Located on the eastern coast of India, Odisha is a state which is famous for several reasons. It is a perfect hub of art, culture, historic locations and many other interesting things. For this reason, the state of Odisha has been considered as one of the booming states for tourism. Though sea beaches are the main attractions for the tourists, Odisha also offers a lot of other tourist interests too. From picturesque hill stations to rich wildlife, tourists can get intimate with so many natural amusements in this state. The best part about the state is that it is keen to promote its tourism sector and thus state owned accommodation as well as tourism packages are there to assists the foreign and domestic tourists.
Sea Beaches of Odisha
As stated earlier, holidays in Odisha are famous for its sea beaches. Some of the sea beaches are prominent tourist spots, offering bustling ambience due to heavy crowd, while some of the sea beaches are considered as new addition to the list of tourist places of Odisha, offering peaceful or calm aura along with picturesque views of the famous Bay of Bengal. Here is a guide to the beaches of Odisha:
Beaches of Puri
Puri is a holy place and the beaches of Puri are considered to be the most sacred, carrying tremendous religious essences for the Hindu pilgrimages. Puri is basically a small beach town, famous for being the host of the popular Jagannath temple, which is an iconic landmark of Odisha tourism. Millions of tourists come each year to experience the divinity of Nilachal (Puri beaches) and the temple of Jagannath. Plenty of accommodation options are there in Puri – starting from budget accommodation to sophisticated accommodations. Beaches are perfectly poised for sunbathing and enjoying other beach activities.
Gopalpur Sea Beach
Unlike Puri, Gopalpur sea beach is known for its peaceful aura and virgin beauty. Gopalpur can be reached from Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, via car services. You can enjoy sunbathing, beach sports, and beach adventure activities in Gopalpur. Generally Gopalpur beach is free of bustling noises though it becomes crowdie during festive seasons. New Year’s Eve and Christmas have been celebrated with great enthusiasm in Gopalpur.
Wildlife Tourism in Odisha
Odisha holidays would be nothing without exploring the wild side of this state. Several reserve forests and national parks are there where you can enjoy accommodations in tents, indulging in the fun of camping activities. Here is a guide for you:
- Satkosia: A perfect place for camping, offering picturesque view of Satkosia Lake surrounded with small mountains. Tigers, deer, elephant, wide variety of insects and birds can be observed here in Satkosia.
- Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary: Bhitarkanika is famous for housing Indian crocodiles and alligators. Yet another excellent place for enjoying the thrill of wild nature, amidst the dense green rain forest.
- Chilka: Odisha holiday packages should include Chilka, the famous backwater lake of India. It is the largest backwater lake, hosting a lot of immigrant birds and dolphins.
Konark – The Khajuraho of East India
Konark Temple is an abandoned temple, though it possesses immense significance in terms of tourism interests. The fine embossed art on walls of this temple will surely clinch your attention and the arts resemble to the famous Khajuraho temple of India.
