orissa travel |
Facts And Figures |
Area |
60162 sq mi |
Capital |
Bhubaneswar |
Population |
36,706,920 |
Languages |
Oriya |
Airports |
Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Hirakud, Jharsuguda, Konark, Rourkela. |
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tourist attractions |
Bhubaneswar |
Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Orissa, is situated in its eastern side. The city boasts of majestic temples and shrines, which form a major part of its tourist attractions. It serves as the perfect example of the fusion of age-old customs and traditions and modern aspirations. This is one of the basic reasons why tourism is Bhubaneshwar is gaining momentum day by day. People are coming to the city from various parts of India as well as the world to witness it unique splendor.
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Konark |
Located at a distance of nearly 65 km from Bhubaneswar, Konark city is famous throughout the world for its magnificent Sun Temple, which is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. It is one of the three cities that form the Golden Triangle of tourism in Orissa. Konark is a city that is well known for its architectural wonders. Besides the numerous temples and maths, its other major attraction is the Konark Beach, one of the most enchanting beaches of India.
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Puri |
Puri, known as the dwelling place of Lord Jagannath, is one of the most visited tourist destinations of India. It is situated on the eastern side of Orissa and lies about 60 km away from the capital city of Bhubaneswar. The major attractions of the city comprise of its marvelous temples and gorgeous beaches. There are four sacred Hindu Dhams in India and Puri is one of them. The city is also known as 'Jagannath Puri', 'Martya Vaikuntha' or 'Sri Purusottama Dham'.
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Other's Cities |
Bhubaneswar |
Konark |
Puri |
Jagannath Temple |
Rath Yatra |
Udaigiri |
Ratnagiri |
Udaigiri & Khandagiri Caves |
Dhauli Hill |
Bandhavgarh |
Sanchi |
Chitrakoot |
Lingaraj Temple |
Konark Dance Festival |
Chilka Lake |
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