Friday 16 August 2019

Gahira Matha And Bhitarakanika Wildlife Sanctuary


The only marine wildlife sanctuary  of Odihsa and the crocodile reserve of Odisha co exits in the district of Kendrapada. Gahiramatha beach is the home for olive ridley turtles  who every year migrate here to lay their eggs and welcome their next generation.  This soothing beach with its innocent little sea creatures  is a different world  and it parts the Bay of Bengal from the mangroves  and wild forest of the Bhitarakanika National Park.

Bhitarakanika  is the  home of ferocious and humongous salt water crocodiles whose length vary from  5 mt to 7 mt. This wildness and adventure  makes it one of the most visited places in Odisha.  Boat rides are available through the creek and streams among the dense mangroves and grasses of Indigo bush. A large variety of animal species like sambar deer, spotted deer, fox, hyena, jackals, king cobra and 8 varieties of Kingfishers can be   spotted here. While  sailing through the streams you may come across some of the ancient temples  inside this National park.

To avail a trip to this wildly beautiful ecosystem mail us at shakti@odishavacations.com  for the itinerary. Call us at 9338382999 to book your tickets, cabs, hotels and discuss about the more places that you can visit while your trip to Odisha.

Abhijit Pattanayak
Odisha Vacations  Services

Beach Tour In Odisha


Sea and ocean are perhaps the most amazing creation of nature. The sea has the power to wash away all your worries within minutes.  Hence beach is the best place to go again and again. Beaches have been a very integral part of Odisha Tourism. With some of the most alluring beaches of India , a trip to Odisha will always be incomplete without beach.
Next to the most visited place ,i.e ,The Lord Jagannath Temple of Puri  is the Golden Sands Beach. It is named so because of its sand colour. It is beach with full of energy and activities. Good sea food and great shopping center on the beach itself.


Near to the Sun Temple of Konark is the Chandrabhaga Beach with explosive waves for surfing boat riding and jet skiing. It is adored for  being one of the cleanest beach of Asia.
Gahiramatha beach is the partition between the Bhitarakanika crocodile reserve (mangrove forest) and Bay of Bengal. This beach is the nesting ground of Olive Ridley Turtles.
Gopalpur beach is a water sport center is widely known for its beach festival. Talasari beach is the most beautiful possession of Odisha which is a real scenic beauty and less crowded. Red crabs , palm trees , hills and paddy fields are its specialty.

Abhijit Pattanayak
Odisha Vacations Services

Monday 12 August 2019

BUDDHISM IN ODISHA


 Odisha has been a land of multi cultural values and virtues. The equal acceptance towards all religion has gifted Odisha with large cultural, heritable riches which makes it a place of exploration. Buddhism is embedded in many places of Odisha like, Jajpur, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Phulbani, Bhubaneswar etc.  But the major places are the hills of Puspagiri which are a collection of three hills- Lalitgiri, Udaigiri, Ratnagiri popularly known as the “Diamond triangle” of Buddhism in Odisha .
The archeological department was able to trace the remnants and ruins belonging to Buddhist culture and tradition in the womb of these hills. A large number of statues were excavated. The sculptures included the face of Buddha, large and small, Buddha in different positions of meditation.  Some extremely impressive stupas were dug out and along with them a large number of votive stupas. Relics in form of caskets, images with inscriptions, objects of use were some of many things that were excavated. Many monasteries were dug out which were  found to be really complex as per there time. Two storey buildings, with compound walls and floorings, courtyards, apsidal shrines, prayer hall, podiums of mediations can leave you startled and nostaligic.


Dhauligiri is another such place, called as the “Peace Pagoda” which was an important center for Buddhist learning and is a frequently visited tourist spot of Odisha. So book your Buddhist tour of Odisha at www.odishavactions.com  or call us at 9338382999.
Abhijit Pattanayak
Odisha Vacations Services

Best tourist places to visit near cuttack odisha


 The millennium city Cuttack (once referred KATAKA - means fort)  has derived its name from the   “ BARABATI FORT” . The judicial capital of Odisha  is also the trade capital. It is known for its silver filigree work.  Fenced by two rivers the city of brotherhood has many tourist destinations. 


