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Orissa Tour |
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Orissa is home to a rich culture and heritage. There are a number of monuments and destinations in Orissa that make the state
one of the popular tourist destinations in India. Besides the natural beauty, there are a number of religious (sacred) places
in Orissa that are closely related with Hindusm, Buddhism and Jainism. The grand architecture and sculpture of Jagannath
temple, Lingraja temple, Mukteshwar temple and the Sun temple leave the visitors spellbound. Events like the holy Jagannath
Rath yatra in Puri attract a large number of devotees every year. In addition to the above mentioned tourist attractions
there are many other popular spots in Orissa, which are worth visiting!
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Hot Destinations of Orissa Tour
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Bhubaneswar: It is the capital town of this magnificent state and is located on the
eastern side. It flaunts some of the finest temples and shrines that are counted
among the tourist attractions in Orissa. It is an exemplary instance of the blend
of age-old customs and traditions and contemporary aspirations. Lingaraja temple,
Rajarani temple, Parasuramesvera temple and Yogini temple, Mukteswar, Siddheswar
and Kedargauri temples are the important temples here. Handicrafts Museum,
Khandagiri-Udayagiri Caves, Orissa State Museum and Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary
are some of the must watch tourist spots located here.
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Major Tourist Attractions : Lingaraj Temple
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Konark: It is well-known all over the world for its outstanding Sun Temple, which is dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. In addition to
its breathtaking architectural wonders, the Konark Beach is also a famous place of tourist interest which also has one of the
most delightful beaches of eastern India.
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Major Tourist Attractions : Sun Temple
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Puri: It is one of the most frequented tourist destinations of Orissa and is known to be the abode of Lord Jagannath. Its beaches
and splendid temples form the most important Orissa tourist attractions. Puri is also among one of the four important Hindu
Dhams in India and is quite revered by the Hindu pilgrims. The leading attraction of Puri is the Jagannath Temple, one of the
most popular as well as the biggest temples of Orissa. This temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath and was established in the
12th century.
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Major Tourist Attractions : Jagannath Temple
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Udaigiri & Khandagiri Caves: Udaygiri & Khandagiri caves are some of the famous tourist attractions in Orissa. The most popular ones to mention would be
Akshay Ganga, Gupta Ganga, Shyam Kund and Radha Kund. The most mystical among them all is the 24-Tirthankaras Cave as it
features the carvings of the twenty-four Apostles of Jainism on the massive stones.
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Ratnagiri: It is an impressive Buddhist site which is located on a small hill and is surrounded by rivers all over. While ascending the
hill you will come across wonderful vistas of vast plains with lush greenery. Two large monasteries, including Sri Ratnagiri
Mahavihara Aryabhikshu Sangha were unearthed during the excavations that were carried out here.
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Chilka Lake: Chilka Lake is recognized for its exotic splendor and is one of the largest lakes not only India, but in the entire Asian
continent stretching over an area of 1,100 sq km. It is an ideal picnic spot and offers ample scope for boating, fishing and
bird watching. You can relax and spend some quality time here during your tour to Orissa.
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