India /Orissa /Koraput /Jeypore The town of Jeypore is located in the Indian state of Orissa. This state is located in the Koraput district, in the south western part of the state. Jeypore is a historic city that prominent during the time of the Deo Dynasty. Placed in an extremely scenic setting amidst rolling hills […]
India /Orissa /Ganjam /Taptapani Taptapani is a place that is situated in the state of Orissa and this is a perfect place for those who prefer nature vacations. Taptapani is known for its many hot springs and these are the main attractions of the place. There are a few tribes that live in the region […]
India /Orissa / Mayurbhanj /Simlipal National Park Simlipal is a picturesque and scenic town in Orissa located at Marurbhanj district. The city, once hunting location of the erstwhile Maharaja’s of Marurbhanj, is credited with the largest wildlife sanctuary in India and also is one of the main tiger project centre in the country. Simlipal derived […]
India /Orissa /Kandhamal / Udayagiri Udayagiri in the district of Jajpur in has assumed further importance after the recent excavations conducted by archaeologists. The excavations revealed a sprawling complex of brick monastery with a number of Buddhist sculptures that were located at the base of a hefty hill. This monastery, which date back between 7th […]
India /Orissa /Sambalpur /Sambalpur Sambalpur is located in the Indian state of Orissa. Sambalpur, set in the banks of the Mahanadi River, is a very popular tourist destination. The region once housed an ancient town during the 2nd century AD and is now an important commercial and trade center.There are many important places in and […]
India /Orissa /Sundargarh /Rourkela The steel city of Rourkela in Orissa, is located in the midst of scenic hills and enclosed by many lakes. The city gained prominence after the establishment of the first three steel plants of India in 1955. This industrial town derives it name from the amalgam of two words – ‘Rour’ […]
India /Orissa /Kandhamal /Phulbani Phulbani is a town that is situated in the Kandhamal district of the state of Orissa. The region is known for its natural beauty and there are a few tourist places that one can visit in the area and these include waterfalls and hills. The town is also located near the […]
India /Orissa /Prachi Valley Prachi Valley is a picturesque destination that is situated in the state of Orissa. The valley is a popular tourist destination and there are several places of interest that are situated here. The Prachi River passes through the valley and this is an important part of the landscape. Along the southern […]
India /Orissa /Khurda /Nandan Kanan National Park Nandankanan is a national park located in the State of Orissa. Nandankanan is the first zoological park to become a member of World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It was established in 1960 and serves as an open sanctuary as well as a zoo. It also has a […]
India /Orissa / Puri / Konark Konark is renowned for its centuries old Temple, alluring trendy beach and of course for the much acclaimed dance festival. Konark alias Arka-Tirtha is in fact a combination of Kona and Arka which means the sun around the crook. The outstanding monuments of Konark reflect the quintessence of Oriyan […]