Orissa : Tourist Attractions
The land is famous for its temples, monuments, beaches, lakes, hills etc. Orissa’s famous sights are clustered together in a compact triangle. In the eastern coast are the 13th century Konark temple, a UNESCO world heritage site and other magnificent temples at Puri and Bhubaneswar.
The beautiful temples and Boudh caves near Bhubaneswar are silent witnesses to the indigenous culture of Orissa. People from the whole world come to the pristine beaches and lakes and also to have the divine blessing of the Lord Jagannath.
Orissa
is gifted by the nature with long and beautiful coastline, dotted with
golden sand beaches and gentle sunshine. It provides excellent
opportunities for easy relaxation. The beaches of Puri and Gopalpur are
fringed by coconut groves and fishing villages. There are numerous
natural sites which are quite enchanting. The chirping of birds, flowing
of streams and meandering paddy fields all add to the natures charm.