DEER PARK- A beautiful park to reconnect with wildlife in between the jungle of concrete.

BARABATI FORT -  The structure in which the very emotion of the  of the city thrives and which reflects the glorious history  of the city.

NETAJI BIRTH PLACE – Converted into museum it showcases the belongings of Netaji and importantly the letters written to him by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

MARITIME  STATE MUSUEM –Cuttack used to the place from where Odias used to set their voyages. So  this museum preserves and presents the rich maritime practices and history  of the state . With 10 galleries its showcases the artifacts, instruments and displays traditional methods of navigation  and also contains an aquarium. 

CUTTACK CHANDI TEMPLE – A very pristine temple which is famous in whole of odisha is a  frequently visited place.

One can also enjoy the recreational parks , boating in Mahanadi river and the famous Aloo Dum Dahibara.  You may be glad to know that Cuttack is a great place for shopping  at reasonable expenditure and a mega and delicious food center . Know more details  at www.odishvacations.com
Abhijit Pattanayak
Odisha Vacation Services

Chillika – Odisha’s Little nirvana

The world’s second largest coastal lagoon can be found in Odisha. The brackish   water lagoon  is an interesting ecosystem of   birds  not only of the kinds  but also of species flying thousand miles from Russia, Mongolia, Central and southeast Asia, Caspian Sea etc. The largest wintering ground of Indian Subcontinent becomes a bird paradise during the winters.  Nalbana Island is in  the core area which gets covered with weeds and becomes the dinning for the birds.  Mangalajodi is another such wetland in Chillika whose fish ecosystem attracts the bird predators in large numbers.  The deity of this lagoon Godess Kalijai resides on the top of another Island called the KALIJAI ISLAND named on two sisters KALI and JAI.

One can reserve  a boat from the village Satapada to visit the Dolphins point. Irrawaddy, Bottlenose dolphins can be found here. On the southern end of Chillika is the Rambha Bay where some other island are present like the Becon Island,  the Breakfast island, the Honeymoon island. With waters, birds , islands, boats, dolphins all around what  more  your eyes could search for. Fall in this trap of ecstasy and let loose of yourself in nature.
For  holidays in Chillika ,mail us at shakti@odishavacations.com or call us at 9338382999. Book your tickets for your vacation in Odisha and make a trip of PURI-KONARK –CHILLIKA the tour tourist tour of Odisha.
Abhijit Pattanayak
Odisha Vacations

Friday 9 August 2019

Vacations in Odisha through Odisha Vacations Services

Are you confused about your travel plans in Odisha ? Do not worry. For complete guidance of travel and tourism in Odisha call us at 9338382999 – Odisha Vacations Services. We are a destination management company  providing tourism services from years all over Odisha. For one or all, any or  many  destinations in Odisha  we can help you collect a perfect experience of exploration without any compromise with the hotel, transportation and food.

From tickets reservation, hotel bookings, serving vehicles, guiding through places and  markets for shopping, you just name it and we are there. We understand how important is an expedition to someone who takes out their valuable time and invest their hard earned money to  enjoy sometime out of their busy schedule. So stay away from all the hustle and drop an email at shakti@odishavacations.com to choose  your destination and  plan an itinerary.

We hold enough  experience in managing  student and adult groups and cater their taste as such students study tour, adults pilgrimage, youth and wild tour, reach for the beach tours and many more.  Well trained drivers , faithful guides and pre booked services  is all you need to have a wonderful holiday here in Odisha . I m sure your experience is going to be everlasting. Visit our website- www.odishavacations.com to knowabout the most visited tourists places in Odisha.

