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Best Places to Visit in Orrisha

Orissa, the eastern traditional tourist state, licking the waves of the Bay of Bengal, this state is a magical place you have to visit. Temples, sand art, vast seashores, and rock-carved edicts, you have plenty of spots to visit and see. Orissa is the right place for Culture, Art, crafts, Tradition, festivals along with sightseeing. The state has inherited many names from the ancient period onwards-like Kalinga, Utkala, Kongada, and Odr-desha. There are many exclusive Orissa festivals like The Raja-Sankranti or Raja Parva-celebrated on the first day of the solar month of Mithuna, The Garbhana-Sankranti is held on the first day of the solar month of Tula. and Kumarotsava-the 'festival of youth. Come and see the most beautiful beaches, temple art, rock carving, cultural events, and sand art here in Orissa.

Hot spots of tourism in Orissa and attractions

  • Bhubaneswar –Beautiful Architecture
  • Puri –The Unique Sand Art
  • Konark – Ancient Temples
  • Cuttack – The Vintage City
  • Bargarh –The Mythological Treasures
  • Jeypore –At The Famous Waterfall
  • Barbil –The Magnificent Waterfall
  • Paradip – The Famous Sea Port
  • Rourkela –The Largest Cities
  • Sambalpur –Nature Lovers’ paradise
  • Chandipur –Sea Turtles
  • Pipli –Handicrafts
  • Roopark Village –Resort
  • Taptapani – The Hot Water Spring
  • Gopalpur –Port Town
  • Berhampur – The Temple Town
  • Dhauli –Peace Pagoda
  • Talasari Beach
  • Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Rayagada –Historical Gems
  • Shree Jagannath Temple: Rath Yatra
  • Lingaraja Temple: the largest temple
  • Chilika Lake: water lake
  • Simlipal National Park: Bengal Tiger
  • Hirakud Dam: dam
  • Khandagiri Caves: motifs and carvings
  • Satkosia Tiger Reserve: Flora and fauna

Bhubaneswar, the temple city of India will wake up the devotee in you even if you are an atheist. Here you can see history, heritage, urbanization, artwork, wildlife sanctuaries, and exhilarating caves. Dhauli Hills, Udayagiri & Khandagiri caves, Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavations, Bindu Sarovara, Nandan Kanan Zoological Park, Satkosia Tiger Reserve, and temples of Mukteswar, Lingaraj, Brahmeswara, & Parasurameswara, and there are plenty of things you can see here…If you miss this location you miss the inspiring tradition and rock art.

Puri –the land of shores and temples. Char Dhams that hold significance in the Hindu religion, Puri Jagannath temple, Chilika Lake & Bird Sanctuary, and Gundicha Ghar Temple, and the golden beach in puri is the most famous place for the golden color of its sand. You can also take part in many activities –like Camel and horse rides, jet skiing, boat rides. Puri is known for the citadel of Lord Vishnu and his resting place on this earth. If you love seashore and sand art, if you love the old temples and remains of the old kingdom, if you love the natural beauty, Puri is the traditional city you have to visit.

Chandipur beach is a magical place for visiting. Here the seawater periodically disappears in front of your eyes for a while and then gets back to its normal state. It’s called India’s hide and seek village. Here you can see horseshoe crabs and red crabs. The Chandpur beach is in Chandpur village and sunset and sunrise are very beautiful scenery you can witness here.

Konark, if you love to see ancient art and sculpture then Konark is the right place to visit. Konark Sun Temple attracts hundreds of tourists every year from across the world. Konark is again blessed with a serene beach and an engrossing archaeological museum. You won’t forget the moments of a visit to the Archeological Museum, the temple of Sun God and Ramchandi, Chandrabhaga Beach.

Kattack, visit this place, the vintage city of Orissa. Its rich in cultural objects and remains of pilgrim centers, forts, museums, lakes, and islands. The local handicraft made in this place is famous, and you can also visit - Mahanadi Barrage, Fort of Barabati, Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, Ansupa Lake, and Temples of Singanatha & Bhattarika.

Jaypore, if you love to see rocky outcrops, picturesque waterfalls, and lush green biosphere then Jaypore is the best tourist destination to visit. Jaypore has got many important hot tourist destinations like Gupteshwar caves, Sunabeda, Deomali, Duduma Falls, Jagannath Sagar, Hatipathar, and Kolab Falls.

Sambhar- this is the place for waterfall and natural landscape lovers. If you are a photographer or nature lover then plenty of things to see here from Hirakud Dam, Cattle Island, Chiplima, Huma, Samaleswari Temple, Vikramkhol, Hatibari, and Debrigarh to Ushakothi wildlife sanctuaries.

Chandipur, famous for its seafood-loving tourist crowd. The serenity and tranquillity of will made it a magical place for any tourist to remember.

Taptapani is the hot spring in Orissa, famous for its medicinal-powered spring where people go and take bathe to recover from any illness they have.

Dances in Orissa

  • Odissi
  • Chhau Dance
  • Dalkhai Dance
  • Karma Naach
  • Bagha Naacha
  • Gotipua Dance
  • Ghumura Dance
  • Tribal Dance

Songs in Orissa

  • Ghumura,Daab
  • Madli, Dandsi
  • Palia
  • Ghuduka
  • Sarangi
  • Geet Khudia
  • Chait Parab
  • Rasarkeli
  • Dalkhai
  • Jaiphula
  • Mailajada
  • Nialimali
  • Chapkarati
  • Bhamara
  • Kansla

Art in Orissa

  • Applique Work
  • Lacquer Work
  • BELL METAL AND BRASS HANDICRAFTS
  • SILVER FILIGREE WORK
  • STONE CARVING
  • TEXTILES

Festivals and fairs in Orissa

  • Durga Puja
  • Kalinga Mahotsav
  • Chandan Yatra
  • Konark Dance Festival
  • Rajarani Music Festival
  • Mukteswar Dance Festival
  • Puri Beach Festival
  • International Sand Art Festival
  • Ekamra Utsav
  • Budhi Thakurani Yatra
  • Rath Yatra

How to travel in Orissa?

  • By Air
  • By Rail
  • By Road

When you plan a tour to Orissa, the things you have to do is to find an experienced travel planner and book agency. OWN HOLIDAY CLUB is one of the reliable travel planning companies in India to get your booking done easily and make your journey hassle-free.

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