Rich and vibrant manifestation of Orissa’s western region in exhaustive terms, Sambalpur is the gateway to a bewitching scenic and cultural beauty that Orissa has in store. Sambalpur seems to have it all, be it lush green forests, captivating waterfalls, graceful denizens of the Wild, vibrant tribal culture, folk songs and dances, temples, monasteries, or a variety of historical buildings. Sambalpur’s mention in the works of Ptolemy (2nd century A D) as “Sambalaka” and its being the center of Vajrayana Buddhism during the reign of Indrabhuti has acquired it a place in India’s rich cultural history.