Things to do in Aul, Odisha

Aali previously Aul is a town and the headquarters of Aali CD Block and Aali Tehsil in Kendrapara district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is 17 km from Chandabali.

6 places to visit in and around Aul, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.

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Aali Palace
Aali Palace is situated near Aali, Odisha, Kendrapara, India. It is the official palace of the Deb dynasty, who ruled there from 1590 A.D. In 2018, a plan to turn a wing of the palace into a heritage hotel was initiated by members of the Aul royal family.
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Kanika Palace
Kanika Palace is situated near Rajkanika town. It is 125 km from Bhubaneswar.
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Manikpatna
Manikpatna or Manikapatna is an archeological site in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It has been identified with the medieval port of Chelitalo described by the Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang.
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Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary
Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary is a marine wildlife sanctuary in the Indian state of Odisha, extending from the Dhamra River mouth in the north to the mouth of Brahmani river in the south.
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Lakhmi Varaha Temple
Sri Sri Lakshmi Varaha Swamy Temple is a 500-year-old Indian temple dedicated to Varaha, the boar incarnation of Vishnu.
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Sarala Temple
The Maa Sarala Temple is a Hindu temple in the district of Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, India, dedicated to Goddess Adishakti.
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Best time to visit Aul

Best weather: Oct–Feb.

Month		Average	Rain
Jan	Pleasant	20°C	12 mm
Feb	Pleasant	24°C	17 mm
Mar	Hot	29°C	28 mm
Apr	Hot	32°C	54 mm
May	Hot	32°C	127 mm
Jun	Rainy	30°C	225 mm
Jul	Rainy	28°C	332 mm
Aug	Rainy	28°C	335 mm
Sep	Rainy	28°C	294 mm
Oct	Pleasant	26°C	174 mm
Nov	Pleasant	23°C	30 mm
Dec	Pleasant	20°C	9 mm

Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.

How to reach Aul

No railway station within 40 km.
Nearest main railway station: Cuttack Junction (CTC), 80 km away.
Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI), 98 km away.

Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.

What a 2-day trip to Aul costs

Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person

A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Aul is not included.

Compare Aul with nearby towns

Town	Distance	Best weather	Places to see	3 days, mid-range, per person
Aul	–	Oct–Feb	6	₹7,000–₹13,800
Diamond Triangle	39 km	Oct–Feb	6	₹7,000–₹13,800
Soro	68 km	Oct–Feb	5	₹7,000–₹13,800
Cuttack	84 km	Oct–Feb	40	₹7,000–₹13,800
Balasore	97 km	Oct–Mar	6	₹7,000–₹13,800

Distances in a straight line from Aul; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.

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What are the best places to visit in Aul?

The best known are Aali Palace, Kanika Palace, Manikpatna, Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary, Lakhmi Varaha Temple.

When is the best time to visit Aul?

Best weather: Oct–Feb.

How do I reach Aul?

No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Cuttack Junction (CTC), 80 km away. Nearest airport: Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI), 98 km away.

How much does a 2-day trip to Aul cost?

Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Aul is not included.

Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.