The tribal state of India has a variety of attractions, including natural beauties such as coastline and beaches, Chilka Lake, and numerous religious sites. Odisha’s eye-catching tourism attractions include Hindu temples, Buddhist monuments, and numerous other religious sites, which are visited by a huge number of tourists from the state and around the world.
Puri’s Sea Beach
Orissa’s beaches are represented by a lengthy Bay of Bengal coastline with golden sand, deep blue sea, and nice climate. Orissa boasts a 480-kilometer coastline and, as a result of its location, one of the most active coastal environments and gorgeous beaches. Puri and Chandipur beaches, as well as Konark and Talasari beaches, are among the most beautiful in Odisha.
is a brackish water lagoon that is home to migratory birds as well as the unique and endangered Irrawaddy Dolphins.
Satapada, near Puri, is known as the Dolphin Sanctuary. Other lakes in Orissa includes Ansupa Lake a freshwater lake near Cuttack, Kanjia lake and Chilika Lake.
Birding in Mangalajodi
Mangalajodi is a village in Khordha district, on the northern side of the famed Chilika Lake. It is a popular tourist destination recognised for its scenic beauty, large wetland, and bird sanctuary. Mangalajodi’s huge wetlands attract thousands of migratory birds and have been designated as an International Bird Conservation Area.
National Park of Simlipal
An elephant reserve in the Mayurbhanj district is Odisha’s most amazing and well-known national park. Simlipal National Park is the location of 99 Royal Bengal Tigers, 432 Wild Indian Elephants, Gaurs-Indian Bisons, and Chausingha Simlipal Elephant Reserve has been designated as one of India’s 15 biosphere reserves.
Waterfalls of Barehipani
The Barehipani Falls is the second tallest waterfall of the state and classified 3rd amongst the top 10 highest waterfalls of India with total height 399 metres (1,309 ft) (1,309 ft).
Joranda Falls is adjacent to Barehipani Waterfalls, which are located in the deep jungle of Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj. Sundagarh’s Khandadhar Falls is another well-known waterfall in the state and the 12th highest in India.
Mangrove Bhitarkanika
Bhitarkanika Mangroves is one of the greatest ramsar habitats in India,created by river delta of the Brahmani and Baitarani rivers in Bhitarkanika National Park.
The Bhitarkanika Mangrove a mangrove swamp that is home to the endangered and largest Saltwater Crocodile, Indian python, White Crocodile, King Cobra, and many more flora and animal species
Sun Temple of Konark
Konark Sun Temple is a must visit destination in Odisha and also featured on many list of Seven Wonders of India. The complex is shaped like a massive chariot, complete with massive carved stone wheels, pillars, and walls.
Khandagiri Caves
The Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are natural and partially constructed caves near the Odisha city of Bhubaneswar. Udayagiri and Khandagiri have 18 and 15 caves, respectively. Ranigumpha, a double-story monastery, is the most important cave in Udayagiri.
Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa
Dhauli Giri is a historical figure is a prominent centre of Buddhist activities on the banks of the Daya River near Bhubaneswar. Dhauligiri’s Shanti Stupa has key edicts of Emperor Ashoka, a white peace pagoda, a Buddha statue, and an ancient Shiva temple.
The Nandankanan Zoological Park
The zoo and botanical park is one of the major tourists attraction of Orissa and noted for its beauty of forest and wild creatures such as rare Asiatic lions,three Indian crocodilians, huge rock Python and the most famous white tigers.
Other popular tourist attractions in Odisha include Raghurajpur, a heritage crafts village, Sishupalgarh, a ruined fortification, Lalitgiri, a Buddhist complex and group of islands in Lakes, as well as one of the largest Hirakud Dam, the Second Mahanadi Rail Bridge, and Paradip seaport, one of India’s 13 major sea ports.
