ODISHA, also called Orissa, state of india. Located in the northeastern part of the india, it is bounded by the states of Jharkhand and West bengal to the north and Northeast. Odisha- is also called the land of paddy fields and palm beaches, temples, rivers, waterfalls and tribal people, is filled with major attractions.

Also known as the soul of India, It’s a one of the beautiful place where you can relax on the beaches, visit the famous temples and explore the beauty of nature and wildlife. You can also find various monuments and art which gloriously stand to remind you of the history of the land. Odisha’s culture, fairs and festivals, dances and music are a treat for the tourists .

Places to visit in odisha.

Jagannath temple (puri)

Jagannath temple

The jagannath temple in puri was built in 1135-1150 by King Chodaganga deva of the Eastern Ganga dynasty and finished by his descendant, Anangabhima Deva, during the 12th century. This temple is also known as the other name like – ”Badadeula” and ‘sri kshetra’. And also known as holy ‘char dham’. Lord Jagannath, considered to be the Lord of the Universe, is a form of lords vishnu and Krishna.

Not only the place is famous The temple it also attract the tourist for the brown sand blue water beaches. You can see the incredible sunrises and sunsets over the Bay of Bengal sea from the Puri Beach. You can go for a quick dip in the ocean or just sun bathe on the enthralling golden sands. Puri is also world famous for Ratha Yatra .

Konark sun temple

Konark sun temple.

Konark sun temple is the one of the famous temple in odisha.The Sun temple of Konark was built in 1250 AD by the E king Narsimhadeva, It was take 12 year and 12000 artician to built this temple.

Most of the architectural figures which made the temple so famous, It was completely buried under the debris and sands, till the early 19th century. The existence of these beautiful lions, wheels, horses, elephants and the simhasana of Sun God being not known to the people, the visitors who came in these days could not even enjoy the halt of its beauty.

It is just 65 km from the capital bhubaneswar and 30 km from puri. There is a sea beach ChandraBhaga beach at a distance of 3 Km from Sun temple Konark towards Puri.

Chilika lake

Chilika lake.

The Chilies lake is Asia’s largest salt water lake. It’s spread over Khurda,Ganjam and Puri districts of odisha. Balugaon, Rambha, Barkul and Satapada are the major citis where You can visit Chilika.

The lake consists a number of islands like- Nalabana, Kalijai, Somolo, Break-fast, Rajhansa and Honeymoon etc. The Chilika lake attracts the visitors around 150 types of migratory birds every year in winter season and also attracts over 160 types of aquatic and wild life animals. Another major attraction at chilika is the dolphins which are often spotted off Satpada Island. Satpada, bounded by the lagoon on three sides, offers an excellent view and attracts the visitors to its entire 30 km stretch of sand bar.

Lingaraj temple

Lingaraj temple.

The Lingaraj temple is located in the capital of Bhubaneswar. Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to lord Shiva , The temple is believed to the oldest and largest temple in the Bhubaneswar . Though, it is believed that some parts of the temple was built originally in the 6th century but was renovated and was build in a fully fledged way only in the 11th century. The temple has been divided into four distinct parts which are Yajna Shala, Natya Shala, Garbh Griha and Bhoga Mandap.

The remarkable structure of the temple gives the tint of Kalinga style of architecture. The aesthetic spectacular look at their apex in this architectural exhibition. Erected in red sandstone, Lingraj Temple has the stone of the darkest shade.

Udayagiri and khandagiri Caves

The hills of Udayagiri and Khandagiri located on the outskirts of Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar. The hills house a number of caves, most of which have been carved out by Jain monks and artisans from the times of King Kharavela . Udayagiri means “Sunrise Hill” and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves. The largest and the most beautiful, Cave 1, Rani Gumpha or Queen’s Cave. Udayagiri Hathigumpha (cave 14) and Ganeshagumpha (cave 10) are especially well known due to art treasures of their sculptures and reliefs as well as due to their historical importance.

Udayagiri caves

Across the road, Khandagiri offers fine views over Bhubaneswar from its summit. The steep path splits about one-third of the way up the hill. The right path goes to Ananta Cave with its carved figures of athletes, women, elephants and geese carrying flowers.

Shanti stupa (Dhauli)

Dhauli Shanti stupa .

Shanti stupa is located just 8 km from south bhubaneswar, At The right side of Daya river. Also known as a peace pagda. Since King Ashoka adopted the path of peace and tranquility and resorted to Buddhism, he laid the foundation of Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa at a place which is known for the end of Kalinga War.

The construction of Shanti Stupa of Dhauligiri was assisted by Fuji Guruji .The overall structure of the stupa is in the shape of a dome. One can spot the Buddha footprints as well as the Bodhi tree over the stone panels.

This stupa is also regarded as a symbol of peace for the future generation.

Nandankanan zoological park

Nandankanan is the Indias first zoo with a white tiger safari, Established in 1960, it was opened to the public in 1979 and it’s spread in 1080 acre of area. The major exhibits of this zoo is – Lion safari, Butterfly park, Orchid house , White tiger safari, Botanical garden and Rope way.

The zoo is home to about 1660 individual animals representing 166 species, including 67 species of mammals, 81 species of birds, and 18 species of reptiles.