Over 7.61 lakh migratory birds have thronged Odisha’s Chilika Lake this winter, according to the annual bird census.The figure is higher than last year. About 7.19 lakh resident and migratory birds arrived at the 1,100 sq km brackish water lake…
Awesome Buddhist Monastery as a Tourist Spot in Odisha
The Padmasambhava Mahavihara monastery, located at Chandragiri in Gajapati district, is an architectural marvel. Its design was conceptualised by an Oriya engineer from Berhampur in Ganjam district, Prabir Kumar Dash. For the 44-year-old, it was the biggest challenge of his…
Taptapani Hot springs in Odisha – Travel Tourism sites
The name “Taptapani” also suggests that. “Tapta” means hot and “pani” means water. The hot water from the natural spring of Taptapani are attributed with medicinal properties and can be bathed in at the pond created next to the hot…
Chilika Festival at Satpada to start with Decorated Boat Rides, Scuba Diving, Surfing
The state government will organize Chilika Mahotsav at Satapada from January 11 with an aim to promote Chilika as a major tourist destination and highlight its unique flora and fauna. The three-day festival will include various activities, including water…
CharlieHebdo: A sandart from Odisha beach condemning the terror attack in Paris
Sand sculpture to condemn the terrorist attack on a media office in Paris with a message “Bullet can’t stop Pen” at puri beach
Golden Beach Festival in Chandipur Beach Odisha starts tomorrow
The annual Golden Beach Festival at Chandipur is scheduled to begin tomorrow. The four-day extravaganza will witnessa number of cultural activities including dances between January 8 and January 11.This is the 17th year of the festivalthat is organised by a…
Bhubaneswar airport now has Self Checkin kiosk for ease of travellers
Airports Authority of India, Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar introduced the Self Check-in Kiosk at New Domestic Terminal (T1) on 07.01.2015 to reduce check-in time at counters and avoid undue inconvenience to passengers travelling only with hand-baggage. To get the…
NY Times describes Odissi as A Sublime Touch, From Head to Heel.. a nice article
Who are the greatest dancers in the world today? Most of the contenders considered in the West for this category are the roving international stars of ballet. But many of today’s finest dance artists have been performing here at the…
Maa Tarini Temple in Ghata Gaon has a Prasad Sevan House finally
A new Prasad Sevan house with all modern amenities was inaugurated at the Ghatagaon Tarini temple in Odisha’s Keonjhar district by Rural Development Minister Badri Narayan Patra on the occasion of New Year. It has been constructed by Essel Mining &…
Video on Travel destination Satkosia Gorge in Odisha
Satkosia spreads along the magnificent gorge over the mighty river Mahanadi in Orissa. Established in 1976 as a wildlife sanctuary, Satkosia is a paradise of immense scenic charm. It is one of the best ecosystems in the country, representing…