6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Kumari Hills, Ganjam, Odisha
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
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15 km
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