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Bounded on the west by the thickly forested Hills of the Eastern Ghats ,and on the east by nearly 500km of coastline on the bay of Bengal ,Orissa covers an area of 156,000 sq km. States of West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh ,Jharkhand ,Chattisgarh share the boundaries. It is a culturally rich state. The Bhubaneswar-Puri-Konark golden triangle is the pride of the state.The state is famous for its flora and fauna/anthropological tribes/Buddhist sites.
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is well known for the Lingaraj temple and Nandankanan wildlife sanctuary. Puri is one of the holiest worship places in India, famous for Jagganath temple and vibrant beach, and the most popular tourist destination. Konark is an illustrious place that has been long popular for its Sun temple( UNESCO Heritage site), dedicated to Lord Surya. Orissa is also home to the Hirakud Dam, one of the longest dams in the world.
The Blue Yonder, along with local partners, offers responsible and sustainable journeys in Orissa that lets you explore thriving culture, immerse yourself in ancient & heritage buildings and temples, meet and interact with local people and relax & enjoy tranquil natural beauty. We value the relationships we build with local communities as much as we value the friendships we form with our travelers who rely on us to connect them with extraordinary people, places and cultures. We’ve crafted our journeys to provide insiders insight to local culture and provide countless opportunities for diverse cultures to interact and share experiences. While in Orissa, stand in awe at India’s earliest and most majestic temples. delight in medieval towns where the past is very much part of today, traverse palm fringed paddies and tap into the simple pleasures of rural India, cruise along tranquil Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest salt lake lagoon and camp under a sparkling starlit sky. Visit tribal communities, engage with local people and learn the secret behind their enduring smiles! Experience incredible journeys of a lifetime!
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