Places of tourist interest around the town include Ghogar, Chatri Hill and Junagarh. Ushakothi, Gopalpur, Talsara, Mandira Dam and Vedvyas constitute interesting excursions.

Nearest airport is at Ranchi. Jharsuguda Junction Railway Station is the nearest railway station. By road, Sundargarh is linked with Rourkela, Ranchi, Rajgangpur, Raipur, Sambalpur and Jharsuguda.