Situated on the eastern coast along
the Bay of Bengal, Orissa is one of the most enchanting states in India. The
state owns beautiful sandy beaches, fabulous wildlife, brute style of living
of more than 62 tribal communities and is still unexplored by the
travellers. The state is an attractive treasure house of cultures and
customs, religions and traditions, languages and literature, art and
architecture, scenic beauties and wildlife.
Each city of this magnificient state has still kept alive its rich and
vibrant culture which are echoed by the colourful and lively people,
festivals, dance and music, the bazaars and the magnificent forts and
palaces from the gone era. One should visit Orissa to experience the pulse
of the place and to see how captivating each of the aspects of the state
are. Bhubaneshwar, Puri, Konark and Cuttack are some of the important cities
in the state which should not be missed.
Bhubaneshwar : Bhubaneshwar
is the capital and commercial hub of the eastern state of Orissa. The city
is characterized by some of most artistic and engineering feats achieved in
the field of architecture like the temples of Lingaraj, the Mukteswar, and
the Parsurameswar.
Puri : Puri is a beautiful city with
splendid temples, amazing white sandy beaches. The city is known for the
renowned “Temple of Jagannath” which makes Puri one of the
important pilgrimages in India.
