Odisha

Overview

The historical state of Orissa is situated amidst beautiful lush green mountains of the Eastern Ghats. This historical land is bounded by the states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and West Bengal. Orissa is blessed its palm-fringed beaches, shimmering lakes, serpentine rivers, mighty waterfalls, forest-clad blue hills of Eastern Ghats, which are home to rich flora and fauna that impress and lure tourists from all over the world. Orissa is famous for its fairs festivals, stone carving, silver filigree, applique work, exquisite handicrafts, and beautiful textiles.

Popular Destinations in Odissa

BHUBANESHWAR

Bhubaneshwar

Bhubaneswar, fondly known as the ‘City of Temples’, with its bucolic spirit and a beatific blend of diverse cultures, vast history, and impressive architecture along with some good, old sprinkling of sun and sand that bespeak why this destination is a favorite among wanderlusts around the world. Once rumored to have over a thousand temples, you will find the present ones adorning the city’s skyline with their temple spires touching the clouds while the saffron pennants at the pinnacle, flutter in the air.

PURI

Puri

On the map, Puri finds itself stamped in the state of Odisha in Eastern India and is fittingly called the ‘Temple Town’ due to its namesake, the Jagannath Temple, which is one of the foremost pilgrimage sites for Hindus, besides being known for having the largest kitchen in the world. Additionally, 24 festivals including 13 major ones are held every year in the temple premises. The ancient Markandeswar Shiva Temple and the Konark Sun Temple are one of the oldest monuments in India. Puri is blessed with numerous beaches such as Konark, Baleshwar, Swargadwar, Baliharachandi, et al.

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