Chilika Lake is ideal for a slow, nature-focused weekend escape—perfect for working professionals looking to relax, reconnect with nature, and return refreshed.
HIGHLIGHT
Atri Hot Spring & Hatakeswar Temple is perfect for a slow, rejuvenating weekend—where you unwind in healing waters and reconnect with calm spirituality, all without taking time off work.
The Hatakeswar (Hatkeshwar) Temple is a revered shrine where devotees come to seek blessings and fulfil wishes. A large annual fair during Makara Sankranti draws visitors from across the region, filling the temple complex with devotion and cultural vibrancy.
Within the temple campus lies a sacred pond where devotees bathe as part of ritual purification. Daily worship rituals, including Mahakaleshwar Puja at 5:00 PM, add to the temple’s spiritual rhythm.
Natural hot water bathing with traditional therapeutic value
Peaceful surroundings ideal for relaxation and short breaks
Sacred Shiva temple within walking distance
Cultural experience during Makara Sankranti fair
Perfect blend of nature, wellness, and spirituality
Open throughout the year. Pleasant in all seasons and especially vibrant during winter festivals.
Timings: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Entry Fee: ₹5 (Bathing Complex)
Timings:
Morning: 4:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Evening: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Parking: Free (Car & Bike)
Facilities: Prasad counter (advance intimation recommended), nearby pooja & snack shops