Kila Dalijoda , near Cuttak.

Kila Dalijoda is a distinctive heritage homestay housed in a 1933 hunting lodge built by the Raja of Panchkote. Constructed from deep red laterite stone and lime mortar, the two-story mansion features corner turrets and original stained-glass windows that evoke a cinematic, bygone era. Inside, the rooms are filled with vintage furniture and artifacts maintained by the current hosts, who are direct descendants of the royal family. The experience is deeply personal; guests dine on multi-regional Indian recipes prepared with ingredients from the property’s organic garden and small dairy. Beyond the architecture, the lodge serves as a gateway to the local tribal communities and craft traditions of Odisha. It remains a working estate dedicated to the goddess Bagla Mukhi, blending historical preservation with a self-sufficient, eco-conscious lifestyle.