Odisha

A seaside state in eastern India, with the Konark Sun Temple, the holy city of Puri and an ancient city of thousand-year-old temples.

Odisha lies in eastern India on the Bay of Bengal. The capital, Bhubaneswar, is known for its many ancient Hindu temples and called the "Temple City"; Puri is a pilgrimage city home to the Jagannath Temple, which holds the grand Rath Yatra chariot festival every year; and the Konark Sun Temple, designed as a chariot and covered in fine stone carving, is a World Heritage Site. Chilika Lake is one of Asia's largest lagoons, where winter brings migratory birds and Irrawaddy dolphins. The best season is October to March, and Bhubaneswar Airport is the main gateway.

Destinations

• Bhubaneswar
• Puri
• Koraput
• Gopalpur-on-Sea
• Digha

Itineraries

• Odisha Temples, Coast & Chilika Lake – Connect Bhubaneswar, Konark, and Puri, then head south along Chilika Lake to the coastal town of Gopalpur.
• Koraput Tribal Highlands & Weekly Markets – Take the Araku Valley mountain railway up to the highlands, visit the Thursday Onkadelli market, and see waterfalls, ca…