Abhijit Pattanayak
Odisha Vacations Services

Tuesday 6 August 2019

Museum of Man


Amidst at the nature , heritage , entertainment and development  there is another substantial sphere of experience in the heart of the city Bhubaneswar- Museum of Tribal Arts and Artifacts. Initially established  in 1986 as five different huts representing five tribe groups this museum has grown to a  large building and five different halls from 2001. The cultural life of indigenous people  of Odisha  is researched and documented in the form of artifacts.  The five different halls  put on display the things as follows 

Hall 1 :  Ornaments that were worn and  decorated by tribes ,made by themselves.
Hall 2: The personal belongings, art and wall paintings made by raw natural products, and some very ancient photographs.
Hall 3:  Weapons used by tribes for defense, hunting, fishing etc.
Hall 4: objects of household and objects used for agriculture.
Hall 5: Instruments used for playing music and dance related items.

The museum is a wonderful campus  designed to depict the tribal life with few  little huts, small gardens, walls painted with natural paints used by tribes , statues of tribes at places etc.  The positioning of wooden chairs, artificial animals, original wooden wheels and carts and many such things is going to make you breathe the aura of ancient days.

To know more labout the details of timing and entry days  visit our website 

Abhijit  Pattanayak
Odisha Vacations Services

Monday 5 August 2019

Your tour guide – Odisha Vacation Services

Odisha’s  magnetic  cultural and heritable riches has always attracted tourists from far lands. A vivid nature, vibrant wildlife , an ancient culture surviving through temples and monuments can serve the plate of each and every explorer .  Odisha Vacations Services operates as an tour and travel operator  for Odisha.  With a wide variety of tourist spots to visit we can help you find your perfect destination. Adults, Couples, Families or students, every group wants something different and amazing. So spoon your flavor today out of Senior citizen pilgrim package, Golden triangle Odisha  tour package, Odisha beach tour,  Children’s study tour package, honeymoon couple packages and many more.
Beach , temples, monuments, tribal life, rural Odisha , textile village, art and craft village, boat village , wildlife, waterfalls , Buddhist pilgrimage and more. There are many less explored places which through us can be easily accessible. Visit our website www.odishavacations.com  to know more about offers. We provide all kinds of transport services from picking up to dropping  off and hold all segments of luxurious cars,  buses and tempo traveler.  We also hold enough experience in organizing  corporate conferences and corporate  tourism in Odisha. Feel  free to mail us at shakti@odishavacations.com to get your itinerary  or for  any queries   call Mr Shakti  at 9338382999. We are just a call apart.
Odisha Vacations Services

Sunday 4 August 2019

Recreation Tourism in Odisha


Though tourism sector  bestow 13% to Odisha’s GDP ,yet there is more scope to flourish. The land of Odisha has vast riches of nature , heritage, wildlife and art which are still to be explored. Hence the  Government of Tourism, Odisha has barged in to make headway in the tourism sector  through recreational tourism i.e water sports, house boats, boat rides in different tourist spots.


Chandrabhaga  Beach, which has been a great shore for surfing and  riding jet ski is slowly getting fame among  international tourists.  The waves here are explosive and best suited for surfing.  Chillika the largest brackish water lagoon of Asia has an abundant bird life throughout the winters. Watching the birds fly, float and hunt across the lagoon while enjoying a boat ride is what drags bird lovers to this place year after year. People take this chance and sail to Satapada where Irrawaddy Dolphins roll across the sea. Bhitarakanika, the crocodile reserve along the mangroves is often referred as the Amazon of India. Sailing through the dense trees with crocodiles everywhere is a thrill to achieve. Magalajodi is another such waterbody which can treat your eyes with birds and fishes of a variety.

Yes all these tourist spots can be your next destination. Call us at 9338382999 or mail us at shakti@odishavacations.com to avail your adventurous holiday package in Odisha.

