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{{State of Odisha}}
'''Tourism in [[Odisha]]''' is one of the main contributors to the [[Economy of Odisha]], [[India]], with a {{convert|500|km|abbr=on}} long coastline, mountains, lakes, natural biodiversity and rivers. [[Odisha]] is one of the major tourism sectors of India, with various tourists' attractions, ranging from wildlife reserves, beaches, temples, monuments, the arts and festivals. Other than wildlife reserves, beaches, temples, monuments, the arts and festivals, the [[Odisha Tourism Development Corporation]], a Public Sector Undertaking of [[Government of Odisha]], is also developing tourism sector of [[Odisha]] and [[India]].

==Monuments==

===Temples===
The major temples of [[Odisha]] are present in [[Ekamra Kshetra]] or the temple city of mayank.

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Some other temples in the state includes,
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* [[Aisanyesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Ajaikapada Bhairava Temple]]
* [[Akhadachandi Temple]]
* [[Alarnatha Mandira]]
* [[Anantasaayi Vishnu Temple]]
* [[Ananta Vasudeva Temple]]
* [[Annakoteshvara Temple]]
* [[Astasambhu Temples]]
* [[Baladevjew Temple]]
* [[Beleswar Temple]]
* [[Bhadrakali Temple, Aharapada]]
* [[Bhagabati Temple, Banapur]]
* [[Bhandara Ghara Shrine]]
* [[Bharati Matha]]
* [[Bhattarika Temple]]
* [[Bhima Kunda]]
* [[Bhringesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Bhrukutesvar Siva Temple]]
* [[Bhuvaneshwar Temple, Boudh]]
* [[Bhusandeswar Temple, Balasore]]
* [[Biraja Temple]]
* [[Biranchinarayan Temple, Buguda]]
* [[Biranchinarayan Temple, Palia]]
* [[Brahma Temple, Bindusagar]]
* [[Brahma Temple, Niali]]
* [[Brahmeswara Temple]]
* [[Budha Ganesha Temple]]
* [[Byamokesvara Temple]]
* [[Chakra Narasimha Temple]]
* [[Chakreshvari Siva Temple]]
* [[Champakesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Chandaneswar Temple, Balasore]]
* [[Chandrasekhara Mahadeva Temple]]
* [[Charchika Temple]]
* [[Chateshwar Temple]]
* [[Chausathi Jogini Temple]]
* [[Chintamanisvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Cuttack Chandi Temple]]
* [[Devasabha Temple]]
* [[Digambara Jaina Temple, Khandagiri]]
* [[Dishisvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Durga Temple, Baideshwar]]
* [[Durga Temple, Motia]]
* [[Emar Matha]]
* [[Gangesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Godhaneswar temple]]
* [[Gosagaresvar Siva Temple]]
* [[Govardhana matha]]
* [[Gundicha Temple]]
* [[Hanuman Temple, Kedara-Gouri]]
* Harachandi Temple
* [[Harihara Deula]]
* [[Harishankar Temple]]
* [[Indralath Temple]]
* [[Jaleswar Siva Temple Precinct]]
* [[Jagannath Temple, Baripada]]
* [[Jagannath Temple, Dharakote]]
* [[Jagannath Temple, Koraput]]
* [[Jagannath Temple, Nayagarh]]
* [[Jagannath Temple, Puri]]
* [[Joranda Gadi]]
* [[Kakatpur Mangala Temple]]
* [[Kalika Siva Temple]]
* [[Kanaka Durga, Raulapalli]]
* [[Kapilash Temple]]
* [[Kapilesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Kedareswar Temple]]
* [[Khirachora Gopinatha Temple]]
* [[Kichakeshwari Temple]]
* [[Konark Sun Temple]]
* [[Koneswaram temple]]
* [[Kosaleswara temple]]
* [[Kotitirtha Tank]]
* [[Kukutesvara Tank]]
* [[Labesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Ladoo Baba Temple]]
* [[Lakhesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Lakhmi Varaha Temple]]
* [[Lankeswari Temple]]
* [[Lingaraja Temple]]
* [[Lokanatha Temple]]
* [[Maa Barunei Temple]]
* [[Maa Borei Temple]]
* [[Maa Markama Temple]]
* [[Maa Tarini Temple, Ghatgaon]]
* [[Madhava Temple]]
* [[Madneswar Siva Temple]]
* [[Majhighariani Temple]]
* [[Mahavinayak Temple]]
* [[Mahishamardini Temple]]
* [[Mangala Temple]]
* [[Mangalesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Manibhadresvara Temple – II]]
* [[Manikarnika Tank]]
* [[Manikeshwari Temple]]
* [[Marichi temple]]
* [[Markandeshwar Temple]]
* [[Mausimaa Temple]]
* [[Mausi Maa Temple]]
* [[Metakani Temple]]
* [[Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar|Mukteswar Temple]]
* [[Murga Mahadeva Shrine]]
* [[Nagesvara Temple, Bhubaneswar]]
* [[Narasimha Temple, Puri]]
* [[Nilakantheswar Temple]]
* [[Nilamadhav Temple]]
* [[Nrusinghanath Temple]]
* [[Pabaneswara Temple]]
* [[Panchalingeshwar]]
* [[Papanasini Siva Temple]]
* [[Parsurameswar Temple]]
* [[Parsvanath Jain Temple-I]]
* [[Parsvanath Jain Temple-II]]
* [[Parvati Temple, Odisha]]
* [[Patali Srikhetra]]
* [[Purvesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Rajarani Temple]]
* [[Ramachandi Temple]]
* [[Ram Mandir, Janpath]]
* [[Rameshwar Deula]]
* [[Sakshigopal Temple]]
* [[Samaleswari Temple]]
* [[Saptamatruka Temple]]
* [[Sarvatresvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Sasisena Temple]]
* [[Sekhareswar Temple]]
* [[Siddhesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Simhachalam Temple]]
* [[Simhanath Temple]]
* [[Sivatirtha Matha]]
* [[Subarnameru Temple]]
* [[Subarnesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Suka Temple]]
* [[Sukutesvara Temple]]
* [[Sundaresvara Tank]]
* [[Sureswari temple]]
* [[Svapnesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Talesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Taratarini Temple]]
* [[Tirthesvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Upper Bagh Devi Temple]]
* [[Uttaresvara Siva Temple]]
* [[Vaital Deula]]
* [[Varahanatha Temple]]
* [[Varahi Deula, Chaurasi]]
* [[Vimala Temple]]
* [[Vishnu Temple, Bhubaneswar]]
* [[Yameshwar Temple]]
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===Buddhist monuments===
* [[Dhauli]]
* [[Lalitgiri]]
* [[Pushpagiri Vihara|Pushpagiri]]
* [[Ratnagiri, Odisha|Ratnagiri]]
* [[Udayagiri, Odisha|Udayagiri]]

