Thursday, March 1, 2018

The Italian Way in Daringbadi




Bosusco Paolo an Italian tourist with Claudio Colangelo a fellow national never thought of getting a lifetime lesson in their wildest dream ever; while exploring Daringbadi, a small hill station in Kandhmal District of Odisha. Their dream to trek and enjoy amidst the scenic beauty of the place was shattered in no time. They went missing after two days of their arrival. It was hard to believe but the conformation came as Maoists kidnapped four people including Bosusco and Claudio on 14 March 2012 from a jungle on Kandhamal-Ganjam border.

The International media focused in breaking news from Daringbadi in March 2012. The World wanted to know about the further development of the hostages in every second. The Chief Minister requested the rebels to release them from humanitarian ground. The security was tightened. The local administration with media was keen on spotting the hostages.
The spread of news of small town incident had a dreadful impact to the state tourism industry as many of the abroad bookings got cancelled gradually. The serene, sublime and beautiful land was deserted like a cursed barren land.

Time has healed; the incident has taken a back seat with the safe release of hostages within a month. After a gap of six long years, Daringbadi could witness and celebrate the coming of eight Italian tourists this February. The forests as well as the police officers were present to make them feel a pleasant stay. They enjoyed meeting and talking to the locals. Italian way they took selfie with them in the market place and were off to explore the scenic spots of the station. The arrival of the foreign tourist overwhelmed the people over there. This was seen as the renewal of the pact between both sides. The curse has been taken back; the barren land signals a promise to be fruitful again.

Daringbadi, a small hill station widely known as the Kashmir of Odisha is situated at an altitude of 3000 feet; guarantees as an ideal vacation destination with a micro climatic zone. The place attracts tourist from different parts of the world to explore its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. It is the only place in the state where mercury goes down to a record level and witnesses a mild snow fall in winter.


As you step by, you won’t miss a chance to get along with the lifestyle of famous “Kutia Kandhas”, the native primitive tribe of India. The tribal cottages on a hill top taken care by the local community will provide the cultural and traditional taste to the enthusiast Eco-tourists.

The destination is a naturally designed holiday spot with true flavors of local Odia and Indian cuisine. The place is blessed with thick forest with wild animals, Pine and Eucalyptus Jungles, Beautiful Valleys and Plateaus with Coffee, Black Pepper and Turmeric and Butterfly gardens.

Hill view point gives one to have a panoramic view from the watch tower, confusing to identify the high hills touching the sky through group of clouds in the horizon. One could witness the calm and quite Sun while setting in the Silent Valley. Besides this the attractive Waterfalls and Emu birds will compel one to fall in love with this place and make a trip again and again to satisfy the Eco-Tourist present in ones inside.

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The Post Published in WORLD NOMADS (International Travel Website)