{"id":2514,"date":"2012-05-21T10:00:23","date_gmt":"2012-05-21T04:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/?p=2514"},"modified":"2021-05-19T12:13:25","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T06:43:25","slug":"explore-orissa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/explore-orissa.html","title":{"rendered":"Discover Orissa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The state of Orissa (now Odisha) has a unique, unparalleled charm of its own. It is said to be a \u201cglowing green jewel of a state\u201d. One finds in Orissa, a wonderful amalgamation of spirituality, religion, culture, art, and nature. Visiting Orissa and beholding the architectural wonders and pristine sea beaches make for an enthralling experience. Orissa is replete with festivities all around the year and exploring Orissa can be an experience of a lifetime. You\u2019ll have so much to see, so much to learn and so much to be in awe of. The destinations are easily accessible and well-connected. The road network, though patchy in the deep remote stretches, is generally good with reasonable facilities. Bhubaneshwar, the capital city is well connected to other parts of India via road, rail, and air and also with the important centers of the state.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/explore-orissa.html\/#Lets_check_out_some_prominent_tourist_destinations_in_the_Orissa\" >Let\u2019s check out some prominent tourist destinations in the Orissa:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/explore-orissa.html\/#Konark_Sun_Temple\" >Konark Sun Temple<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/explore-orissa.html\/#Puri\" >Puri<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/explore-orissa.html\/#Bhubaneshwar\" >Bhubaneshwar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/india\/explore-orissa.html\/#Cuttack\" >Cuttack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_check_out_some_prominent_tourist_destinations_in_the_Orissa\"><\/span>Let\u2019s check out some prominent tourist destinations in the Orissa:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Konark_Sun_Temple\"><\/span><strong>Konark Sun <a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Konark-Sun-Temple.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2517 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Konark Sun Temple\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Konark-Sun-Temple-150x133.jpg\" alt=\"Konark Sun Temple orissa\" width=\"150\" height=\"133\" \/><\/a>Temple<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A 13<sup>th<\/sup> century marvel, this temple was constructed from oxidized and weathered ferruginous sandstone by King Narasimhadeva I (1238-1250 CE). The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and also a World Heritage Site. According to the popular legend, the temple was built by Lord Krishna\u2019s son Samba who got afflicted by leprosy, owing to his father\u2019s curse on him. After 12 years of penance, the Sun God cured him and he built the magnificent Konark Sun Temple in His honor. The temple is indeed amongst the most stunning monuments of religious architecture in the world.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puri\"><\/span><strong>Puri<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One of the \u201cChar<a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Puri1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2520 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Puri\" src=\"https:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Puri1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Puri\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Puri1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Puri1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Puri1-115x115.jpg 115w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a> Dhams\u201d of India, Puri is the abode of Lord Jagannath. The sun-kissed beach of Puri is world-renowned. The 65 metres tall Temple of Lord Jagannath, built during the 12<sup>th<\/sup> century by Chodaganga Deva has an overwhelming influence on the cityscape. The temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra which is a grand affair and draws lakhs of devotees and the temple is an architectural marvel. Other important temples in Puri are Gundicha Mata Temple, Lokanath, Sunaragauranga, Daria Mahabir and Tota Gopinatt.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bhubaneshwar\"><\/span><strong>Bhubaneshwar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Also called the \u201cTem<a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Cuttack.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2516 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Cuttack\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Cuttack-150x134.jpg\" alt=\"Cuttack\" width=\"150\" height=\"134\" \/><\/a>ple City of India\u201d, the state capital is the seat of Tribhuneshwar or Lord Lingaraj. The Old Town is dotted by hundreds of temples which are striking examples of Orissan temple architecture. The new Bhubaneshwar is a bustling metropolis. With its modern buildings and great infrastructure, it perfectly complements the old part of the city. With facilities to cater to every type of visitor, Bhubaneswar makes an ideal tourist destination.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuttack\"><\/span><strong>Cuttack<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Cuttack is the former capit<a class=\"highslide\" href=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Cuttack.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-2516 size-thumbnail\" title=\"Cuttack\" src=\"http:\/\/www.manahotels.in\/traveller\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Cuttack-150x134.jpg\" alt=\"Cuttack\" width=\"150\" height=\"134\" \/><\/a>al and one of the oldest cities of Orissa. Situated at the apex of delta formed by the rivers Mahanadi and Kathajodi, the place serves as a convenient base for touring various places of interests in the district. The city is internationally famous for silver filigree work. The stone embankments on the banks of River Kathajodi narrate the tales of skills of ancient Cuttack artists. The Barabati Fort at the banks of the River Mahanadi plays home to several sports events and cultural programs. Other noticeable tourist attractions include Madhusmriti, Swarajya Ashram, Gurudwara Daatan Sahib, Temple of Cuttack Chandi, Qadam-i-Rasool shrine and Netaji Birthplace Museum.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Orissa is also blessed with a variety of exotic wildlife, water bodies and waterfalls. \u00a0At <strong>Chilika<\/strong>, Asia&#8217;s largest brackish water lake, you can view the beautiful dolphins. The lake is also a haven for millions of birds. <strong>Nandan Kanan<\/strong>, an amazing combination of a zoo, a botanical garden and a wildlife sanctuary is home to the Royal Bengal Tiger. The place also has the distinction of being the first captive-breeding center for gharial crocodiles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The state of Orissa (now Odisha) has a unique, unparalleled charm of its own. It is said to be a \u201cglowing green jewel of a state\u201d. One finds in Orissa, a wonderful amalgamation of spirituality, religion, culture, art, and nature. 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