History of Jeypore

Jeypore is now a popular tourist destination and a tour to Jeypore is bound to be an interesting experience for lover and avid follower of history. The History of Jeypore goes back to King Vikram Dev’s Dynasty.

The three Hill Temples – A famous Lord Jagannath Temple, Lord Shiva Temple and Swamy Vivekananda Temple at three different hilltops in three different dimensions of the town are significant landmarks of the History of Jeypore In Orissa India.

Jeypore is a small town in the Koraput District in Orissa, and a main business hub. It is the biggest town in Koraput District. It has very scenic surroundings, encompassed by hills on all sides. It is also the business hub for the district. The town is famous for the old palaces which mark the rich History of Jeypore In Orissa. It has a nice cultural mix with significant numbers of people speaking different languages – Oriya, Telugu, Hindi and Bengali.

There are ancient temples still existing in the town. Some of these temples are centuries old and bear testimony to the rich History of Jeypore In Orissa In India. Kolab dam (water reservoir) and Machkund dam (water reservoir) is near Jeypore and generates huge electricity for the state. The site of the reservoir and dam offers beautiful views. There are attractive natural parks and forests and waterfalls in the outskirts of Jeypore (around 10 km from town). The accommodation facilities are also available in Jeypore which include high class hotels and restaurant. Te best time to undertake a Tour to Jeypore is in winter because summers are very hot in the region.