Times of India writes : In order to market Odisha in world tourism sector the state government to conduct Odisha Travel Bazaar for the first time in November this year. Tour operators from across the world would participate in the travel…
If Ambitious Coastal Highway Project gets going, Chilika lake to have longest bridge in state 4km
The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has started surveying the 500 km-long coastal highway from Gopalpur of Odisha to Digha of West Bengal, which would give a boost to coastal economy and tourism. Two consultants have been appointed…
Now Odisha Tourism to rope in Japanese Odissi Dancer in Bhubaneswar Masako Ono for promotion
Masako Ono from Japan who presented Odissi dance in front of Indian PM Narendra Modi and Abe Shinzo in Varanasi has been staying in India for more than 20 years now. Odisha Tourism plans to rope in Masako for…
Puri included in model ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’ to be developed in first phase
Government plans to come up with 100 model ‘Swachh Tourist Destinations’ under a special clean-up initiative focused on developing iconic heritage, spiritual and cultural places in the country as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet programme Swachh Bharat Mission.…
Twin Hills : A Travel Blog on Khandagiri and Udaygiri hills by Sinchan Das
It was Sunday afternoon but definitely not an off day for the Sun. Scorching hot at beginning of February! Ah! What a promising summer it is going to be.Nevertheless , after visiting the sacred Lingaraja temple we were headed to…
After Satkosia now Ecotourism in Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary to attract Visitors
Telegraph writes : Balasore forest division has developed an ecotourism project at Gohirabholo in the buffer region of the Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary to attract more visitors and promote tourism in the area. Four tents have been erected and other facilities…
A video on Danda Jatra is one of the most ancient folk dance of Odisha
Danda Nata of Odisha, known as the ‘Danda Jatra’ is one of the most ancient folk dance of Odisha and is performed in the district of Ganjam. The jatra is performed for a period of 13 – 21 days. Danda…
Magical Mangalajodi in Odisha : Where people protect the birds, a blog by Somnath Verma
Situated in north-eastern banks of Chilika Lake, Mangalajodi was a death trap for birds. This quiet and anonymous town was a poacher’s den for illegal bird hunting. Villagers would shoot or poison the birds, which came all the way from Siberia, Mongolia and…
Peace at Daringbadi : A nice blog on this beautiful destination in Odisha by Sinchan Das
When it comes to visiting hills or any hill station , the general trend is paying a visit during spring or winter. And the usual recommendation for Daringbadi, a small hilly village in heart of Odhisa surrounded by green hills…
Rajarani Temple – a hidden beauty, A beautiful blog by Sinchan Das
Bhubaneswar is the city of old temples and having acquired this newfound fondness of visiting places of historical interest it is very tempting not to have a walk in to the rather interestingly named temple , Rajarani Temple.Why such a…