Amidst thick jungles, Khandadhar is a glittering waterfall created by a perennial rivulet called Korapani Nala within a few kms. of its origin. 244 meters in height it is said to be the highest waterfall in Odisha. 19kms. from Bonaigarh, it is approachable by a fair-weather road but the last twokms. is negotiablke, only on foot. However, the strain one takes on the ardous journey is soon forgotten by the unthinkable scenic beauty the waterfall provides around. Nearby the local tribals worship a deity known as Goddess Kanta. Nearest rail head is at Rourkela (104 kms.) All-weather road upto Bonaigarh is available and the last 2kms. is negotiable on foot.

Situated on the confluence of the river Sankha and Koel, which thereafter from the river Brahmani, Vedavyas is not only a place of natural beauty but also is considered a Tritha a place of religious sanctity. A dip in the confluence is belied to wash away all sins. Tradition has it that Vyasadeva, the reputed sage, lived here and composed the great epic Mahabharat. There are three temples here, two dedicated to Lord Siva and one to Rama. A Vedic Ashram and a school on the lines of Gurukula Ashram are the added attractions of the place. An ideal picnic spot, it is 5 kms. from Panposh and 15 kms from Rourkela with an all weather road. Nearest Railway Station is at Panposh (5 kms.) and Rourkela (15 kms.). Connected by all-weather road from Raurkels. Regular bus service is available from Rourkela.

Chatri Hill is located at a distance of 60 kms from Sundargarh town and 20 km from Baragaon of Odisha State. The hill is noted for the unique fact that it is totally barren of trees, bushes and pebbles. Some caves and some ancient paleographic marks are also found on the hill.

Vaishno Devi Mandir, Rourkela

Hanuman Vatika is situated in Rourkela. It is the second tallest statue of Hanuman in Orissa. Hanuman Vatika was renovated and inaugurated by the chief minister, the late Biju Patnaik of Orissa. The height of the statue is 75 feet. The Hanuman statue was built by Sri Lakshman Swami of Hyderabad.

Mandira dam is located near Kansbahal in Sundergarh district, Odisha, India. It is built across Sankh river, located 16 km upstream from Mandira. The water from the dam is used for Rourkela Steel Plant. Construction of the dam began after 1957. The dam displaced 2400 families and only 843 were resettled.