The state of Orissa, also known as Odisha is stretched for about 320 km by the shores of the Bay of Bengal. The state forms a part of the Indian Sub-continent in the eastern side and is a treasure trove of intricately carved monuments and temples, vigorous wild life, pristine beaches; the state is a fascinating tribal island.
The ancient name of the city is Kalinga and has a distinction for the number of temples it houses. The state also houses one of the holiest and most sacred cities in the country, such as Puri. This pilgrimage place paves a way to pay homage to the Sun God at the Sun Temple in Konark and homage to Lord Jagannath at Puri. The temple of Lingaraj is dedicated to Lord Shiva completes the Golden Triangle.
Orissa travel and tourism is a popular among the Indian and foreign tourists alike and for that the Orissa tour packages are a perfect way of exploring the splendor of the destination in Eastern India.
General facts about Orissa Location: Eastern India Language: Oriya, Hindi, Bengali Climate: cold, tropical and moderate Major Attractions: Becon Island, Breakfast Island, Honeymoon Island, Somolo and Dumkudi islands, Birds island, Parikud, Kalijai Temple, Satapada village Ideal Time to Visit: October to March
Tourist sightseeing in Orissa The state has some of the interesting places to visit and explore such as the Ramba Bay along with the group of islands such as Becon Island, Breakfast Island, Honeymoon Island, Somolo and Dumkudi islands, Birds island, Parikud, Kalijai Temple, Satapada village, Barunkuda, Nabagraha, Chourbar Shiva Temple, Manikpatna, Sand-Bar and Mouth of the Lake etc.
Climate of Orissa Orissa experiences tropical savanna climate, having variations in its temperatures. The best time to visit the city is from October and March. It proffers pleasant winters and in summers the scorching heat of the sun falls on this land and after then only monsoons gave a sigh of relief to the state.
How to reach Orissa Orissa by Air: Bhubaneswar serves you with its airport and has regular flights from the cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad, Nagpur, etc. Orissa by Rail: Bhubaneswar has the most important railway stations of Orissa, which connects the city to the rest of the country. Orissa by Road: Orissa is very well connected to other parts of the country by road.