The name “Taptapani” also suggests that. “Tapta” means hot and “pani” means water.The hot water from the natural spring of Taptapani are attributed with medicinal properties and can be bathed in at the pond created next to the hot spring.The other attractions of Taptapani are its tribal communities and the picturesque landscape. There is also a deer park maintained by the forest department.Taptapani is 56 kilometres away from Berhampur (or Brahmapur as the locals call it), the nearest rail station.In Taptapani, you can visit the Deer Park maintained by the Forest Department located nearby and visit temples like Sri Nilakantheswar Temple, and Kandimata Mandir. There are numerous small waterfalls, nameless rivulets, lakes and tribal villages all around. The other interesting place to visit is the Tibetan settlement and monastery.However, most tourists visit Taptapani to take a dip into the Sulphur rich Hot Springs, which rejuvenates them with a renewed life-force. You can take long walks along the forest trails and highlands of Taptapani or just sit back in your hotel’s terrace and enjoy the views of the distant hills and greenery.