Odisha government will start hovercraft service between temple town Puri and Sun temple Konark, a stretch of 34 KM, by first week of next month. A plan has also been drawn to introduce water surfing in Puri, develop Stand Up…
I’ve become a big fan of Oriya people – writes Lone Gal Traveller
ORISSA – A state I had not prepared for…. ‘coz I didn’t have much info about it. Had heard lukewarm comments about it, but, as always, had kept an open mind when visiting Bhubaneshwar, during the ride. & Did this…
For some Odisha wonders – at Chennai
Browsing around ‘Odisha Handicrafts and Handlooms Expo’ can throw up some rare and intriguing craft gems – such as the one-foot buffalo horn ‘jhingri maachi’ with a glistening agate-like body and elegantly curved fins; Manipur’s ancient Longpi black pottery; Kannur’s…
Coming This dussehra vacation, Jet skiing in Puri – No need to plan for Goa
You have one more option for this dussehra apart from the awesome pandal hopping in bhubaneswar and cuttack. Jet ski is ready to start in Puri beach. A dry run for 2 hours was already done yesterday to make…
Odisha’s first Folk & Tribal Art Museum at Chilika Lake to be ready by March 2015
Set up by Society for Development of Rural Literature, Odisha, the state’s first Folk and Tribal Art Museum, will be ready by March 2015. Spread over an area of five acres, close to the banks of Chilka Lake, Asia’s largest…
Konark Festival and Internationl Sand Art Festival in December 2014
Want to experience the rich cultural heritage of Odisha, come visit during this time. The dates have been announced for Konark festival and international sand art festival for 1-5 Dec 2014.
Rock climbing, Cycling Trails coming in Chandaka Wildlife sanctuary this Nov
Chandaka Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, which is situated on the city outskirts, has chalked out new plans to welcome wildlife enthusiasts. By November 1, the adventure sports near its Godibari entrance will also be ready. The sanctuary, the only one…
Record number of country birds throng Odisha’s Bhitarkanika national park
The world famous Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has witnessed the arrival of a record number of country birds this year. As per the bird census conducted by the forest officials this year, as many as 91,545 country…
Facts about the Origin of Rasagolla in Odisha not in West Bengal as many believe
From the sanctorum of Puri temples to the bylanes of Kolkata, Nepal and Rajasthan to the power corridors of Buckingham Palace, Rosugulla remains ancient Indian best culinary invention The Bengalis stake claim on it. The Oriyas believe it’s their invention.…
3D theatre to come up at Cuttack Maritime museum
In a bid to attract more visitors, a three-dimensional (3D) theatre will come up shortly at Odisha State Maritime Museum in Jobra. The decision to have the facility was taken at a high-level meeting of the governing body held last…