Peak Season
Sambalpur in November
Odisha, India
November Nuakhai — western Odisha's harvest celebration with traditional feasts
Why November scores 5/5
Weather
Peak — Nuakhai harvest
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good NH-53. public transport: Railway station with trains to major cities. Jharsuguda Airport 90km.. from nearest city: Bhubaneswar 320km (6h), Raipur 270km (5h). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 3/5. note: VIMSAR is a major medical college hospital — good care available.. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: VIMSAR Burla — 15km (major teaching hospital)
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage in city. Patchy at Hirakud Dam area.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Hirakud Dam impressive for kids, Textile workshops educational, Flat terrain
Elevation
152m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓festival-lovers
- ✓craft-enthusiasts
Who should think twice
- ✗None
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January Sambalpuri weavers create their finest pieces in cool weather |
| February | 5/5 | February Hirakud Dam walk is comfortable and scenic |
| March | 4/5 | The city prepares for its signature chariot… |
| April | 3/5 | April at Sambalpur: 26-40C. Ikat weavers work year-round indoors; Hirakud dam and town walking uncomfortable midday, early starts only. |
| May | 2/5 | Very hot |
| June | 4/5 | Sital Sasthi chariot festival — Sambalpur's Rath Yatra equivalent with Shiva-Parvati… |
| July | 3/5 | The dam fills spectacularly — water release… |
| August | 3/5 | August Hirakud at full capacity is engineering at its most… |
| September | 4/5 | September reveals the full dam against green… |
| October | 5/5 | October combines comfortable weather with peak weaving activity |
| Novemberviewing | 5/5 | Peak — Nuakhai harvest |
| December | 5/5 | December is peak Sambalpuri textile buying season |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bhubaneswar 320km (6h), Raipur 270km (5h). Roads: Good NH-53. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Railway station with trains to major cities. Jharsuguda Airport 90km.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
152m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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