Orissa's unspoilt coastline, virgin forests, hospitable populace and its rich historical and cultural heritage make for an ideal recipe for travel and leisure. Some of the major tourist hotspots are listed below:
Bhubaneswar (0 Kms from Bhubanesawr)
Bhubaneswar enjoys the status of a capital city of Orissa. During ancient times, there were nearly 2,000 temples of which around 500 survive today. Steps have been initiated to conserve this ageless wealth.
The salubrious climate, the lush green surroundings and a skyline dotted with ancient temples and modern highrises make Bhubaneswar a must-visit for tourists both domestic and international.
The temple attractions of the city include Bindusagar, Vaital temple, Mukteshwar temple, Kedareswar temple, Parasurameswara temple, Lingaraja temple, Raja Rani temple and Brahmeswar temple etc. 8 Km from Bhubaneswar, caves of Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri, Udaygiri, and Khandgiri, the White Pagoda and Rock edicts at Dhauli, Taptapani near Cuttack are some of the other interesting tourist destinations. Besides visits to the Planetarium and the Tribal museum near Baramunda Bus Station, the Handicraft Museum, Botanical garden will definitely leave one spellbound.
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Accommodation is easy to come by, thanks to the boom in the hotel and hospitality industry in the state. Customised service, mouth-watering cuisine, top-of-the-line rooms and suites in the hotels make tourists feel they are in a home away from home.
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Puri (62 Kms from Bhubanesawr)
Puri is another major tourist destination of Orissa. Just a 62 km drive from Bhubaneswar, Puri holds the attraction of Lord Jagannath temple the famed Rath Yatra (a Chariot Procession)
The Chilka Lake, the largest brackish water lake in Asia and home to the rare Irrawady dolphins, the Simlipal National Park (36km from Bhubaneswar), Barheipani -106 km, Hirakund, Duduma Waterfall must figure on any tourist's itinerary.
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Konark (62 Kms from Bhubanesawr)
Orissa's main attraction lies in the black pagoda of Konark. Around 62 km from Bhubaneswar, Konark boats of the famous Sun temple, that finds pride of place in the World Heritage sites list. A visit to this unique temple carved in the form of a Chariot is simply awe-inspiring. Pipli town famous for its applique handicraft lies at a distance of 21 km from Bhubaneswar is also a worth-visiting site. Other charms close by are Nandankanan-23 km from Bhubaneswar and famous for a Lion Safari Park, Gopalpur- on-sea -196 km an exquisite beach resort. The Hirakud Dam, the world's longest earth dam, waterfalls, hotwater springs, the list of attractions is endless.
Please click on the following link to get more information on konark
http://www.allindiatravelinfo.com/konark-travel-india.html
Paradip (120 Kms from Bhubanesawr)
Paradip is a port town and a notified area council in Jagatsinghapur District of Orissa.
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