===Jain monuments===
* [[Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves]]

===Forts===
* [[Barabati Fort]]
* [[Chudanga Gada]]
* [[Raibania fort|Raibania Fort]]
* [[Sisupalgarh]]

==Flora and fauna==
{{main|Flora and fauna of Odisha}}

===Lakes===
[[File:Boat ride on Chilika Lake, Balugaon, Odisha, India.jpg|thumb|Chilika Lake]]
* [[Chilka Lake]]: at the mouth of the Daya River, is Asia's largest brackish water lake and second largest brackish water lake in the world. A bird sanctuary for millions of migratory birds, and is also noted for its population of [[Irrawaddy dolphin]]s (''Orcaella brevirostris''), the only known population of Irrawaddy dolphins in India. It is one of only two lagoons in the world that are home to these species.<ref name="Suraria">{{cite web|url=http://www.wdcs.org/submissions_bin/consprojectirr.pdf|format=PDF|title=Irrawaddy Dolphins - India|last=Sutaria |first= Dipani |year=2007|publisher=[[Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society]]|access-date=2009-03-31}}</ref>
* [[Kanjia Lake]]: Lake inside the [[Nandankanan Zoological Park]] known for boat riding and scenic beauty situated at [[Bhubaneswar]], [[Odisha]], [[India]].
* [[Anshupa Lake]]: a horseshoe shaped fresh water lake on the left bank of the [[Mahanadi River]], opposite Banki in [[Cuttack district]], [[Odisha]], [[India]]. Anshupa Lake in Banki is 40 km from the city of Cuttack, which also acts as a shelter for the migratory birds in the wintry weather season.

