How To Reach NIT Rourkela
Campus Location
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha
Transportation Options
Choose your preferred mode of travel
Jharsuguda Airport (IXJ)
Closest airport - 84 km from NIT Rourkela
- Flight Connectivity: Limited flights from Delhi, Kolkata, and Hyderabad
- To Campus: Taxi services available (₹1,800-2,200, 2 hours)
- Pre-booking: Recommended as on-spot taxis may be limited
Ranchi Airport (IXR)
180 km from NIT Rourkela
- Flight Connectivity: Better connectivity with major cities
- To Rourkela: Take a taxi to Ranchi station, then train to Rourkela
- Direct Taxi: Available but expensive (₹4,000-5,000, 4 hours)
Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI)
340 km from NIT Rourkela
- Flight Connectivity: Excellent connectivity with all major Indian cities
- To Rourkela: Take a taxi to Bhubaneswar station, then train to Rourkela (multiple trains available)
- Bus Option: Direct buses available from Bhubaneswar to Rourkela (7-8 hours journey)
Places to Visit Near NIT Rourkela
Explore these attractions during your stay in Rourkela
Hanuman Vatika
Famous for its 75-foot-tall Hanuman statue, this park offers beautiful gardens and religious significance.
Vedvyas Temple
A sacred site where sage Ved Vyasa is believed to have written the epic Mahabharata, located at the confluence of rivers.
Mandira Dam
A picturesque reservoir with scenic views, perfect for picnics and nature photography. The dam supplies water to the Rourkela Steel Plant.
Pitamahal Dam
A serene spot ideal for nature lovers, offering boating facilities and lush greenery around the dam area.
Rourkela Steel Plant
One of the largest steel plants in India, offering guided tours to understand steel manufacturing processes.
Places to Visit in Odisha
Explore these attractions during your stay in Odisha
Golden Beach, Puri
A Hindu sacred place, this busy beach is the site of the annual Puri Beach Festival & sand displays.
Konark Temple, Puri
Ornately sculpted, 13th-century Hindu place of worship depicting the vast chariot of sun god, Surya.
Jagannath Temple, Puri
Sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu, known for its annual Rath Yatra festival.
Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhubaneswar
Zoo with 1,500+ animals, including white tigers & pangolins, plus a botanical garden & scenic lake.
Bhitarkanika National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhitarkanika Mangroves is a mangrove wetland in Odisha, India, covering an area of 650 km in the Brahmani River and Baitarani River deltas