The main access road to Deomali hill, one of Odisha’s major tourist attractions, will remain closed due to ongoing road construction work, sources said on Sunday. With the tourism season underway, visitor footfall to the picturesque Deomali hills in Koraput district has sharply increased.

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Until now, tourists had to travel from Kunduli towards Kotia in Koraput district to reach Deomali hill via the Deomali Chhak. However, a crucial 3.5-kilometre stretch from Deomali Chhak to the hilltop is currently under construction.

To prevent inconvenience to tourists during construction, the administration has advised all visitors to take the alternative route. Travellers must now reach the Deomali hill through

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