Sambalpur is 650 km south of Patna. The journey takes about 13 hours by train or 14 hours by road via NH 20. It is a major city in Odisha, known for its dam and handloom textiles.
Total Distance: 650 km by road, 550 km air distance.
Trains are the most comfortable way to travel.
The road is scenic but the journey is long.
October to March for pleasant weather.