 Jeypore - Orissa
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 Jeypore pronounced in Oriya as Joypur, literally means "the city of victory". Nature has given Jeypore generously waterfalls, dense green forests and the most beautiful and native Jeypore green forests. The Town has an ancient history which begins with the removal of the capital of the kingdom from Nandapur to Jeypore during the rule of Shri Vira Bikram Dev (1637-69 A.D.). The ruins of Maharaja's old fort and a great tank called Jagannath Sagar, about a mile long and half a mile wide which never dries up can now be seen inside the town. The main festivals of the town are Dasahara, Ganesh Pooja, and Ratha Yatra. Dasahara which is also called as Durga Pooja lasts for 16 days which includes several ceremonies in honour of the goddess Kanak Durga, whose temple is within the Palace. Jeypore continued to be the seat of administration till 1870 A.D. when it was shifted to Koraput by the British Officers, because Jeypore was highly infected with Malaria and it was fondly believed that Koraput would be a healthier place on account of its still higher elevation and open situation. It is the busiest town in the district, as it’s the commercial nerve centre of Koraput. Its main business exports are paddy, lentils, wood, mustard and bamboo, etc. Jeypore is considered to be the world’s largest gene pool for rice.
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Tourism
Bagra
It is an ideal picnic spot. It is famous for waterfalls. There are three small waterfalls from a height of about 30 ft. on the river Kolab. The place is surrounded by beautiful natural scenarios. It has a rest house at the site of the falls for use of the visitors.
Papadahandi
 It is a little village and is a place of archaeological importance. The Siva temple with trees of Champak flowers all around make Papadahandi a place of pilgrimage for domestic tourists.
Nandapur.
It is the headquarters of a police station and of community development block each bearing the same name. The ruins of a famous throne of 32 steps on which the early ruling chiefs of Jeypore were believed to be installed are also found in the village. Here you can see the famous ‘Batris Simhasan’ (a throne with 32 steps)
Duduma
Duduma known as Matsya Tirtha, Machhakund is a place of pilgrimage as well as a centre of Hydroelectric Project for the waterfall here (157 mts). A beautiful township amidst deep greenery of nature has developed around the project. It is also a place of pilgrimage and is associated with the name of shri Chaitanya who is believed to have visited this place in the early part of 16th century.
Gupteswar
 The place is famous for the cave shrine of Lord Shiva located at the top of a limestone hill. It is higher than the surrounding beautiful countryside, the place is ideal for natural scenery. One can reach the cave by ascending a flight of steps. Popularly known as Gupta Kedar in the vicinity, this sacred place is associated with Shri Rama of the epic Ramayana.
How to reach Jeypore
By Air: Visakhapatnam is 220 km from Jeypore and Bhubaneswar 521 km. Both these cities have domestic airports connecting them to the rest of the country. The nearest airports from Jeypore are therefore at Bhubaneswar and at Visakhapatnam.
By Rail: Jeypore is a railhead on the south eastern railways. Jeypore is connected to Visakhapatnam, Kirandol, Bhubaneswar, berhampore, etc. There is a Vishakapatnam Kirandol passenger train which gives you a picturesque and fatigue free journey as it takes you along the winding hills of Koraput.
By Road: Jeypore lies on the NH 43. Jeypore is a major town in the Koraput District and is well connected to other major towns and cities in Orissa. Regular bus services at different times during the day are available between Jeypore and Bhubaneswar, Jeypore and Berhampore etc. Government run buses ply from Berhampore and Bhubaneswar.
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