Elephant-shaped boulders in the Kolab river, a favourite riverside picnic.
Hathipathar — literally 'elephant rock' — is a stretch of the Kolab river strewn with huge, rounded boulders said to resemble bathing elephants. Water threads between them in channels and pools, and the banks are a much-loved picnic spot for families from Jeypore and Koraput.
It's shallow and gentle in the dry months and powerful after rain, so take local advice before going near the water.
Highlights
- Elephant-shaped boulders
- Riverside picnic spot
- Kolab river channels
- Easy family outing