11 MOST FAMOUS TOURIST PLACES IN ODISHA

Odisha is the land of beauty, situated on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. In Odisha, there are many heritage sites with architectural wonders, sunkissed temples, national parks, rivers,  beaches, hill stations, valleys,  museums, and other tourist places in India.

Odisha is the land of God. There are so many tourist spots in Odisha. You need at least 2-3 days to complete each of them. Odisha is full of attractive tourist spots.

If you are thinking of travel to Odisha here is some Most Famous Tourist places in Odisha:

11 Most Famous Tourist places in Odisha:

Bhubaneswar: 

Bhubaneswar, The city of the temple that has a strong foothold in the history of India, is also the capital of Odisha. Bhubaneshwar is an ancient city with temples, dams, breathtaking parks, ancient caves, picturesque lakes, and renowned museums. This is one of the Most Famous Tourist places in Odisha.

There are some famous Hindu religious sites such as Lingaraj Temple, Parasurameswara Temple, Rajarani Temple, and Ananta Vasudeva Temple. There are two spots of wildlife Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary and Nandankanan Zoological Park etc.

Places to Visit:

Lingaraj Temple, ISKCON, Raja Rani Temple, Parasurameswara Temple, Nandankanan Zoological Park Bindu Sagar, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary, Gandhi Park, etc.

Best Time: 

   July to March

Puri: 

Puri is a beautiful city situated in Odisha. It is situated on the shore of the Bay of Bengal and offers a stunning sunlit landscape with palm trees and sparkling waves. It is one among the Char Dham, the most pious pilgrimage sites for Hindus. It has world-famous temples like the Jagannath Temple, Gundicha temple, Vimala Temple, Loknath Temple, and many more.

Puri is known as the ‘Beach city’. It is also famous for its traditional Odia culture and the heritage of its tribal people. It is one of the most famous tourist places in Odisha.

Places to Visit:

Sri Jagannath temple, Puri beach, Sudarshan Crafts museum, Daya River, Baliharachandi Beach, Nalbana Bird Sanctuary, Sonar Gouranga Mandir, Swargadwar beach, Sakshigopal temple, etc.

Best Time:

October to March

Chilika Lake:

Chilika Lake is the largest saltwater lake in India. It is said to be Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. It is situated 44kms from Puri. . The view of this waterside is stunning. It is a pear-shaped lake.

It is famous for migratory birds. There are birds like- heroines, sea eagles, jacana, Flamingoes, and gray lay geese, etc. It is also famous for Irrawaddy dolphins. 

The beautiful view of sunrise and sunset attracts travelers the most. Chilika lake is the hidden paradise of Odisha. It is one of the most famous tourist places in Odisha.

Attraction:

Nature, photography, wildlife spotting, trekking, camping, etc.

Best Time:

December to April.

Konark:

Konark, in the state of Odisha, lies on the Bay of Bengal coastline of Puri.  The Sun Temple of Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most beautiful monuments of India. UNESCO preserves the chariot of ‘Sun God’ with 12 pairs of wheels pulled by 7 horses.

The Annual Dance Festival of Konark is a grand celebration of our country’s rich culture. One of the attractions of Konark is the beautiful Chandrabhaga Beach, which is famous for its stunning sunset views. This is one of the Most Famous Tourist places in Odisha.

Places to Visit: 

The Sun Temple, Chandrabhaga Beach, Astaranga Beach, ASI Museum etc.

Best Time:

September to March

Daringbadi:

Daringbadi is situated in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It is known as the “Kashmir of Odisha”. Daringbadi is a hill station, named after Daring Saheb, who was a British officer. It is at an altitude of 3000 ft. from sea level. It has plenty of pine trees, coffee gardens, and splendid valleys,  stunning flora, and faunas.

It is an off-beat hill station and a hidden gem. Daringabadi is a beautiful landscape of hill stations. It is one of the most famous tourist places in Odisha. This is one of the famous tourist places in Odisha.

Places to Visit:

Doluri river, Belghar village, Belghar sanctuary etc.

Best Time:

Throughout the year.

Cuttak:

Cuttack is that the second-largest city of Odisha, located at the tip of the Mahanadi River Delta. Cuttack is the former capital of Odisha with plenty of impressive tourist attractions. There are small rivers like Kathajodi, Kuakhai, Birupa, and Mahanadi in Cuttack.

