Odisha Tourism- Scenic, Serene And Sublime

If you want to be bathed with copper hues of the sunlight and get stupefied at the breath taking view of the picturesque hills,dance with the breezy trees in dresses more fabulous than any designer can craft and get lost in the splendid monuments of the bygone era then Odisha welcomes you with open arms. This article is about few such marvellous places of Odisha which will twist your arms to get your bags packed and set out on a vacation to Odisha.

1. Bhubaneswar
The capital of Odisha, Bhubaneswar is famously called the temple city of India, with over 2000 temples build in kalinga style of architecture. Bhubaneswar is an outstanding example where history meets the contemporary world. It also has buddhist sites including the Dhaulagiri. The glory of the ancient age is writ large on its face. Lingaraja temple, Udayagiri and khandgiri caves, Nandankanan zoological park and the Odisha state museum vare some of its major tourist attraction.

2. Cuttack

It is one of the most ancient cities of Odisha which has survived many great wars and rebellions.It has its own distinct cuisine and the best part of it is you don't have to pay through your nose for any of these. World famous balijatra is waiting, here in Cuttack to give you an extraordinary experience. Lalitgiri, Barabati fort, Bhitarkanika mangroves and Netaji birthplace museum are its major tourist attraction.

3.Sambalpur

Someone has truly said a thing of beauty is joy forever.This is relevant in Sambalpur. Well,Sambalpur offers some of the most outstanding natural sites and you can lose all your worries among the crystal clear waterfalls. Hirakud dam, the world's longest dam is situated here. Apart from that you will surely adore the Debrigarh wildlife Sanctuary and cattle island.

4. Puri

This vacation get a little spiritual and connect to God through the holy atmosphere of Lord Jagganath Temple. The famous Sun temple of Konark is located here which has been granted the status of World Heritage Centre by UNESCO. The alluring beaches and the vibrant festivals makes it worth visiting Puri. Pipili and Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary attracts tourists from all over the world.

5. Paradip

Paradip port is located at the confluence ofMahanadi river and the Bay of Bengal.You will never be dead on your feet with it's scenic beauties and charismatic sunrise and sunset. Gahirmatha Sanctuary is another sightseeing.

My words can't do justice to the splendour of Odisha. There's a lot to explore here and trust me it can never get more exciting.So Odisha is inviting you for an extraordinary experience. Are you coming????