Abhijit Pattanayak
Odisha Vacations Services

Similipal Tiger Reserve


Adventure, thrill, surge , amusement, shock and nostalgia are some of the emotions that you are going to experience through your trip in the wilds of Similipal  National Park in the  district of Mayurbhanj. This national park which is the territory of 99 Royal Bengal Tigers and around  432 wild elephants can leave your nerves electrified. Encountering mammals , birds , reptiles  among the densely  grown Red cotton silk trees  called Semul  makes it a suspense paradise.


The trails of  tigers and elephants can drift you to rivers which often flow over the hills to form waterfalls. Some of the best waterfalls of India can been seen in this national park namely BAREHIPANI, JORANDA, SITAKUND , DEVKUND. Around 61 villages are still rooted in this region that solely depend on the mother nature for their survival.  Foreigners keen to see the life of our primitives follow the steps of this jungle to see the tribal life which still survives without electricity and medical aid.

One can visit this national park from November to June and take the pleasure of safari watching tigers, elephants, leopards, Gaurs, Chausingha .  Visit our website www.odishavacations.com to get more information about Similipal and other wildlife treasure of odisha. Call us at 9338382999 for booking or any queries.

Abhijit
Odisha Vacations Services

Friday 2 August 2019

Book Orissa Tour Packages Online at Best Price with Odisha Vacations Services


Formed in 1949 , the capital of Odisha ,Bhubaneswar is a well planned city. Within a decade it has transformed into a city almost equivalent to metros and on the verge of becoming a  smart city. Many elegant malls with theaters have poped up spread over different locations which provide access to entertainment.  Though many classic hotels are present yet some new projects are blooming to take Odisha towards  better hospitality. With modern  provisions and  a less explored tourism , Odisha is turning the new destination for not only tourist but corporate.


There are a numerous places to visit in Bhubaneswar  during  your leisure while you are here for work. The city of Shiva which has around 600 to 700 temples  flaunting the eccentricity of Kalinga architecture can let you aesthetically  pleased. Of all the Lingaraj temple, Raja Rani temple, Mukhteswar temple  are some of the most visited places in Bhubaneswar.   Pathanisamanta planetarium , Tribal museum and Museum of Natural history should be considered  visiting. The half natural and half man made caves on Khandagiri and Udaygiri Hills can be unforeseen for you .
Whether a short or long , planned or unplanned  whenever you visit Bhubaneswar take back a little more experience.  Odisha vacationsservices can guide you regarding the best time to visit tourist places with convenience. As a tour operator for Odisha we provide holiday packages, hotel reservation, cab and ticket booking too. 

Mail us at shakti@odishavacations.com or call us at 9338382999.

Abhijit Pattanayak
Odisha Vacations Services

Dance, Music & Sandart at Konark


Commenced from 1986, the Konark Dance and Music festival has been affluent in placing divergent cultures into proximity. It is a great soiree in the backdrop of Konark Sun Temple which put on show the talent of dancers and musicians.  Close to 30 national and 10 international performances  are arrayed  in this festival.  Odissi, Kathak , Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi, Manipuri are some of many classical dance forms that adorn the aesthetics of the mighty Sun temple. Folk and tribal dance along with tribal instruments are the pivotal acts of the show.


Grab the opportunity to witness this grand occasion from 1st Dec 2019 to 5th Dec 20109. Book your trip with Odisha Vacations Services , your tour operator for Odsiha ( www.odishavacations.com ). Mail us today at shakti@odishavacations.com (mobile - 9338382999) for ticket reservations, hotel and cab bookings  and to know more about Odisha holiday packages.

Driving just 3 km from the Sun temple is the one  of the cleanest  beaches of Asia , the Chandrabhaga beach. Stout waves of this beach makes it a place for beach sports. During this festival a Sand Art Exhibition is also held on the beach of Chandrabhaga. International artist are invited to showcase their sand arts.  With passion and talent in the air take the flavor of Odia cuisine which are exhibited near the temple and also on the beach. A perfect gate away this winter to feed the aesthete inside you.

Abhijit Pattanayak
Odisha Vacations Services