Cuttack is the cultural capital of Odisha because Cuttack is always buzzing with cultural activities like the Baliyatra, Durga Puja, and the Kite Festival, etc. Cuttack is also famous as the Silver City because of its world-famous silver work.

Odisha is also famous for its unique Oriya cuisine. Bamboo biryani, prawn malai curry, Macher Kalia, Dalma, etc are famous Oriya street food.

Bhitarkanika park & Sanctuary is another attraction of Cuttak. It’s mainly famous for its crocodile, you can also see species like Olive Ridley Turtles, Egrets, Darters, etc. This is one of the Most Famous Tourist places in Odisha.

Places to Visit:

Barbati Fort, Bhitarkanika park & Sanctuary, Dhabaleshwar, etc.

Best Time:

July to March

Rourkela:

Rourkela is situated in Sundergarh District in Odisha. Rourkela is known as the ‘Steel City of Odisha’. It is also often called the Ispat Nagar. Rourkela is one of the most important industrial centers of the country housing India’s first integrated steel plant. it is one of the first cities of the country to become commercialized for steel production.

Although it is an off-beat tourist spot, it has beautiful scenic beauty with waterfalls, temples, gardens, and wildlife sanctuaries. Khandadhar Waterfall is one of the attractions of the country. Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium is also a famous place. The best markets of Rourkela are VIP Market, SuperMarket, and Ambagan Market.

It also holds great religious significance. The tallest Hanuman structure in the country placed is situated in this place at ‘Hanuman Vatika.’ This is one of the Most Famous Tourist places in Odisha.

Places to Visit:

Khandadhar Waterfall, Darjing and Deoghor, Vedvyas, Hanuman Vatika, Biju Patnaik Hockey Stadium, etc.

Best Time:

October to March

Berhampur:

Berhampur is known as the ‘Silk City’, is situated in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It is also known as Brahmapur, said to be the home of Lord Brahma.

Dhabaleshwar temple and beach, Taratarini temple, Potagarh, Panchama, Sri Sri Sri Sidhi Binayak Pitha are some famous tourist places of Berhampur. This city is a gorgeous place for religious tourists.

Gopalpur Beach and Dhabaleswar Beach are popular beaches of Berhampur. It is a paradise for nature lovers. This is one of the Most Famous Tourist places in Odisha.

Places to Visit:

Gopalpur Beach, Dhabaleswar Beach, Taratarini temple, Potagarh, Panchama, Sri Sri Sri Sidhi Binayak Pitha etc.

Best Time:

October to June

Gopalpur:

Gopalpur was a seaport in the Colonial Era, located in Southern Odisha. Gopalpur is a coastal town placed on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is an offbeat destination for relaxation.  Gopalpur is still known as a vibrant hub for commercial activities.

It has many religious spots like Maa Tara Tarini Hill Shrine, Bala Kumari Temple, and Sri Sri Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Pitha. It is also famous for Satapada Dolphin Sanctuary and Bankeswari. This is one of the famous tourist places in Odisha.

The sparkling gold beach and the stunning view of the sunset is the perfect combination for a weekend. It is one of the most famous tourist places in Odisha.

Places to Visit:

Gopalpur Beach, Gopalpur lighthouse, Mayfair palm resort, Shakuntala Market.

Best Time:

November to February

Talasari Beach:

Talsari beach is placed in the Baleswar district of Odisha state, 10 km from Digha. The beach is spectacular to look at, which, attracts people to the riverbanks of the Subarnarekha river which finally merged with the Bay of Bengal.

There are some of the virgin beaches which will enchant you with palm trees, coconut trees, and cashew trees beautifying the coastline.

Talsari is the base of fishermen. A boat ride or a quick swim give a new taste of life. It’s the perfect place for the photographer. Talsari beach is famous for red crabs. Seafood is also famous in this place. This is one of the Most Famous Tourist places in Odisha.

Attraction:

Seafood, beaches, boating, etc.

Best Time:

October to December.

Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary:

Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary is a popular tourist spot in Odisha. Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary is situated on the banks of the Mahanadi river. The Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary spreads across 795.52 sq. km. This is one of the Most Famous Tourist places in Odisha.

This sanctuary is famous for the presence of gharial. There are many other animals like tigers, pangolins, leopards, spotted deer, rhesus, macaques, etc. The Gharial Sanctuary of Tikarpada is famous for breeding gharials and known for its landscape of forests and wildlife.

Best Time:

October to March

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