Tourism is one of the important sources of earning for Odisha’s people. Because of the beautiful tourist places of Odisha, the tourist flow to this land is very huge, and every year the number of tourists increases. There are thousands of winsome destinations present that you can catch when planning your Odisha tour packages with Odisha Tourism Center, but some places that are very much visited by tourists are:
Puri
Puri is a coastal city that has its shores washed by the Bay of Bengal. It is one of the most popular seaside destinations in eastern India. The abode of Lord Jagannath constitutes one of the four Dhams or celebrated pilgrimage sites of India.
Bhubaneswar
This ‘Temple City of India’ is the capital city of Odisha. Countless temples define the landscape of this old city which account for Bhubaneswar’s status as an important Hindu pilgrimage site. The Kalinga style of architecture which flourished in Odisha is perhaps nowhere better manifested than in the temples of Bhubaneswar which include the likes of Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Parasuramewar Temple, and Rajarani Temple. Apart from temples, there are the Jain rock-cut caves of Udaygiri and Khandagiri dating back to the 2nd century BC. The extremely popular Nandankanan Zoological Park and Botanical Garden also located in Bhubaneswar forms one of its major tourist attractions. It is the first city where you will land when planning your Odisha tour packages with Odisha Tourism Center.
Sun Temple Konark
Built-in the 13th century AD, the Konark temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun god. The Sun Temple of Konark marks the highest point of achievement of Kalinga architecture depicting the Grace and the boundless creative energy of Odishan artists and their impressive contribution to the treasury of Indian Art.
Bird Calling
Chilka Lake in Odisha is one of India’s migratory birds’ paradise. Chilka Lake is very prosperous in aquatic species as its basin area has about 160 various species of crustaceans, fish, and many more marine lives. To catch the splendid marine life glimpses, numerous fishing boats can be seen in the lake to bring the day’s catch.
Wildlife
With one-third of the state covered by forests, Odisha boasts of as many as 18 sanctuaries including two national parks. The more popular among these are Bhitarkanika National Park, Chandaka Sanctuary, Nalabana or Chilka Sanctuary, Simlipal Tiger Reserve, Satakosia or Tikarapara Sanctuary, and Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary – the world’s largest known nesting grounds for the Olive Ridley Turtle.
These are the prominent tourist destinations you will love to visit when you Odisha tour packages. So plan your visit with Odisha Tourism Center.
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