ODISHA

Konark Sun Temple

(6,174)

Sculpted, chariot-shaped Hindu monument

Ornately sculpted, 13th-century Hindu place of worship depicting the vast chariot of sun god, Surya.
Jagannath Temple, Puri

(5,665)

Sacred temple complex & pilgrimage site

1161 complex & revered pilgrimage destination, with a main temple & 30 smaller surrounding ones.
Chilika Lake

(1,970)

Lakes, lagoons, and wildlife refuge

Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of
Lingaraja Temple

(2,375)

Sprawling, ancient Hindu temple compound

Ancient Hindu temple compound featuring carved stone towers, courtyards & numerous shrines.
Puri Beach

(851)

Beach

Puri Beach is a beach in the city of Puri in the state of Odisha, India. It is on the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is known for being a tourist attraction and a Hindu sacred place. The beach
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

(658)

Ancient cave with ornate rock carvings

Elaborately carved cave dwellings dating to the 1st c. BCE, topped by an 18th-c. CE Jain temple.
Nandankanan Zoological Park

(13,075)

Popular zoo with a white tiger safari

Zoo with 1,500+ animals, including white tigers & pangolins, plus a botanical garden & scenic lake.
Simlipal National Park

(1,760)

Expansive park with wildlife sanctuaries

Sprawling national park known for its picturesque, verdant landscape & elephant reserve.
Rajarani Temple

(420)

Ancient Hindu temple on parklike grounds

A large lawn abuts this 11th-century stone Hindu temple known for its intricate sculptures.
Bhitarkanika National Park

(1,354)

Expansive preserve for plants & wildlife

Sprawling national parkland featuring diverse ecosystems, flowers, crocodiles, pythons & plants.
Gundicha Temple

(366)

Kalinga-style Hindu temple & gardens

This Kalinga-style sandstone Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath is surrounded by gardens.
Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar

Architecture

Mukteshvara Temple is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. The temple dates back to 950–975 CE and is a monument of importance in the study of
Hirakud Dam

Reservoir and river

Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River, about 15 kilometres from Sambalpur in the state of Odisha in India. Behind the dam extends a lake, Hirakud Reservoir, 55 km long. It is one of
Ramachandi Temple

(92)

Temple

Ramachandi Temple, is on a beautiful spot on the banks of the Kusabhadra River where it flows into the Bay of Bengal. It is only 5 km away from Konark in the Puri District of Orissa. Goddess
Gopalpur Beach

(538)

Beach
Panchalingeshwar

(501)

Shiva temple along a waterfall

263-stair climb to a hilltop temple with 5 Shivalinga (idols) bathed by a natural cascade of water.
Parashurameshvara Temple

(102)

Orissan Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva

This Orissan Hindu temple from the Shailodbhava period is dedicated to Shiva & features carvings.
Ratnagiri, Odisha

(420)

Buddhism and archaeological site

Ratnagiri was once the site of a mahavihara, or major Buddhist monastery, in the Brahmani and Birupa river valley in Jajpur district of Odisha, India. It is close to other Buddhist sites in the
Odisha State Museum

(1,588)

Archaeology & natural history exhibits

Large museum with many historical artifacts, natural history exhibits, art & a library.
Duduma Waterfalls

(379)

Destination for waterfall views

Secluded, picturesque locale offering views of a large waterfall, accessed by scenic hikes.
Barabati fort

(2,262)

Ruins of a 14th-century fortress

Stone remnants of the carved gateway & ramparts of a 1300s fort dating from the Ganga dynasty.
Dhabaleswar

(194)

Hindu temple with ancient stone carvings

14th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva with stone carvings, accessible by hanging bridge.
Satkosia Tiger Reserve

(201)

Destination for observation & boating

Sprawling protected area along a river & gorge with nature camps & boat rides in scenic surrounds.
Vimala Temple

(24)

Temple

The Vimala Temple or Bimala Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Vimala, located within the Jagannath Temple complex in Puri in the Indian state of Orissa. It is generally regarded as
Barehipani Falls

(121)

Waterfall

One of the natural wonders.... Barehipani Falls is a two tiered waterfall located in Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is one of the highest waterfalls in India.
Taratarini Temple

(563)

Landmark temple known for pilgrimages

Set atop a hill, this legendary temple is a major pilgrimage center for the Shakta sect of Hinduism.
Gupteswar Cave

(26)

Cave, temple, and shrine

Gupteswar Cave is a city shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is a world-famous pilgrim site situated about 55 km away Jeypore, Koraput District in the state of Odisha, India. It is a limestone
Chausathi Jogini Temple

