The Secret Canyon of Odisha – Meet Kanakund!
The Secret Canyon of Odisha – Meet Kanakund! Tucked away in the northwestern wilderness of Odisha , the district of Sundergarh hides a geological treasure that could easily make Indiana Jones drop his whip in awe — a natural canyon , quietly minding its business while carving through rocks older than your great- great- great ( add 100 more greats) grandparents. Yes, Sundergarh has a canyon , and no, it’s not a Bollywood set. It’s very r eal, very old, and very impressive — if you’re into rocks that whisper stories from billions of years ago. What Is the Sundergarh Canyon? The canyon in Sundergarh , also known as Kanakund is a narrow, steep- sided valley sculpted over millions of years by the persistent action of a river most notably a tributary of the Ib River , which itself is a major tributary of the Mahanadi River. The gorge winds its way through Precambrian rock formations, forming sharp cliffs and terraced slopes that offer a visual spectacle for nature lovers and geologis...