The glorious countiyside with its emerald valleys and rolling hills is a trekker's dream. In the Gajapati district, the Mahendragiri hill region is full of wildlife... the forested trails offer new surprises at each turn, whether it is a pirouetting peacock or a gushing stream.

The Mahendra Tanaya river is a deep-hued crystal mirroring the swaying trees, as it passes by shrines, temples and villages where the tribal people welcome you gently. In Balasore district, trekking through the Kuldiha jungle in Nilagiri is literally a wild experience where the forest cover is teemed with elephants, jungle cats and spotted deer.

If you are lucky you can find them quenching their thirst at one of the silvery streams coursing through the forest. The Keonjhar region is a great trekking venue particularly when you take the trails to the great waterfalls... a rewarding experience...

Jeep Trips
Jeep trips seem to be an interesting way to check out the coastal belt among visitors-particularly you can race down the beach from Talasari to Digha in West Bengal, 8 km away...