Kalyamali, spelled Kaliamali as often as not, is a 1,548 m grass-topped hill near Jhadipadar, 50 km by road from Koraput town and 29 km from Semiliguda, in the same highlands as Talamali. Same reward, same warning: the view is long and the last climb is honest work.
- From Koraput town
- 50 km, 1 h 40 min
- From Semiliguda
- 29 km, 1 h 5 min
- Go at
- Sunrise, or late afternoon
- Height
- 1,548 m (5,080 ft)
What to expect
An open top with grass, wind and uninterrupted views over the ridges towards Pottangi. Nothing is built up there. Groups go for the walk, the quiet and the photographs, not for facilities, and most people are happy with an hour and a half on top. In 2025 the district held a mountain trekking competition on the hill as part of Parab, Koraput's annual festival.
How far it is
Google Maps measures the drive to the Kaliamali tourist spot at Jhadipadar, where the walk to the top begins. Talamali is 5.6 km away by road. Every other drive is on the Koraput distance chart.
| From | Distance | Drive |
|---|---|---|
| From Koraput town | 50 km | About 1 h 40 min |
| From Semiliguda | 29 km | About 1 h 5 min |
| From Talamali | 6 km | About 15 min |
Google Maps driving directions, the default route by car, checked 10 October 2026. Drive times are Google's estimate and grow with traffic, rain and stops.
Getting there in a 17-seater
- Tar road for most of the way from Semiliguda, then a rough final approach that changes with the rain.
- We confirm the week you travel whether the Traveller can reach the last stretch, or whether the group walks the final section.
- Sturdy shoes. The grass is slippery in the early morning and there is no marked path.
- Carry water and food. There is nothing to buy on the hill.
When to go
October to February for clear air and cold, still mornings. The monsoon is green and dramatic but the last climb turns to mud and the view spends most of the day inside a cloud. March onwards the haze builds and the top gets hot by nine.
Combine it with
- Talamali and Putsil, 5.6 km away, in the same morning if the group is up early.
- Deomali, for the bigger, better-known summit.
- A 4-day Koraput plan, where an offbeat morning fits without cutting anything.
