10 most beautiful places of Odisha
10. Mangalajodi
Situated on the banks of Chilka, Asia’s largest salt water lake, Mangalajodi is also known as the paradise of birds. It is the largest winter shelter for migratory birds. And hence it is also one of the popular tourist attractions for bird watchers and nature lovers around the world.
9. Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
The caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, located on the hills at a distance of about 7 kilometers from Bhubaneswar city, are considered to be older than 350 AD. It is said that these caves were built to house Jain Monks. There are a total of 18 caves inside Udayagiri Cave, while there are about 15 caves in Khandagiri Cave. These ancient caves were first discovered by a British officer Andrew Starlin in the 19th century. And today it is one of the most beautiful tourist places of Odisha.
8. Dhauligiri Hills
Dhauligiri Hills, located at a short distance from Bhubaneswar, is an important Buddhist pilgrimage site. These hills are famous for the Kalinga war which changed the life of Ashoka. It is said that it was here that Emperor Ashoka realized the direction of a terrible crime. And he also supported Buddhism while adopting the path of peace. Dhauli Giri is most liked for the inscriptions of Ashoka. This place holds a vast historical importance in the tourism of Odisha.
7. Konark Beach
Konark Beach, one of the busiest beaches of Odisha, is located near the Konark Temple. And this beautiful beach further increases the glory of this temple. Clean sand, Sun rays and Cool breeze are the specialties of Konark beach. It attracts a lot of tourists every year not only from India but from all the world.
6. Raghurajpur Village
The lush green Raghurajpur village, about 110 kilometers away from Puri, the famous pilgrimage and seaside town of Odisha, is famous for its heritage of craftsmanship. Here you will see beautiful paintings on the clean walls in every house. It is said that the Pattachitra of Odisha dates back to the 12th century and has been transmitted from one generation to the next. Many people come from all over the country to see these beautiful paintings.
5. Nandankanan Zoological Park
Nandankanan Zoological Park, built on 990 acres of land in Bhubaneswar, is the first Indian Zoo to join the World Association of Zoos and Aquarium. About 2 million tourists visit Nandankanan Zoological Park annually. It is said that there are 1660 animals of 120 species in Nandankanan.
4. Lingaraj Temple
Shiva and Vishnu, then you must know about the famous Lingaraj Temple located in Bhubaneswar. Lingaraj Temple is one of the ancient temples of India whose structure is very excellent. The height of this temple is 55 meters and very magnificent carvings have been done on it. The temple has been constructed in Kalinga and Oriya style.
3. Puri Beach
One of the safest and most beautiful beaches in the country, Puri Beach extends along the shores of the Bay of Bengal. This beach is also considered to be the abode of Lord Jagannath. And perhaps that is why many pilgrims come here to take a bath in the sea. The view of Puri beach at sunset is very attractive and that is why a huge crowd of tourists is seen here all the time.
2. Shri Jagannath Temple
The famous religious place of Hindus, Shri Jagannath Temple is dedicated to Shri Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu. This temple is a wonderful temple built on the eastern end of the Bay of Bengal, which has been called Vaikuntha of the earth in the Puranas. It is one of the four Dhams of Lord Vishnu and is also known as Shri Kshetra, Shri Purushottam Kshetra, Swakshatra, Nilanchal and Nilgiri. The red flag installed on the top of this temple always waves in the opposite direction of the wind. It is said that this is one of the grandest and tallest temples in the world. Which is spread over four lakh square kilometers and its height is about 214 feet.
1. Konark Sun Temple
Konark Sun Temple full of mysteries, things like the beautiful beach and the rich culture here make Konark of Odisha one of the most popular tourists destinations in India. Along with Indian tourists, a large number of foreign tourists also reach here. This temple was built by King Narasimhadeva 1 of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in 1250 CE. This temple has been built in the shape of the chariot of Sun God and this chariot has 12 pairs of wheels which are shown pulling the chariot by 7 horses. These 7 horses symbolize 7 days and 12 pairs of wheels represent 24 hours of the day. Best 10 Places to Visit in Tamil Nadu