Bhubaneswar is known for its remarkable Shiva temples built between the 7th and 13th centuries AD. There are two architectural phases, the early one (7thto early 10th Century AD) and the later one (10th to 13th centuries AD). Among the…
Informative Documentary on India Surfing Festival in Odisha beaches
Come Visit Odisha: Konark Festival and International Sandart Festival Together
The annual five-day Konark Festival of Odisha showcases some spectacular classical dance performances by leading artists. In 2014, the festival starts from December 1. Since 1989, the Konark Festival has been drawing the attention of travellers to Konark, the home…
Highway Restareas coming soon in Major Odisha roadways to tourist spots
Odisha Tourism Department has decided to set up way side amenities (Jajabar) cottages on main highways across the State linking tourist places. Tourism Secretary Dr Arvind Padhee has asked all the 30 district Collectors to submit a report with the…
eBay ties up with Odisha handicrafts to sell globally – Pattachitra, konark statues in forefront
The growing popularity of Odisha’s Konark form of statues and pattachitra (palm-leaf etching) in USA, Australia and Canada has promoted American etailer eBay to tie up with Odisha State Cooperative Handicraft Corporation to ensure a steady supply of these…
IRCTC announces Odisha Golden Triangle tourism package
The IRCTC has announced a special package ‘The Golden Triangle of Odisha’ that commences on November 29. The six nights, seven days tour covers Bhubaneswar, Puri, Chilka, Dhauli, Lingaraj-Pipli, Raghurajpur, Konark, and Chandrabhaga. An exclusive sleeper coach for tourists will…
Tickets for Champions Trophy Hockey in Bhubaneswar goes on sale
A total of 20 outlets will be selling the FIH Champions Trophy tickets from Thursday across Bhubaneswar, that includes six Cafe Coffee Day outlets, six outlets of The Mobile Store and eight individual stores spread out across the…
Chilika Only site from Asia to be selected by United Nation as ‘Destination Flyways’
Odisha`s Chilika lagoon, which is a hotspot for biodiversity, has been named `destination flyways` by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) following its inclusion in a list of eight such sites worldwide. Chilika is the only site to be selected…
Odisha calling this Feb – Experience India Surfing Festival
Why is it that when one plans vacations, only exotic foreign lands are kept in mind? Ready to make waves? Head to the Puri-Konark Marine Drive beach in Odisha Feb to participate in events like Yoga on Water. For amateurs, a Walk…
Bhitarkanika ready for Visitors this winter as around 20k Birds arrive
The onset of winter has triggered chirpy cacophony along the marshy lands of the Bhitarkanika National Park. The migratory birds of central Asia have begun arriving at the wetland spots of the national park, much to the delight of bird…