District · Odisha

Subarnapur travel guide

Sonpur, the temple town at the Mahanadi-Tel confluence.

  • 1 places to visit
  • HQ Sonpur
  • Best time October to March

Places to visit in Subarnapur

1 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

District headquarters 1

  1. Sonpur (district headquarters) Two sources

    Location: Sonpur · district headquarters

    Headquarters of Subarnapur district, formed 1 April 1993 (Wikipedia).

In depth: Sonpur (district headquarters)

Sonpur, called Mandiramalini for its many temples, sits at the Mahanadi-Tel confluence; Odisha Tourism names the Rameswar and island Lankeswari temples, Patali Srikhetra and Bhima Bhoi's samadhi at Khaliapali. The town was spelt Sonepur until June 2026 (OdishaBytes).

At a glance

Type
District headquarters Two sources
Formed
1 April 1993 (Wikipedia) Two sources
Tourism information
Overview page on Odisha Tourism Official source

History and significance

Formation
1 April 1993 (Wikipedia) Two sources

What to see

To be documented
Sights to be collected on a field visit.

Visiting

Timings, fees
Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified

Festivals

Festivals
To document. Not yet verified

Visitor guidelines

  • Coastal Odisha can see cyclones and heavy rain between June and November; follow official warnings and avoid sea activities during alerts (Odisha Tourism).
  • Swim only at lifeguarded stretches and follow flag warnings (Odisha Tourism).
  • Avoid night travel in unfamiliar or remote areas (Odisha Tourism).

How to reach Sonpur (district headquarters)

By road
Route to confirm. Not yet verified

Month by month

MonthTemp °CSunriseSunsetVerdict
JanIMD normals to add06:3317:33Best: cool, dry
FebIMD normals to add06:2517:52Good
MarIMD normals to add06:0418:04Warming
AprIMD normals to add05:3718:13Very hot
MayIMD normals to add05:1718:24Hottest: avoid midday
JunIMD normals to add05:1318:36Hot; monsoon begins
JulIMD normals to add05:2118:39Monsoon
AugIMD normals to add05:3318:25Monsoon
SepIMD normals to add05:4117:59Rain; Nuakhai
OctIMD normals to add05:4917:31Good: post-monsoon
NovIMD normals to add06:0417:14Good
DecIMD normals to add06:2317:16Best: cool, dry

Suggested plans

Field visit
Two days with the district tourist office.

How to reach Subarnapur

By train
See the district page on Odisha Tourism.
By air
Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (BBI), the main gateway (Odisha Tourism).
By road
NH 16 runs along the coast (Odisha Tourism).
Headquarters
Sonpur
Coast
Landlocked

Find trains, flights, buses and tours to Subarnapur

Best time to visit Subarnapur

Best time
October to March (Odisha Tourism).
Climate
Very hot summers (often above 40 C); monsoon June-September; cool winters.

Dates to plan around in Odisha

  • Kali Puja — Statewide; Bhadrakali Temple, Bhadrak: 8 Nov 2026 (Odisha Tourism events)
  • Parab Festival — Koraput: 18-20 Nov 2026 (Odisha Tourism events)
  • Bali Jatra and Mahanadi Boita Race — Kataka: 24 Nov-1 Dec 2026 (Odisha Tourism events)
  • Konark Festival — Open Air Auditorium, Konark: 1-5 Dec 2026, 6-8:30 PM, Rs 100 (Odisha Tourism)
  • International Sand Art Festival — Chandrabhaga Beach: 1-5 Dec 2026 (Odisha Tourism)
  • Odisha Book Fair — Bhubaneswar: 6-17 Dec 2026 (Odisha Tourism events)
  • OMC Puri Coastal Marathon — Puri: 13 Dec 2026 (Odisha Tourism events)
  • Dhanu Jatra — Baragada and Ambapali: Late Dec-early Jan; 2026-27 dates not yet listed (Odisha Tourism)

Where to stay in Subarnapur

No stays have been verified for Subarnapur yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.

Quick answers about Subarnapur

What is Subarnapur known for?

Sonpur, the temple town at the Mahanadi-Tel confluence.

What is the one place not to miss in Subarnapur?

Sonpur (district headquarters). Headquarters of Subarnapur district, formed 1 April 1993 (Wikipedia).

Which is the nearest railway station to Subarnapur?

See the district page on Odisha Tourism.

Which is the nearest airport to Subarnapur?

Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar (BBI), the main gateway (Odisha Tourism).

When is the best time to visit Subarnapur?

October to March (Odisha Tourism).

How many places are there to visit in Subarnapur?

Our guide lists 1 places in Subarnapur district, Odisha, across district headquarters.

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