Caution
Taptapani in June
Odisha, India
Monsoon muddies the approach
Why June scores 2/5
Weather
Monsoon
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Good state road. public transport: Buses from Berhampur to Mohana. Auto to Taptapani.. from nearest city: Berhampur 50km (1.5h), Bhubaneswar 240km (5h). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 2/5. note: PHC at Mohana 16km. Hospital at Berhampur 50km.. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Government Hospital Berhampur — 50km
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good at springs. Patchy in surrounding tribal areas.
Kids
Kid-friendly (3/5) — Hot springs fascinating for kids, Tribal culture educational, Forest setting, Safe spring bathing area
Elevation
500m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗tourists
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — hot springs in cool weather |
| February | 5/5 | February delivers the most dramatic hot spring experience — mist rising in cold air |
| March | 4/5 | Spring air plus hot springs — still worth the… |
| April | 3/5 | Hot springs in hot weather — less therapeutic… |
| May | 2/5 | Hot |
| Juneviewing | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | September springs start steaming as air cools — the magic… |
| October | 5/5 | October delivers the full therapeutic experience — hot springs in cool forest |
| November | 5/5 | November Taptapani — Saora tribal healers have used these springs for centuries |
| December | 5/5 | December hot springs in near-freezing forest air — the most dramatic contrast |
Practical Details
How to reach
Berhampur 50km (1.5h), Bhubaneswar 240km (5h). Roads: Good state road. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Buses from Berhampur to Mohana. Auto to Taptapani.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
500m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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