Odisha

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Odisha (formerly Orissa), an eastern Indian state located on the Bay of Bengal, is famous for its ancestral societies and numerous old Hindu temples. The capital, Bhubaneswar, is home to many temples, notably the intricately carved Mukteshvara. The Lingaraj Temple complex, dating to the eleventh- century, is set around sacred Bindusagar Lake. The Odisha State Museum is concentrated on the area’s history and environment.

Bhubaneswar:

Bhubaneswar is an old city in the eastern state of Odisha. Many temples established from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple. 

 Via Air: Bhubaneswar has an airport of its own and can be reached from cities worldwide. Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport connecting both international and domestic passengers with the city. 

 Via Train: Bhubaneswar is the divisional headquarters for the East Coast Railways. The city is well connected to most of the major cities across the nation. 

 Via Road: Several bus services, both government-operated and privately owned, connect you to Bhubaneswar from different parts of the country.

Attractions:

• Udaygiri & Khandagiri
• Lingaraja Temple
• Nandankanan Zoo
• Rajarani Temple
• Mukteshwar Temple
• Dhauli Shanti Stupa
• Odisha state museum

Puri:

Puri is a city and a district in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district’s headquarters and is located on the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometres south of the state capital, Bhubaneswar.

 Via Air: Bhubaneswar has an airport of its own and can be reached from cities across the globe which is 60 Km away from Puri. Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport connecting both international and domestic passengers with the city. 

 Via Train: The city is well connected to most of the major cities across the nation. 

 Via Road: Several bus services, both government-operated and privately owned, connect you to Puri from different parts of the country.

Attractions:

• Puri Beach
• Shri Jagannath temple
• Konark sun temple
• Chandrabhaga sea beach
• Chilka Lake

Daringbadi:

Daringbadi is a hill station in the Kandhmal district of Odisha state in eastern India. Widely known as “Kashmir of Odisha”, it is situated at the height of 3000 ft and is a popular tourist destination. Back in British rule, a British officer named Daring Saheb was in charge of this place.

How to reach:

You can reach Daringbadi from Bhubaneswar (251 km) and other important state/places by regular bus services. The shortest and easiest way to reach Daringbadi is to book a private taxi from the nearest location like Berhampur, Phulbani or Balliguda. Nearest airport Bhubaneswar. Nearest railway station Berhampur.

Attractions:

Sunset point

Hill view park

Coffee Garden