A town of numerous temples with different seating deities of Hindu faith, Bhawanipatna is named after its presiding deity ‘Bhawanishankar’. The town offers a pleasant change from the jungle of concrete, as well as presents itself as the most convenient base for touring various places of interest in the Kalahandi district and the nearby district of Nawapara.
A 16 meters high perennial waterfall called ‘Phurli Jharan’ is a mere 16 km drive from Bhawanipatna. Besides, there are historic forts of Asurgarh and Junagarh, wildlife of Karlapat and Ambapani hills and many more to visit nearby.