Bhubneswar | Chilka Lake | Cuttack | Konark | Puri |
Tourism in Orissa has got boost from various attractions like wildlife
sanctuaries, exotic beaches and important shrines. Located on the
eastern coast of India, Orissa is a state of India rich of culture and
scenic beauty.
Orissa tourism has caught the imagination of the tourists thanks to its remarkable architecture that can be witnessed in the form of several ancient temples and monuments. The 482 km long coastline of Orissa has plenty of splendid unexplored beaches. These unspoiled beaches are ideal for romantic couples to spend some romantic time together or a family vacation.
The history of Orissa goes way back to 2000 BC. The glorify history and culture of Orrisa can be witnessed in the form of several important temples mostly very important pilgrimage shrines for Hindus.
Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri is an important pillar of Hinduism. Non
Hindu tourists are not allowed to enter the main temple. The Sun Temple
in Konark is another great example of marvelous architecture of the
state. Mukteswar Temple and ruins of Sisupalgarh and Lingaraj
Temple are among the crown jewel of Orissa tourism.
The forest covers around 55,000 sq.m of land in Orissa. This forest has given birth to several national parks and wildlife tourism in Orissa. The lush green forest of the Nandankanan Sanctuary is the home of white tiger in India. Nilgiri Langur, Indian Penguin, Kingly lions and Clouded leopards are some rare wildlife species that can be found here. Khalasuni and Debrigarh sanctuaries are also famous for tigers, sambar, elephants and leopards.
A trip to Orissa can never end without visiting the Chilka Lake. The
area around the lake is home of thousands of different birds while the
lake itself is proud to be home of Irrawaddy Dolphin. A boat trip for
dolphin sighting is very popular considering the high 94 per cent
sighting rate.
The mother nature has blessed Orissa with some breathtaking waterfalls.
Located in very peaceful atmosphere with beautiful scenic beauty
waterfalls of Orissa are perfect picnic spots. You will be enchanted by
the beauty of Badaghagra, Duduma, Harishankar and Khandadhar Falls.
