Odisha · India
Where to stay in Rourkela
Rourkela is a city in Odisha, India, home to about 553,000 people.
- Best months
- December and January
- Nearest airport
- IXR127 km · Birsa Munda Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Rourkela
Rourkela officially Raurkela is a planned city located in the northern district Sundargarh of Odisha, India. It is a Tier-2 city and the third-largest city in Odisha after Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
Close to Rourkela, lie many scenic places including Khandadhar Waterfall, which boasts to be the highest waterfall of its kind in the whole of eastern India. Apart from that Vedavyas, the confluence of two rivers Sankh and Koel, is only a few miles from the main city, which is believed to be the abode of Vedavyasa, the great poet, who created the grandeur epic Mahabharat.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Rourkela
See
74 feet 9 inch height Hanuman statue. Hanuman Vatika, VedVyas Temple, Vaisnodevi Mandir on Hills, Hill top (Sec -20), Koel River, IG Park (the main attraction is musical fountain - a must-see), Deer Park, Jubilee Park. Bhalulata (40 km from Rourkela), Blue stone (80 km), Jaraikela, Mandira Dam (a good picnic spot).
- Khandadhar Waterfall
Do
The best time to go to Rourkela is in winter. There are various clubs which organises exhibitions, festivals, competition held during that time. This beautiful city becomes more beautiful at this time. The second best time is during Durga Puja in the month of September - October, where one can enjoy the rich festival, pandals are set up at almost every place.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Rourkela
15 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 84581 The Prestige Tridev OYO Rooms | 8.5 km | |
| Capital O 85526 Hotel Rourkela Palace OYO Rooms | 7.5 km | |
| Hotel Aastha | 3.2 km | |
| Hotel Anurag | 3.2 km | |
| OYO 23385 The Prestige Hotel & Convention OYO Rooms | 6.8 km | |
| OYO 72693 Hotel Priyal Amrit Sagar OYO Rooms | 4.6 km | |
| OYO 75482 Hotel Jindal Regency OYO Rooms | 3.4 km | |
| OYO 75956 Hotel Grand OYO Rooms | 3.3 km | |
| SPOT ON 40303 Hotel Surya OYO Rooms | 3.4 km | |
| SPOT ON 46375 Hotel Rainbow Regency OYO Rooms | 3.6 km | |
| SPOT ON 60166 Hotel Jharana Regency OYO Rooms | 12.4 km | |
| SPOT ON 75446 Hotel Punjab OYO Rooms | 3.3 km | |
| SPOT ON 77183 Hotel Deluxe Residency OYO Rooms | 3.6 km | |
| SPOT ON 78443 Hotel Bharat OYO Rooms | 3.3 km | |
| SPOT ON 81233 Hotel Prince OYO Rooms | 3.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Rourkela
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Rourkela are December and January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C; August is the wettest, with about 381 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Rourkela: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 127 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
Rourkela has its own public airport, which opened in January 2023. It operates daily flights to and fro from Bhubaneswar and Kolkata. Another airport is at Ranchi (IXR), 250 km away. You can reach Rourkela from Ranchi by bus or rail. Rourkela is well connected to most parts of the country by fast trains. It takes around 7 hr by train from Bhubaneswar. Also, you can reach here from Kolkata, which takes 6 hr. The cost for both fares is around ₹400. You can come from Bhubaneshwar by luxury buses for a cost of ₹300-400.The roadway is quite good from the state capital.
Getting around
Getting around is very easy with shared autos and very cheap buses. The auto is now the most popular form of transportation because it is quite cheap. Also hired Ambassadors, Tata Sumos, etc., are available for sight-seeing the tourist spots in and around Rourkela.
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IXR · Birsa Munda Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Rourkela
Eat
You can have a dinner at Mayfair hotel which has a multicusine restaurant serving Indian, Chinese, Continental and also have a joint called Super Max which serves South Indian Food.Madhuban is a must go place to have food and specially famous for its rolls and Frankies.The Park restaurant near NIT Rourkela is one of the best places to eat here, the food and ambiance of the place is one of the best in Rourkela. Restaurants beside madhuban like nottee 9 and Leela also offer good options. Ambagan is a food street where many local shops are present to give a variety of options. Nottee at Radhika Hotel is a good family restaurant. 7AM on 11th June St. is a pure vegetarian restaurant.
Drink
You can hang out at Cafe Coffee Day in the evening.There are also several local shops where you can enjoy different types of mocktails.
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Questions
Rourkela: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Rourkela?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Rourkela are December and January. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C; August is the wettest, with about 381 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Rourkela?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 127 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Rourkela?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Rourkela
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.