Explore Odisha's
Discover temples, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, and hidden gems across the beautiful state of Odisha
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Hills
Daringbadi
Kandhamal District
Odisha's 'Kashmir' — a misty hill station at 914 metres with coffee plantations, pine forests, waterfalls, and a unique valley where snow sometimes falls.
- location_on Daringbadi, Odisha 762104
- my_location 330 km from Bhubaneswar
- calendar_month Oct - Mar
- schedule 2 Days
- groups Couples & Honeymooners
Route: Via Phulbani from BBSR
Barehipani Falls
Mayurbhanj District
Odisha's highest waterfall at 399 metres — a two-tiered cascade inside the Simlipal Tiger Reserve, accessible only to those who venture deep into the wilderness.
- location_on Simlipal National Park, Odisha 757086
- my_location 280 km from Bhubaneswar
- calendar_month Jul - Oct
- schedule 2-3 Days
- groups Adventure Lovers
Route: Via Baripada inside Simlipal
Tribal Culture
Raghurajpur Heritage Village
Puri District
Living heritage village where every home is an artist's studio — the birthplace of Odisha's iconic Pattachitra art tradition and Padma awardees.
- location_on Raghurajpur, Odisha 752020
- my_location 50 km from Bhubaneswar
- calendar_month Oct - Mar
- schedule Half Day
- groups Culture Lovers
Route: En route to Puri via Chandanpur
Gopalpur Beach
Ganjam District
Serene beach destination with ancient port heritage, a historic lighthouse, and a relaxed seaside atmosphere — Odisha's most charming beach town.
- location_on Gopalpur-on-Sea, Odisha 761002
- my_location 170 km from Bhubaneswar
- calendar_month Oct - Mar
- schedule 1-2 Days
- groups Couples & Families
Route: Via Berhampur on NH-16
Wildlife
Satkosia Gorge
Angul District
Breathtaking gorge where the mighty Mahanadi River cuts through the Eastern Ghats — home to gharials, tigers, and one of Odisha's most thrilling river camping experiences.
- location_on Satkosia, Odisha 759128
- my_location 140 km from Bhubaneswar
- calendar_month Oct - Mar
- schedule 2 Days
- groups Adventure Lovers
Route: Via Angul from BBSR
Beaches
Chandipur Beach
Balasore District
Unique beach where the sea recedes up to 5 kilometres during low tide, exposing the sea floor — a natural phenomenon found nowhere else in India.
- location_on Chandipur, Odisha 756025
- my_location 220 km from Bhubaneswar
- calendar_month Oct - Mar
- schedule 1-2 Days
- groups Nature & Family
Route: Via NH-16 to Balasore
Wildlife
Simlipal National Park
Mayurbhanj District
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and tiger reserve with lush sal forests, Bengal tigers, wild elephants, and India's highest waterfall accessible by road.
- location_on Simlipal, Odisha 757086
- my_location 270 km from Bhubaneswar
- calendar_month Nov - Jun
- schedule 2-3 Days
- groups Nature Lovers
Route: Via Baripada from BBSR
Heritage
Dhauli Hills
Khordha District
Historic site of the Kalinga War with Emperor Ashoka's rock edicts and a stunning Japan-built White Peace Pagoda overlooking the Daya River.
- location_on Dhauli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002
- my_location 8 km from Bhubaneswar
- calendar_month Oct - Mar
- schedule Half Day
- groups All Ages
Route: NH-16 towards Puri
Lingaraj Temple
Bhubaneswar
Ancient 11th-century temple dedicated to Lord Shiva — the crowning jewel of Bhubaneswar's temple city, standing 55 metres tall.
- location_on Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002
- my_location 5 km from Bhubaneswar city centre
- calendar_month Oct - Mar
- schedule Half Day
- groups Hindu Pilgrims
Route: Old Town Bhubaneswar
Lakes
Chilika Lake
Ganjam / Puri / Khordha
Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, home to rare Irrawaddy dolphins, 160+ species of migratory birds, and breathtaking sunsets.
- location_on Chilika Lake, Odisha 752030
- my_location 100 km from Bhubaneswar
- calendar_month Nov - Feb
- schedule 1-2 Days
- groups All Ages
Route: Via Balugaon or Rambha route