Summary:
There are two hot springs 20 metres apart in the form of small pools. Following this, the name Tarabalo hot spring had found a pride of place on the tourist map and among the 193 identified tourist centres in the state. The court imposed the interim restrictions after it was pointed out that the state tourism department had laid the foundation for constructing a gateway to Nilakandar hot spring after sanctioning Rs 20 lakh for the same. Spread over 15 acres and considered to be one of the largest in the country, the hot spring fountain is situated next to the temple of Ketakiswari.According to the Geological Survey of India records, the hot springs in Tarabalo are located in the midst of cultivated land and cover an area of 0.01sqkm near Tarabalo village. “We will file a rejoinder to the affidavit filed by the state government,” Rayguru added..