Capital : Bhubaneswar
Language : Oriya
Area : 55,673 Sq. km.
Tourist season : Winters and Spring
Airports : Bhubaneswar

A coastal state, Orissa is a land of exquisite temples, historic monuments, long sandy beaches and enchanting wildlife. The temples cities of Puri, Bhubaneswar and Konark are topmost in the itinerary of a visitor to Orissa. The natural waterfalls, the sculptural art of the rock caves, the Buddhist and Jain relics, hills and forests offer a unique, unspoilt charm which is unparalleled. The Chilka lagoon in Orissa is the largest brackish lakh in Asia and has rich birdlife. Orissa has a very wide and distinctive range of handicrafts.

Tourist Attraction of Orissa

Bhubaneswar
The capital of the East Indian state of Orissa, Bhubaneswar extends from latitude 20°15' North to longitude 85°52' East. An important city of the temple triangle of Orissa, Bhubaneshwar has direct air, road, and rail connection with the other major cities of India.

Cuttack
Cuttack is located in the eastern Indian state of Orissa around 30 km off Bhubaneswar. The place extends from latitude 20°28¢ in the North to longitude 85°54¢ in the East. The city is well connected to other parts of Orissa and the country by the means of rail and road network.

Konark
The temple city of Konark is situated in the eastern state of Orissa at a distance of around 65 km from Bhubaneswar and 35 km from Puri. The city extends between longitude 86.08°E and latitude 19.53°N.

Puri
Puri, situated in the eastern part of the state of Orissa, is one of the four holy dhams of Hinduism and the hallowed seat of Lord Jagannath. Washed by the waters of the Bay of Bengal and embraced by causarina-fringed beaches, it is located at a distance of 60 km from the state capital Bhubaneshwar. It is a famous beach on the eastern coastline of peninsular India. The famous Rath Yatra or the Car Festival is held every year as a part of the festival of the great Jagannath temple; it draws good number of pilgrims from all over the world.

Gopalpur
Gopalpur-on-Sea is a beautiful and small beach resort located along the Bay of Bengal in the eastern Indian state of Orissa. Gopalpur extends from latitude 19°16' in the North to longitude 84°57' in the East. The place is 16 km away form Berhampur, on the Howrah–Chennai main line.