Destination Guide

Airport Taxi to Daringbadi

Odisha’s own hill station — misty pine ridges, coffee plantations and waterfalls in the Kandhamal hills, best over a relaxed two days.

Kandhamal Hills

Distance: ~250 km from BBI airport
Drive time: ~6 hours (Eastern Ghats)
Best season: Oct – Feb (frost in Dec–Jan)
Ideal for: A 2-day hill getaway

The 'Kashmir of Odisha' hill stationPine forests, coffee & waterfallsA cool-climate weekend escape

Daringbadi, in the Kandhamal district, is Odisha’s own hill station — nicknamed the Kashmir of Odisha for its pine-clad ridges, coffee and pepper plantations, and a climate cool enough to surprise first-time visitors. It’s the state’s favourite cool-weather escape from the coastal plains.

Because it’s a long climb into the Ghats, plan an overnight stay rather than a day trip — and travel in a higher, more stable SUV or Innova for the winding roads.

Things to see & do

Pine forests & viewpoints

Ridge after ridge of silver-oak and pine, often wrapped in morning mist — the scenery that earned Daringbadi its nickname.

Coffee & pepper plantations

The slopes around town are carpeted with coffee, pepper and turmeric — a few estates welcome visitors for a walk-through.

Midubanda & Ludu waterfalls

Seasonal falls at their fullest just after the monsoon, tucked into the forest a short drive from town.

Hill View Park & Nature Park

Landscaped viewpoints and a boating lake, popular for families and the classic Daringbadi photo stops.

Doluri River & Emu farm

A gentle riverside spot for a picnic, plus a local emu-rearing farm that’s become an offbeat attraction.

Belghar & Putudi (nearby)

Further into Kandhamal, the Belghar sanctuary and Putudi waterfall reward travellers with more time.

Getting to Daringbadi from the airport

Book a comfortable SUV or Innova on our Bhubaneswar Airport to Daringbadi taxi page — from a fixed ₹4,000 for a sedan, or plan the trip through our outstation cabs. Read the full Daringbadi travel guide before you go.

The easy way — a ready-made getaway

The Daringbadi Hill Getaway packages the two-day trip with an experienced ghat-road driver and the driver’s stay handled, so you just enjoy the hills.

Daringbadi FAQ

Daringbadi travel & taxi questions

Distance, fares, the best season and how long to stay.

How far is Daringbadi from Bhubaneswar Airport?

Daringbadi is about 250 km from Bhubaneswar Airport, roughly a 6-hour drive up into the Eastern Ghats — best done as an overnight or two-day trip rather than a day trip.

What is the taxi fare to Daringbadi?

The fixed fare starts at ₹4,000 for an AC sedan, ₹5,700 for an Ertiga SUV and ₹7,000 for an Innova Crysta. For the ghat roads we recommend an SUV or Innova for comfort.

What is the best time to visit Daringbadi?

October to February, when the hills are cool and clear. December and January are the coldest and most scenic, occasionally with frost — the reason for the “Kashmir of Odisha” tag.

Is Daringbadi a day trip or an overnight?

It’s best as an overnight or two-day trip — the drive is a long climb through the Ghats, and there’s enough to see around town and in the wider Kandhamal hills to justify staying. See our Daringbadi Hill Getaway tour.

Book in under a minute

Ready to ride with BBSRCabs?

Get a fixed, all-inclusive quote right now — for airport transfers, local rides, or outstation trips across Odisha. No app, no surge, no surprises.

Book on WhatsApp Call +91 93484 38989