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Orissa is a littoral state with a
long coastline and a storehouse of mineral wealth. Because of its mineral
wealth and strategic location it attracts foreign investment in steel,
aluminum, power, refineries, and infrastructure. Orissa has several popular
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Destinations in Orissa |
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Bhubaneshwar |
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Puri |
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Konark |
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Sambalpur |
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Cuttack |
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Chilika |
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Rourkela |
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General Information:-
Area : 1,55,707 square kilometers.
Capital : Bhubaneswar
Population : 3,67,06,920
Language : Oriya
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Bhubaneshwar - Places of Interest |
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The State Capital, is a perfect blend of the past and present. It is dotted with ancient temples and monuments, while also offering the very best in accommodation and
entertainment. It is one of the preferred bases for tourists wanting a quick glimpse of Orissa.
While at Bhubaneswar, you could also visit:
Dhauli, Sisupalgarh, Hirapur, Atri, Nandankanan |
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Puri - Places of Interest |
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"The Abode of Lord Jagannath", is also famous for its beautiful beach. It attracts both pilgrims and pleasure seekers alike, and it is not surprising that some of the
now permanent residents of the enchanting town were originally visitors who decided to stay back!
While at Puri, you could also visit:Balighai, Brahmagiri, Satyabadi, Baliharachandi, Raghurajpur, Satapada. |
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Konark |
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Famous for the Sun Temple, this small hamlet plays host to a huge number of visitors who are spell bound by both the size of the temple as well as the delicacy
of the erotic sculpture. The beautiful Chandrabhaga beach is an added bonus to visitors to help them relax after the awe inspiring tour of the temple.
While at Konark, you could visit:
Kuruma, Chaurasi, Ramachandi, Astranga. |
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Sambalpur |
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Hirakud Dam, Ushakothi, Chiplima, Nrusinhamnath, Huma, Vikramkhol, Pradhanpat. |
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Cuttack |
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"The Millennium City"
Ansupa, Bhattarika, Chhatia, Chandikhol, Choudwar, Dhabaleswar, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Naraj, Niali-Madhava, Paradeep, Patharajpur, Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri, Udayagiri. |
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Chilika |
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Asia's Largest Brackish Water Lake, is famous for the wide variety of birds that come here during winter. It is also home to the Irrawady Dolphins that make
every trip into the lake memorable.
While at Chilika, you could visit:Narayani, Nirmaljhara, Banpur. |
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Rourkela |
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"The Steel City of Orissa"
Vedavyas, Junagarh, Rajgangpur, Pitamahal, Ushakothi, Mandira Dam, Khandadhar, Darjeeng, Ghogar. |
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