Kanakund
Rourkela, Rourkela
About this place
Kanakund represents natural geological wonder where Ib River forms beautiful canyon amid landscape at Kaintara village in Sundargarh district. The canyon formation results from river erosion over geological time. The water depth and rough rock formations present stunning visual view. The geological formations create varied sculptural shapes. The rock exposed by erosion displays geological layering.
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