On the east coast of India there is a beautiful state famous for its temples and beaches, yes you are right the state is Orissa. It occupies an important place on the Indian tourist map. Tourists from all over the world come to visit Orissa especially to see Puri Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple and Bhubenashwer. Orissa is a melting pot of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The state occupies a supreme position in the field of art, culture and music. Tourists are amazed by the beauty of the state, frankly speaking the state has not yet been properly explored. Below I am trying to locate some interesting places in Orissa.

Bhubaneshwar – A wonderful capital city, surrounded by temples and shrines, it is also the commercial center of the state. Besides the temples and architecture, the most interesting attractions near Bhubaneshwar are Nandan Kann. An exciting place for lovers of wildlife. It is the largest lion safari park in the country. The most interesting thing about the park is that the animals in the park are not caged… so you can imagine how adventurous the park is.

Puri – There is not a single person in India who has not heard the name of Puri. Every year during Ratha Yatra millions of people come here to witness the ancient Orissan tradition. It’s an amazing meeting. In addition to this incredible festival, Puri beach is another of the main attractions for tourists. It attracts both pilgrims and pleasure seekers.

Konark: It is the venue of the world famous dance festival ‘Konark Dance Festival’, which is held at the back of the Konark Sun Temple. The temple is famous for its majestic size and architecture. The added attraction is the chandrabhaga beach near Konark. It has an excellent place for luxury and fun. There are other tourist places near Konark like Kuruma, Chaurasi, Ramachandi, Astranga.

Chilka – It is the largest brackish water lake in Asia and is famous for bird watching, boating and fishing. Chilka is also called the queen of natural beauty. The scenic beauty in Chilka is very beautiful. There are some islands in the lake that attract a large number of tourists.

Cuttack – Cuttack is called the millennium city of Orissa. It is located at the apex of the delta and is an interesting place to visit.

Orissa is famous for its art and culture. Odissi dance is a rare dance form flourishing for centuries. Orissan music occupies a paramount position in Hindustani classical music.

Each state in India is special and offers many things to see. Similarly, Orissa offers great entertainment to tourists, including its cuisines and different types of fabrics. The wildlife in Orissa is very rich and attracts many tourists. Never forget to buy Ikkat and Kotki saree from Orissa.

So get ready to explore the beautiful state of India.