Gudahandi

Located in the outskirts of the district of Koraput, Gudahandi is one of the prominent Orissa attractions. Surrounded by hills on threes sides, Gudahandi offers the tourists with a wonderful opportunity to explore the archaeological remnants of the ancient times.

Gudahandi has several caves that reflect the antiquity of the place. The cave at the north of Gudahandi is the largest cave of the ancient place. The walls of the caves of Gudahandi are carved with beautiful pictures of human beings, animals and flowers. The excellent art work on the walls portrays the rich artistic skill and creative imagination of the local indigenous inhabitants of the ancient times.

The engravings on the caves of Gudahandi bear relics to the pictographic art work of the great civilization of Indus Valley. The ancient place of Gudahandi represents the rich religious history and architectural splendor of the bygone era. Gudahandi houses some remnants of a dam which is believed to have been constructed by the mythical character of Bhima from Mahabharata.

The swift flowing stream of Behera adds to the natural scenic beauty of Gudahandi. Gudahandi attracts several tourists from far and wide who are thrilled with the rich architecture and historicity of the place.

The term Gudahandi in the Oriya language means a bowl of sweet molasses. Far from the maddening crowd, Gudahandi relieves the tourists from the stress and strains of daily mundane life and enriches their historical knowledge.

Gudahandi is easily accessible from all parts of Orissa by well maintained roads.