About 40 Kms.from Karanjia, near Booring village in Thakurmunda P.S. is the sacred pool BHIMKUND” in the river Vaitarani. The legend reveals that Bhima, the second Pandava used to take his bath in this pool when the Pandavas were passing their incognito life in Birat Nagar, said to be the present Kaptipada.During Makar Festival in the month of January thousands of people gather here to take their holy dip. The place can also be approached from Dhenkikote (20 Kms.) on S.H. No 11 connecting Keonjhar and Panikoili.
By Air
Nearest airports are Bhubaneswar (270 kms) and Kolkata (240 km)
By Road
Baripada, the district headquaters of Mayurbhanj, on the junction of NH 5 and 6, is 170 km from Bhubaneswar, 240 from Kolkata and 60 km from Balasore. The place is well connected by regular bus services. Taxis and Jeeps are available.
By Train
Nearest railhead is Balasore (60 km from Baripada), served by major trains running on the South-Eastern sector.
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