ODISHA TRAVEL GUIDE

Justifying the extraordinaire, Odisha, the quiet and serene east part of India is a travel destination for those aspiring to see the elements that add up to make the country unique. Fringed by the Bay of Bengal on its eastmost side, Odisha is a lesser-known beach destination that by no means should stay a secret anymore. Home to a plethora of Hindu temples and surprisingly, Buddhist shrines, Odisha is tourism place that takes you back in the glorious time of Ashoka the Great. The architecture in this eastern state is one of the reasons to fall in love with but wait till you see the colossal chariot of Lord Jagannath, the articulate sand art by Sudarshan Patnaik, the lively tribal culture, and the surreal landscape.

Capital: Bhubaneswar Location: East India

BEST TIME TO VISIT ODISHA:

The months between November and February are perfect to plan a holiday to Odisha.

WHY VISIT ODISHA?:

For offbeat and less-crowded beaches, Jagannath Rath Yatra, pilgrimage (Chardham Yatra), tribal tourism, rural tourism, art & craft, fair & festival, wildlife, lakes (Chilika lake), waterfall, Oliver Ridley turtles, delectable cuisine.

TEMPERATURE

·        24°C to 44°C

Summer

·        21°C to 35°C

Monsoon

·        10°C to 27°C

Winter

Top Tourist Places in Odisha

There are some tourist destinations in India that are better left unexplored because it’s their simplicity that people like the most. Odisha, the land whose every corner is blessed with natural wonders, art and craft, history, finest architecture, and age-old values is what makes it a joyful ride to the eastern part of India. From having places of worship like Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple, Mukteshwar Temple which are guarded by the love of devotees to Simlipal National Park, Bhitarkanika Wetland and Nandankanan Zoological Park, Nalabana Bird Sanctuary that have been the hub

of top things to do like wildlife safari, bird watching; from best tourism places like Puri Beach, Chilika lake, Ratnagiri that help you change your frame of mind ever so often to hill stations like Mahendragiri, Dhenkanal, Daringbadi that are worth having extended sightseeing tours. The charm of this state can’t really be put into words but can only be explored. The chance of which Tour My India gives you through its incredible Odisha Tour Packages that are just right for a great holiday experience.

Top Tourist Places in Odisha

There are some tourist destinations in India that are better left unexplored because it’s their simplicity that people like the most. Odisha, the land whose every corner is blessed with natural wonders, art and craft, history, finest architecture, and age-old values is what makes it a joyful ride to the eastern part of India. From having places of worship like Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple, Mukteshwar Temple which are guarded by the love of devotees to Simlipal National Park, Bhitarkanika Wetland and Nandankanan Zoological Park, Nalabana Bird Sanctuary that have been the hub

of top things to do like wildlife safari, bird watching; from best tourism places like Puri Beach, Chilika lake, Ratnagiri that help you change your frame of mind ever so often to hill stations like Mahendragiri, Dhenkanal, Daringbadi that are worth having extended sightseeing tours. The charm of this state can’t really be put into words but can only be explored. The chance of which Tour My India gives you through its incredible Odisha Tour Packages that are just right for a great holiday experience.

Best Time to Visit Odisha

Odisha being one of the most beautiful Indian States is an ideal destination throughout the year.  Having religious and spiritual significance, the state is explored by thousands of tourists and devotees across the globe every year. Winters make the ideal time to plan a trip to Odisha as the weather remains balmy and pleasant. Summers are scorching and Odisha is witnessed by the tourists during the monsoon season as well.

WINTERS

Winters between October and February is the most suitable to get around Odisha and explore the beautiful state. The weather is cool, pleasant and perfect with 10°C. Visiting Odisha during the winter season you would witness the lush greenery all around and will have the opportunity to reminisce the scintillating views. The pleasant weather of the season would allow you to make the most out of your trip to Odisha where you can roam around the temples easily. If you are a nature lover, then Odisha will provide you with a lifetime experience where you can witness the migratory birds.

SUMMER

Summer season in Odisha starts from April and lasts till June. During this, Odisha remains hot and humid with temperature lingering between 24°C – 35°C. However, if you are up to plan your trip during the summer season to experience the scorching heat of Odisha for a unique experience then you can go ahead as the evenings are quite pleasant and one can think of planning a visit in summer season in Odisha. In fact, summer is a good time to enjoy and celebrate festivals like Chandan Yatra, Maha Vishuva Sankranti, Raja Praba and Rath Yatra.

MONSOON

Monsoon season in Odisha begins from the month of July and lasts till September. People of Odisha wait for the arrival of the monsoon as the state expect heavy rains lasting till September which enhances the beauty of Odisha, making it more green and alluring. If you are up to experience the incessant rain of Odisha then go ahead planning a trip by seeking travel advice that would help you cover everything from the scratch.

Adventure Tourism in Odisha

Odisha boasts of the largest coastal lagoon in Asia as well as one of the largest crocodile sanctuaries, zoological parks, mangrove ecosystems, coastlines and two major tiger reserves in India. This makes the eastern Indian state a natural destination for adventure tourism for people across the globe. Near Chilika Lake, is the 31.5 km long coastline from Puri-Konark that offers several things to do to the intrepid travelers from riding water scooter at the Puri beach and surfing at the Ramchandi beach that hosts the India Surf Festival every year in November. Also a simple ride on the Puri-Konark marine drive that offers the exceptional vistas on the golden sands, clear blue waters, and the occasional sighting of deer from the casuarina groves is an adventure in itself. The next adventure stopover is the Bhitarkanika National Park, a 672 sq km wildlife sanctuary surrounded by the second largest mangrove ecosystem in India. The national park is among the largest crocodile sanctuaries and is the home to some largest saltwater crocodiles in the world. You can explore the area on a motorized boat and can see super-sized crocodiles in water and basking on land up close. Chilika Lake, covering an area of more than 1,100 sq km is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia!

It is the most exciting place for adventure tours that offers several adventure activities in Odisha including bird watching at Nalaban Island, dolphin watching in Satapada, boat ride at the idyllic Rambha bay, and camping at Nirmaljhara waterfall. If you are a tiger lover and wish for some serious jungle exploration, then Simlipal Tiger Reserve and Satkosia George are the two adventure places to visit in the state. Apart from tigers, these two tiger reserves have sizable populations of Asian elephant, barking deer, leopard, wild boar, and gaur. In case you are an elephant admirer, you can see the majestic animals at Chandaka forest that is spread over an area of 175.79 sq km and also accommodates different animals species including sloth bear, hyena, Indian wolf, pangolin, and mouse deer. Your adventure holidays to Odisha is incomplete without a visit to Nandankanan Zoological Park, the second largest zoological park in the country with an area of 400 hectare, that has a plethora of wildlife fauna and offers several adventure activity options such as tiger safari, lion safari, a ride on the cable car, paddle boating on the Kanjia Lake.