A world of wonders

A rich history, meandering waterfalls, wilderness at its best and some of the most famous temples in the country... That’s Odisha for the discerning traveller.

Bhubaneswar, the capital town boasts of some of the finest temples and shrines that are counted among the top tourist attractions in Odisha. An exemplary instance of the blend of age-old customs and traditions and contemporary aspirations are Lingaraja Temple, Rajarani Temple, Parasuramesvera Temple, Yogini Temple, Mukteswar, Siddheswar and Kedargauri Temples. Famous for the Sun Temple, Konark is a small hamlet that plays host to a large number of visitors who are spellbound by both the size of the temple as well as the detailing of the sculptures in the temple. One of the most frequented tourist destinations of Odisha, Puri is known to be the abode of Lord Jagannath. Its beaches and splendid temples form the most important tourist attractions of the state. Puri is also among one of the four important Hindu Dhams in India. The leading attraction of Puri is the Jagannath Temple, one of the most popular, as well as the biggest temples of Odisha. Dedicated to Lord Jagannath, this temple was established in the 12th century.

Just South of Puri, the sea mixes with the 1,100 sq km inland Chilika Lake to create the largest brackish water lake in Asia. This brackish water lake attracts around 150 species of migratory birds every year during winter and hence is a birdwatcher’s paradise. The Irawady Dolphins can be seen playfully cavorting in the channels approaching the sea mouth near Satapada.