Barkul is a convenient place to stay to visit Asia’s largest saltwater lake, Chilika. This lake is dotted with islands and is noted for the many migratory birds, which flock here in winter to …

This wildlife sanctuary is situated on the coast of Orissa north of Puri and Konarak. It shelters a large array of wildlife in its 65000 hectares of mangrove forests. You can explore the mangroves of …

The capital of the state of Orissa, Bhubaneswar, is a pleasant city containing a real contrast between the modern new buildings and hundreds of old temples. The most famous is the Lingaraj Temple. …

A great shallow lagoon covering 1,100 sq km, Chilika is separated from the Bay of Bengal by a sandy ridge, with just a narrow channel connecting it to the sea. From November to February, the lake and …

Gopalpur-on-Sea is a quaint fishing village which is slowly becoming a modern coastal resort. Sand dunes, groves of coconut palm and casuarinas separate the small town from the beach on the Bay of …

A commercial centre, Jeypore is endowed with water falls, forests and wildlife. Apart from its natural beauty it is a convenient night halt to visit tribal villages around this part of Orissa. You can …

Simlipal is situated at the foot of steep hills. The sanctuary extends over 2,750 sq. km at the heart of which is one of the country’s earliest tiger reserves covering about 300 sq km. The area …

The splendid Sun temple of Konarak, built in the 13th century and located about 35 km from Puri, is the finest example of ancient Orissan temple architecture. The temple was conceived in the form of a …

15 km south of Bhubaneswar, on the highway to Puri, is a village of artisans famous for their colourful appliqu�-work fabrics. The craft originated to serve temples but nowadays is used for garden …

Puri is a popular seaside resort, famous for the great `Car Festival’ held at the Temple of Jagannath in June or July. During this festival, the image of Jagannath is placed on an enormous 15 …

Raygada, the headquarters town of the district of same name, is on the way from Bhubaneswar and Puri to Jeypore. Most of Orissa’s tribal people live in this southern inland part of the state, …

Simlipal is Orissa’s principal wildlife sanctuary. There are tigers, elephants and several types of deer among the many species here. The scenery is beautiful and varied with hills, waterfalls …