Above the Clouds

Ascend to the literal rooftop of Odisha on the Above the Clouds trail, an exhilarating high-altitude adventure that whisks travelers to the highest elevations and most cinematic landscapes in the Eastern Ghats. Setting out from Koraput, the journey climbs winding ghat corridors flanked by terraced agricultural hills, dense forests, and vibrant tribal hamlets. The primary destination is the awe-inspiring Deomali Peak, Odisha’s highest mountain summit rising dramatically to 1,672 meters above sea level. Adventurous travelers can embark on an optional 800-meter hiking trail ascending to the summit ridge, where they are rewarded with breathless 360-degree panoramic views of cloud-swept valleys, rolling peaks, and endless blue skies. After taking in the summit grandeur, the tour descends toward the expansive rolling grasslands of Talamali Meadow. Famed as an iconic outdoor filming destination in major Indian cinema, these sweeping alpine meadows offer an idyllic setting for leisurely walks, peaceful mountain contemplation, and panoramic landscape photography. Combining invigorating mountain air, thrilling summit panoramas, and cinematic open grasslands, this unforgettable excursion provides travelers with an inspiring escape into Odisha’s grandest highland wilderness before returning to central Koraput.