Saptasajya is one of the Eco- Spiritual/ Eco- Tourism sites in the District of Dhenkanal. The name of Saptasajya is due to the conglomeration of seven numbers of hills with rich vegetation and nos. of perennial streams forming habitat for a wide range of animals, birds. The altitude of hills varies from 300 Mt. to 586 Mt. from MSL. The forest biodiversity has been further enriched with numbers of Medicinal herbs.
As legend prevailing, it is believed that, during “Tretaya Yuga” Lord Ramachandra along with wife Sita and brother Laxman had stayed for seven days at Saptasajya in their exile period. During “Dwapara Yuga” the “Pandavas” had spent some days at this place during their “Agyanta Basa”. Many Sadhus were practicing “Yoga” in Saptasajya due its serenity, cool and hustle free atmosphere.
The “Saptasajya is an important tourist attraction for local and outside since many years. People visit the site for their recreation and enjoy the cool breeze, green lustrous forest cover, running stream, wild animal and birds. A no. of pilgrims also visit the holy shrine of Lord Ramachandra, Lord Shiva, Jay Hanuman and Navagraha situated amidst the hill Range at an elevation of 300 Mt. from MSL. Annual Mela Sri Ram Navami, is observed here which is attended by thousands of local & outsider devotees.