Orissa - Kalinga or Utkala of ancient times - is an experience that is as sublime as it is aesthetically innervating. Shrouded in mystery for decades, it has slowly started unveiling its secrets to the outside world. For centuries now, the Orissan Golden Triangle of Bhubaneswar-Puri-Konark has retained a vantage point on India's pilgrimage circuit, since the Jagannath Temple comprises one of the four dhams (holy places) for the Hindus. But in recent times a significant momentum has been building up to explore the inner reaches of the state.

The dynamic topographical and vegetational strength of Orissa have combined to extract some of the most stunning destinations in the state and the visitor would do well to prepare himself for a vacation that will not only be a visual feast but a highly educative and culturally pleasing insight into one of the oldest civilizations of the world.

Temples and sanctuaries, beaches and waterfalls, hot springs and glorious lakes, wildlife that is visually fascinating, crafts that are colourful and vibrant and the numerous festivals that can take on a 'Juggernaut'-like momentum... Orissa has them all and much more for you...