur

  • - Regular buses from Brahmapur bus stand
  • - Shared autos available from main market
  • - Private taxis and cabs on hire
  • - Temple buses during festival season

From Temple Base

  • - Climb 999 steps to reach the temple
  • - Palanquin (Doli) service available for elderly
  • - Rest shelters at intervals on the steps
  • - Drinking water facilities available

Nearby Attractions

40 km

Gopalpur Beach

Popular beach destination

55 km

Taptapani Hot Springs

Natural hot water springs

90 km

Chilika Lake

Asia's largest brackish water lagoon

30 km

Brahmapur City

Silk city of Odisha

15 km

Narayani Temple

Ancient temple

35 km

Aska

Historic town

Travel Tips

  • 1Start early morning to avoid heat while climbing the 999 steps
  • 2Carry water bottles and wear comfortable footwear
  • 3During festivals, arrive before 6 AM to avoid long queues
  • 4Accommodation available in Brahmapur and nearby areas
  • 5Best time to visit: October to March for pleasant weather