Orissa
- this
eastern state of India with a 482 km-long
coastline, has to its credit innumerous
temples , a fanstastic
ecosystem in its
lakes, thriving traditional
arts and crafts,
dance and music and of
course, pristine beaches.
Choose Destination
Climate
The weather in Orissa is tropical
with three seasons, summer (with
maximum temperatures between 40-46 deg.
celsius), monsoons (July - Sep, and a
little rain in Oct - Nov) and winter
(Oct - Feb). Its humid in the
coastal areas and the driest months
are January and
February.
Language
The official language
Oriya, is spoken by a majority of the
population, while some tribal dialects
and English are also spoken
in some places.
Connectivity
Orissa is well connected
by air, rail and
road.
The choice is yours in this eastern state
of India with a 482 km long coastline....
Drench
yourself in fun on the pristine beaches at Puri, Gopalpur On Sea
and Chandipur
,
or Gaze at the
picturesque lakes and
waterfalls at Barehipani and
Joranda
, or Mingle with wildlife in
jungles or in the sea/
backwaters in national parks at
Bhitar Kanika, Chandaka, Chilika, Simlipal,
Tikarpada, Gahirmatha, Nandan
Kanan , or Immerse yourself in the myriad moods of
Orissa's arts and crafts of Patta
Chitra ( miniature paintings),
Sand Arts (sand sculpture using fine grained sand mixed
with water), Paintings (tribal, palm leaf),
Folk Arts
,
or Step back in time through the
ancient temples and
monuments at
Puri, Bhubaneswar and the Sun
Temple of Konarak (a World
Heritage
site ), or Just rejoice in the sheer grandeur of
Orissa's numerous fun filled fairs
and festivals like the
Konark Festival, Kalinga
Mahotsav, Raja
Rani Music Festival, Shreekstra Utsav,
Ekamra Utsav, Puri Beach Festival, Jagannath Temple
Festivals (Rath Yatra, Chandan
Yatra),
or Learn a step or
two from the performing arts of
Odissi Music, Odissi Dance , Animal
Mask , Baunsa Rani, Chaiti Ghoda, Changu Nata, Chhau, Dalkhai, Danda
Nata, Dasakathia, Dhanu Jatra, Ghanta Patua, Ghoomra, Jhoomar,
Karma, Kathinacha, Kedu, Kela Keluni, Krishna Leela, Medha Nacha,
Naga Dance, Paika Nrutya, Pala, Patua Jatra, Puppet
Dance , Rama Leela, Ranappa and Samprada,
or Spend hours
musing at the monuments and the
archaeological finds at Dhauli,
Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri, Khandagiri, Udaigiri,
or Study
the iron and steel plants at
Rourkela
, or Fill your shopping bags with
handicrafts of applique work, brass
& bell metal, horn work, lacquer, papier mache, silver
filigree, stone carving, tribal
combs, wood carving, Odissi hHandlooms, tribal
handlooms,
or Explore Orissa's rich indigenous
culture in the innumerous villages
across the state.
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