Dhauli Giri has a historical importance. The plains of Dhaulagiri are the place where the battle of Kalinga took place and later remorse by Emperor Asoka. Dhauli Giri is festooned with a rock edict erected by Emperor Asoka of Maurya Dynasty. The tourist destination bears the imprints of Buddhism with a sculpted elephant on the top of the monument. The place is an ideal destination for people interested in history and archaeological places.
THINGS TO KNOW
Category
Historical, Heritage
Historical, Heritage
Languages
Oriya, Hindi and English
Oriya, Hindi and English
Altitude
16m
16m
Best time to visit
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