Orissa Tourism

Odisha with its exotic beaches, rich flora and fauna, abundant wildlife and exquisite temples, is a traveler’s delight. The magnificent cities of this quaint state rightly speaks of its cultural past. Whether it is strolling around the majestic temple of Jagannath, lingering around the Konark Sun Temple, or exploring the ancient jain caves in Khandagiri, one can never have enough of the best tourist places of Orissa.

Located on the eastern coast of India with a coastline of about 485 km, Odisha is home to mesmerising exotic beaches. The beaches of Odisha truly justifies its tourism tagline, ‘scenic, serene and sublime’. The colourful sunsets at the pristine Astaranga Beach, the surreal beach of Bhitarkanika lined with coconut and palm trees, hypnotic paradeep beach and disappearing sea of the Chandipur Beach is a splendid retreat for the lovers of sun, sand and sea.

The traditional Oriya dishes satiates the taste buds with its exotic and rich local flavours. Whether it is the tried and tested age old Rasgulla, the local kora khai of Bhubaneshwar, or fresh seafood delicacies from the coastal areas, the local fare of Odisha leaves you asking for more.

For someone who loves festivals and fairs. Odisha doesn’t disappoint you a bit. The year in Odisha is lined up with festivals like Konark Dance and Music Festival in December, Baliyatra in November- December, Makar-Sankranti in January, the world famous Rathyatra in June-July and Puri Beach Festival in October.

The tropical climate complements your travel itinerary almost any time of the year. Whether it is shopping for appliqué craft at Pipli, Exploring Udayagiri caves, picnicking across the pristine Oriya beaches, trekking to Dhauli Giri Hills, Camping alongside the tranquil Chilika Lake, or spotting white tigers at the Nandankanan Zoological Park, you just cannot get enough of the soul of Incredible India. Visiting the tourist places in Orissa will give you an experience of a lifetime.