Daringbadi Hill Station & Pine Forest Tour (3-Day Escape)
Known as the 'Kashmir of Odisha'. Misty pine valleys, coffee plantations, hidden waterfalls, and tribal highlands.
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Luxury operated private tours configured for ultimate explorer comfort
Trip Parameters & Starting Details
540 KM Round TripDuration & Start Time
3 Days / 2 Nights
Day 1 - 06:30 AM (Scenic mountain drive)
Starting Place / Pickup
Bhubaneswar or Berhampur (Hotel / Railway Station)
✓ Doorstep pickup & drop
Driver-Captain & Chauffeur
Available in Odia, Hindi, English
Polite, verified local expert
Vehicle Included
High-Clearance AC SUV (Ertiga / Scorpio / Innova)
Private exclusive carriage
Best Season & Cancellation
November to February (Winter chills & sub-zero temperatures) / Pleasant monsoon • Free cancellation up to 48 hours in advance
Experience Highlights
- ✓Experience the only hill station in Odisha that witnesses sub-zero winter temperatures
- ✓Stroll through fragrant organic coffee plantations, black pepper orchards, and pine forests
- ✓Marvel at the roaring Midubanda Waterfall and Dasingbadi picnic spots
- ✓Gaze across the dramatic 3,000-ft Mandasaru Gorge ('Silent Valley of Odisha')
- ✓Travel comfortably in a high-ground-clearance AC SUV handled by seasoned ghat-road drivers
Full Description
Perched at an altitude of 3,000 feet in the Kandhamal district, Daringbadi is affectionately dubbed the 'Kashmir of Odisha'. It offers a serene mountain contrast to the coastal plains, boasting dense pine foliage, sprawling coffee estates, dramatic gorges, and cascading waterfalls. This 3-day private package is operated in rugged, spacious SUVs to ensure safe, comfortable navigation through the scenic Eastern Ghat mountain passes.
Transparent Private Tour Pricing
Child (Age 3-11): ₹1,490 • Under 3: Free
Exclusively for your party • No shared tourist coaches
Verified, polite & knowledgeable in Odia, Hindi & English
We provide your private car & local captain. You have complete freedom to book any resort, hotel or dharamsala that fits your budget — or ask our travel expert for curated local recommendations!
What Is Included
- Dedicated AC SUV (Ertiga / Scorpio / Innova) reserved for 3 full days
- Experienced ghat road driver-captain with boarding allowances
- All interstate/interdistrict highway tolls, fuel, and hill parking fees
- Customized sightseeing stops for photography and local tribal organic honey shopping
What Is Not Included
- Resort / Eco-Cottage accommodation bookings (we provide curated recommendations)
- Daily meals, entrance tickets to waterfalls, and personal expenses
Complete Itinerary & Timeline
Starting from: Bhubaneswar or Berhampur (Hotel / Railway Station)
Bhubaneswar Departure & Ghat Drive
Depart early in your AC SUV, enjoying scenic hill transitions via Nayagarh and Phulbani ghat passes.
Arrive in Daringbadi & Eco-Resort Check-in
Check into your hill cottage, take in the fresh mountain air, and savor hot tribal curry.
Coffee Gardens & Pine Forest Walk
Walk through lush organic coffee estates, black pepper vines, and towering pine tree rows.
Sunset at Hill View Point
Watch the sunset glow over the Eastern Ghat mountain ranges and visit the butterfly park.
Midubanda Waterfall & Dasingbadi
Trek down to the refreshing Midubanda waterfall cascading through pristine rock boulders.
Mandasaru Gorge (Silent Valley of Odisha)
Visit the breathtaking 3,000-ft canyon gorge featuring hanging watchtowers and rare mountain flora.
Bonfire Night & Local Tribal Music
Relax by a warm wood campfire under clear starry skies with regional Kandhamal spices dinner.
Lover's Point & Emu Farm Visit
Visit Lover's Point scenic river canyon and stop by the regional organic spice center.
Scenic Return Journey
Begin the return downhill drive via Berhampur or Nayagarh with roadside stopovers.
Drop-off in Bhubaneswar / Berhampur
Drop-off at your destination with refreshed memories of Odisha's premier highlands.
Customer Reviews
✓ 100% Verified Guest ReviewsAnanya Mukherjee
Kolkata, West Bengal
“Unbelievable weather in Daringbadi! The driver was extremely skilled on mountain curves. Perfect family road trip.”
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Private Sanitized AC Sedan
Premium Swift Dzire AC with local captain