===Waterfalls===
* [[Badaghagara Waterfall]]
* [[Barehipani Falls]]
* [[Devkund|Devkund Waterfall]]
* [[Duduma Waterfalls]]
* [[Joranda Falls]]
* [[Khandadhar Falls, Kendujhar]]
* [[Khandadhar Falls, Sundagarh]]
* [[Koilighugar Waterfall]]
* [[Sanaghagara Waterfall]]

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File:Barehipani Falls.jpg|[[Barehipani Falls]]
File:Badaghagara_Kendujhar.jpg|[[Badaghagara Waterfall]]
File:Khandhadhar Falls.jpg|[[Khandadhar Falls, Sundagarh]]
File:Sanaghagara_Kendujhar.jpg|[[Sanaghagara Waterfall]]
File:Koilighugar_Waterfall,_Jharsuguda.jpg|[[Koilighugar Waterfall]]
File:Khandadhar fall.webm|Scenic Beauty of the [[Khandadhar Falls, Kendujhar]]
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===Hot springs===
* [[Atri (hot spring)|Atri]]
* [[Deulajhari]]
* [[Taptapani]]
* [[Tarabalo]]

==Wildlife==
[[File:Bhitarkanika lakeride sunset.jpg|thumb|Sunset at [[Bhitarkanika National Park]] Lake ]]
[[File:Nandankanan19.jpg|thumb|White tiger in [[Nandankanan Zoological Park]]]]
Odisha is a remarkable place as it is the home to the [[royal Bengal tiger]], consisting of many sanctuaries and natural scenic spots.

===Beaches===
[[File:Puri Sea Beach viewed from the light house.jpg|thumb|300px|View of [[Puri Beach]]]]
Odisha has a long coastline of 500 km. Notable beaches on this coastline include:
* [[Chandipur, Odisha|Chandipur Beach]]
* [[Chandrabhaga Beach]]
* [[Gahirmatha Beach]]
* [[Puri Beach]]
* [[Talasari Beach]]

===Sanctuaries===
* [[Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary]]
* [[Balimela Wildlife Sanctuary]]
* [[Balukhand-Konark Wildlife Sanctuary]]
* [[Bhitarkanika Mangroves]]
* [[Bhitarkanika National Park]]
* [[Chandaka Elephant Sanctuary]]
* [[Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary]]
* [[Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary]]
* [[Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary]]
* [[Kondakameru Wildlife Sanctuary]]
* [[Lakhari Valley Wildlife Sanctuary]]
* [[Nandankanan Zoological Park]]
* [[Satkosia Tiger Reserve]]
* [[Sunabeda Tiger Reserve]]

===Scenic spots===
* [[Daringbadi]]
* [[Maa Barunei Temple|Barunei]]
* [[Dhamra]]
* [[Chandbali]]
* [[Gupteswar Cave]]
* [[Tensa]]
* [[Saptasajya]]
* [[Satabhaya, Odisha|Satabhaya]]
* [https://koraput.nic.in/tourist-place/balda-cave/ Balda Cave]