(140)

Temple

Chausathi Jogini Mandir is situated in a hamlet called Hirapur, 20 km outside Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha state of Eastern India. The temple is believed to be built by the Queen Hiradevi
Dhauli Shanti Stupa

(1,569)

Hilltop Buddhist peace pagoda & temple

Striking white peace pagoda & Buddhist shrine constructed atop Dhauli Hill in 1972.
Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary

(1,002)

Wildlife, elephant, and wildlife refuge

Chandka Elephant Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve located in the north western fringe of Bhubaneswar in the Indian state of Odisha. Nestled on Khurdha uplands of the Eastern Ghats biotic region
Anshupa Lake

(250)

Lake, bird migration, and nature

The 141-hectare Ansupa Lake is a horseshoe shaped fresh water lake on the left bank of the Mahanadi river, opposite Banki in Cuttack district, Odisha, India. Ansupa Lake in Banki is 40 km from
Kapilash Temple

(524)

Temple

The Temple at Kapilash known as the Chandrashekhar Temple is situated in the north eastern part of Dhenkanal town, Orissa, India at a distance of 26 km from the district headquarters.
Khandadhar Falls, Sundagarh

(730)

Waterfall

The Khandadhar Falls is located at Nandapani, Bonaigarh in Sundergarh district in the Indian state of Odisha. It is the 12th highest waterfall in India.
Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary

(1,858)

Coastal nature preserve with sea turtles

Wildlife sanctuary along the Bay of Bengal, home to native antelopes & sea turtles, plus temples.
Ananta Vasudeva Temple

(117)

Popular Hindu temple built in 1200s

Prominent 13th-century Hindu temple featuring idols of Lord Krishna, Balarama & Subhadra.
Museum of Tribal Arts and Artifacts, Bhubaneswar

(247)

Tribal costumes, art, instruments & more

Museum displaying tribal costumes, jewelry, art, household objects, musical instruments & more.
Kanjia Lake

(13)

Lake and wetland

Kanjia Lake is a natural lake on the northern outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. While the main lake covers 75 hectares, the total wetland covers an area of 105 hectares with the scuba
Mahendragiri

(113)

Mountain

Mahendragiri, is a mountain peak at in the Paralakhemundi subdivision of the district of Gajapati, Odisha, India. It is situated amongst the Eastern Ghats at an elevation of 1,501 metres.
Joranda Falls

Waterfall

The Joranda Falls is located in the core area of Simlipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha. The Barehipani Falls is located close to the Joranda Falls. It is
Hanuman Vatika

(736)

Hanuman Vatika, or the garden belonging to Hanuman, is situated in Rourkela. The garden houses the Asia’s tallest statue of Hanuman.
Biraja Temple

(316)

Temple

The Biraja Temple, or Girija Kshetra, is a historic Hindu temple located in Jajpur, Odisha, India. The present temple was built during the 13th century. The principal idol is Devi Durga, who
Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary

(538)

Wildlife refuge and wildlife
Maa Tarini Temple, Ghatgaon

(856)

Hindu temple dedicated to Maa Tarini

This colorful Hindu temple dedicated to Maa Tarini hosts numerous festivals every year.
Ghanteswari Temple

(374)

Temple

Maa Ghanteshwari temple is a temple located in Chiplima which is 30 km from Sambalpur city via NH 6 in Orissa, India as of now. A bridge is under construction at Mundoghat a strategically important
Udayagiri, Odisha

(157)

Buddhism, excavation, and monastery

Udayagiri is the largest Buddhist complex in the Indian state of Odisha. It is composed of major stupas and monasteries. Together with the nearby complexes of Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri, it is part
Lokanatha Temple

(65)

Temple

Close to Jagannath temple lies the 11th century Lokanatha temple in the town of Puri, India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to history the lingam in this temple was established by Lord Rama
Vishnu Temple, Bhubaneswar

(23)

The Vishnu Temple, Bhubaneswar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu situated on the eastern embankment of Bindu Sagar at Talabazar, on the right side of the Talabazar road leading from
Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary

(109)

Wildlife and wildlife refuge

Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district, Odisha, India. Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary, an important site for in-situ conservation of wildlife and its habitat in
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary

(728)

Wildlife

Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary located in Kalahandi district and a very popular tourist attraction of Odisha in India. Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary is about 15 km from Bhawanipatna
Chandaneswar

(19)

Temple

Chandaneshwar is famous for a Shiva temple in Chandaneswar, Baleswar, Odisha. A huge annual fair in the Solar New Year Pana Sankranti, the first day of the Odia calendar, is celebrated on the