Koraput Highlands
Deomali
The highest peak in Odisha
About Deomali
At 1,672 metres, Deomali is the roof of Odisha — a grassy summit in the Chandragiri–Pottangi range of the Eastern Ghats where clouds sit below your feet at sunrise. The drive up winds through coffee slopes, tribal hamlets and pepper vines, and the plateau at the top is one of the finest sunrise and camping spots in eastern India.
Places to visit in Deomali
Sunrise from the Summit
A sea of cloud fills the valleys below the plateau in the cold months.
Highland Camping
Permitted tented camping on the meadow with clear-sky stargazing.
Coffee & Pepper Slopes
Working plantations on the ascent, with tastings arranged en route.
Paragliding & Trekking
Gentle ridge treks and seasonal paragliding from the upper slopes.
Tribal Hamlets
Guided, respectful visits to Paraja and Gadaba villages nearby.
What to eat
- ·Koraput plantation coffee
- ·Millet and mandia preparations
- ·Tribal-style country chicken
Photography spots
- ·Cloud sea at first light
- ·Meadow ridge line
- ·Hairpin bends on the ascent
Travel tips for Deomali
- ·Carry warm layers — summit temperatures drop sharply after sunset.
- ·Start the ascent by 4:30 am for sunrise.
- ·There are no shops on top; carry water and pack out all waste.
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