Devkund Water Fall a Beautiful Picnic Spot , which is a part of the Udala division of Similipal Forest Range can be visited via Nilagiri / Udala from Panchlingeswar. It is 90 km from Lulung, 69 km from Kuldiha and 87 km from Balasore. From Balasore there are regular bus services to Udala (59 km). From Udala there are jeeps for going to Devkund at a distance of 28 km. The last 5 km trail is through a dense forest surrounded with hills. The lake formed by a waterfall jumping from a height of 50 ft to the Devkund.
The area around Devkund is basically a tribal area which consists of more than 50% of total population of district. Basically they are farmers, but they also pursue hunting and work in mines to earn their livings.
The area around Devkund waterfall and temple of Devi Ambika is believed to be developed by Mayubhanj dynasty in 1940. This place is believed to be ‘Shakti Pith’ and thus goddess Ambika is worshipped in the form of ‘Yoni’ a female sex organ.
Best Time to Visit Devkund Waterfall
The best time to visit this waterfall is November to April.
How to Reach there
By Air: The nearest airport to this falls is Bhubaneswar.
By Rail: The nearest railway station are Balasore and Badripada.
By Road: Buses of government and private vehicles are available from Udala to Devkund which is at a nominal distance of 28 kms.