Orissa

Jagannath Temple Lingaraja Temple Konark Sun Temple Dhauli Hill Chandipur Beach Barehipani Falls Hirakud Dam Cuttack Chandi Temple

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Wedged between West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, Orissa lies on the eastern coast of India with the waters of the Bay of Bengal swirling along its eastern and southeastern boundaries. With an area of about 1,55,707 square kilometres, the state offers diverse habitats from lush green and hilly terrain to coastal plains and rolling river valleys, crises-crossed by the Brahmani, the Mahanadi and the Bansadhara rivers. In its long history spanning several centuries, the region of modern Orissa is today one of the most popular with tourists. Location Orissa, situated in the north-eastern part of the Indian peninsula, is bound by the Bay of Bengal on the east, West Bengal in the north east, Bihar on the north, Madhya Pradesh on the west and Andhra Pradesh on the south. The state extends between the latitudes 17°49' North and 22°34" North and longitudes 81°29' East and 87°29' East. History In its long history spanning more than just the present millennium, the region of modern Orissa was known by different names at different points of time-Kalinga, Utkala, Kongada and Odr-desha. Ancient Orissa had a number of important ports such as Paloura, Tamralipti and Dharmra along Orissa's 482 km long open coastline. It is little wonder then that a flourishing maritime trade existed between Paloura (now Puri) and the Indonesian islands. As a result, the influence of the Pali language and Buddhism spread, in due course, to Southeast Asia. The old Buddhist connection with these regions is visible in the 'Peace Pagoda' built by the Japanese Buddhists in this century and the Dhavateswar temple on the Dhauli hilltop near Bhubaneswar.
Capital:Bhubaneswar
Best time to visit:November to march
Location: Eastern India
Why to visit Orissa: The north eastern state of India that will take your heart away if you visit it once in your life.

**Top Destinations**
1.	Jagannatha temple The ancient temple of Lord Jagannatha is a famous sacred Hindu temple,located on the eastern coast Puri. Shree Jagannath temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra and one of the holiest Hindu Char Dham sites.	Register
2.	Lingaraja Temple Lingaraj Temple is one of the oldest temples in capital city of Bhubaneswar and one among the 12 most famous non-Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva. The temple is the most prominent landmark of the Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state.	Register
3.	Konark Sun Temple Konark Sun Temple is one of the well famous tourist attractions in Orissa, dedicated to the Sun God. The temple is in the shape of a gigantic chariot and part of World Heritage Site in India also featured on the list of Seven Wonders of India	Register
4.	Dhauli Hill Dhauli hills is famous for a dazzling white peace pagoda or Shanti Stupa also has an ancient Shiva temple. The nearby region of Dhauli hills also houses Ashokan edicts and possibly a Stupa at Bhaskareshwar temple.	Register
5.	Chandipur Beach The unique beach of Chandipur is also known as the disappearing sea because the water recedes from 1 to 4 kilometers during the ebb tide. Chandipur Beach a suitable picnic spot and the beach supports bio-diversity of Horseshoe crab.	Register
6.	Barehipani Falls Barehipani Falls is the tallest waterfall in Odisha and one amongst the higher waterfalls in India. The waterfall is a two tiered waterfall located in the core area of Simlipal National Park along with Joranda Falls near by.	Register
7.	Hirakud Dam Hirakud Dam is one of the first river valley dam started after India’s independence, built across the Mahanadi River in Sambalpur. The Dam is the longest major earthen dam in India and also forms the biggest artificial lake in Asia which provides an ideal environment for the wildlife.	Register
8.	Cuttack Chandi Temple An ancient temple dedicated to the Goddess Chandi is known as Cuttack Chandi Temple,located nearby the banks of the Mahanadi River. The goddess popularly called as Maa Katak Chandi and worshipped in various incarnations of Durga during the puja.	Register

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Price per person	Days and Nights	Inclusion
Rs. 2000/-	3 days 2 nights	food , travelling , stay
Rs. 3000/-	4 days 3 nights	food , travelling , stay
Rs. 4000/-	5 days 4 nights	food , travelling , stay
Rs. 4000/-	6 days 5 nights	food , travelling , stay
Rs. 4800/-	7 days 6 nights	food , travelling , stay