Orissa is a major state in India. It forms a part of Southeastern India. The entire state can be divided into three territories - Coastal Orissa, South Orissa, and Northwest Orissa. The capital and biggest city of Orissa is Bhubaneswar.
Popular Tourist Destinations in Orissa
- Chilka Lake - The lake is a haven for migrant birds. The site is famous for dolphins and sea turtles as well.
- Bhitarkanika National Park
- Pipli - It is known all over the globe for its handicraft items.
- Daringbadi - For its scenic features, it is dubbed as the Darjeeling of Odisha.
- Simlipal National Park - It is a big wildlife reserve in the northern part of the state and contains a number of elephants and tigers.
Important Cities of Orissa
- Brahmapur (formerly known as Berhampore) - The place is called as Silk City as well
- Bhubaneswar - The capital of the state and main transportation center
- Koraput
- Cuttack - The erstwhile capital of the state
- Puri - Is known for the Jagannath Temple and lively seashores. This famous religious hub is a major tourist draw in Odisha.
- Paradip - Named as the Port City.
- Sambalpur - The largest city in the western part of the state.
- Rourkela - Famous for the fertilizer factories and steel plants it houses.
- Sunabeda - Known as the Kashmir of Odisha
Last Updated on 28 November 2011
