Sambalpur is an urban township, 321 km from Bhubaneswar in the Sambalpur district of Orissa. Settled on the banks of the River Mahanadi, this ancient town finds mention in the books by Plotemy 2nd.century AD as Sambalaka town on the bank of the Manada river. It was famous for its diamond trade and woven textile, Sambalpur was and is a trade center due to its strategic position of a connecting town between Orissa and Chhatisgarh. The town gets its name from Goddess Samleswari, who is the presiding deity of the area and the Samalai Gudi temple is dedicated to her. Another important temple in the vicinity is the Budharaja temple. The first mentions of the district were known since 4th century AD under the rule of Samudragupta and over centuries rulers changed and it came directly under the Marathas just before British took over after defeating them in 1804. Today, apart from being a commercial center, Sambalpur has fast emerged as a tourist destination due to its natural beauty, rivers, historical destinations, ancient and quaint temples and surrounding green forests. The presence of Badrama sanctuary makes Sambalpur a hot spot for nature lovers. Serene, beautiful and relaxing sum up the ambience of Sambalpur.

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