==Islands==
Eco-tourism provides a degree of alternate employment to the local community and generates environmental awareness, among local residents as well as visitors, about the conservation and sensible use of the lake's natural resources. Notable locations within the lake are:
[[File:Satapada.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Satpada]]]]
* '''Ramba Bay''' at the southern end of the lake with the group of islands including:
* '''The Becon Island''', with an architectural conical pillar (to put a light on the top) built by Mr. Snodgrass, the then collector of [[Ganjam]] of the [[East India Company]], on a mass of rock in the Rambha Bay near Ghantasila hill. It is surrounded by the Eastern Ghat.
* '''The Breakfast Island''', pear shaped, known as "Sankuda island", with remnants of a dilapidated bungalow constructed by the King of Kalikote, has rare plants and is full of greenery with appealing flora.
* '''Honeymoon Island''', {{convert|5|km|mi|abbr=on|1}} from Rambha [[Jetty]], known as Barkuda Island, with clear waters has abundant red and green macro [[algae]] in the bed is also known for the limbless [[lizard]], an endemic species found here.
* '''Somolo and Dumkudi islands''', located in the Central and Southern sectors of the lake, in the backdrop of scenic [[Khalikote]] hill range, are inundated remnants of the Eastern Ghats with rich flora and fauna and also known for sighting of Irrawaddy dolphins.
* '''Birds' island''', located in the southern sector of the lake has huge exposed hanging rocks, are painted white due to [[folic acid]] of the droppings of the birds and is known for rich algal communities and few mangrove species and also migratory birds in winter.
* '''Parikud''' is a group of composite islands in the Garh Krishnaprasad Block for nature lovers and provides an avian spectacle during winter season
* '''Kalijai Temple''' located on an island is considered to be the abode of the Goddess [[Kali]]jai
* '''Satpada''', at the new mouth of the lake, provides a beautiful view of the lake and also views of the dolphins. Hundreds of boats here provide tours of the lake for tourists.
* '''Barunkuda''', a small island situated near Magarmukh, mouth of the lake, has a temple of Lord [[Varuna]].
* '''Nabagraha''' is an ancient deity located along the outer channel.
* '''Chourbar Shiva Temple''' is located near Alupatna village, along the outer channel.
* '''Manikpatna''', located on the outer channel has historical evidence of a [[port]] which was used for trade with Far East and also has the Bhabakundeswar temple of [[Lord Shiva]], an old [[Mosque]] whose entrance door is made of the jaws of the [[whale]].
* '''Sand-Bar and Mouth of the Lake''' is a striking and un-explored stretch of {{convert|30|km|mi|abbr=on|1}} of empty [[beach]] across the sand bar which separates the lake from the [[sea]].<ref name=ecotour>{{cite web|last=Chilika Development Authority |url=http://www.chilika.com/eco.htm |title=Eco Tourism |access-date=2009-03-31 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090206164040/http://www.chilika.com/eco.htm |archive-date=February 6, 2009 }}</ref>

==Museums==
* [[Odisha State Museum]]
* [[Regional Museum of Natural History, Bhubaneswar]]
* [[Tribal Research Institute Museum]]
* [[Odisha Crafts Museum]]

==Odisha Tourism Development Corporation==
The [[Odisha Tourism Development Corporation]] promotes tourism in the state and operate some of the existing tourist bungalows and transportation fleets in commercial line. OTDC's tourist [[bungalow]]s are called ''panthanivas''. Odisha Forest Development Corporation manages [[eco-tourism]] destinations in the state.

===Locations of ''panthanivas''===
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* [[Balasore]]
* [[Berhampur]]
* [[Bhubaneswar]]
* [[Chandaneswar]]
* [[Chandabali]]
* [[Chandipur, Odisha|Chandipur]]
* [[Chilika Lake]]
* [[Cuttack]]
* [[Dhauli]]
* [[Gopalpur, Odisha|Gopalpur]]
* [[Kendujhar]]
* [[Konark]]
* [[Panchalingeshwar]]
* [[Paradip]]
* [[Puri]]
* [[Rourkela]]
* [[Sambalpur]]
* [[Satpada]]
* [[Similipal]]
* [[Taptapani]]
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==Gallery==
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File:Beauty of LingrajTemple.jpg|[[Lingaraja Temple]]
File:Temple-Jagannath.jpg|[[Jagannath Temple, Puri|The Jagannath Temple]]
File:Konark Sub Temple Front view.jpg|[[Konark Sun Temple]], a [[UNESCO world heritage site]]
File:Muktesvara deula.jpg|[[Muktesvara deula]]
File:Udayagiri Caves - Rani Gumpha 01.jpg|[[Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves]], 2nd Century BCE
File:Shanti_Stupa,_Dhauli_01.jpg|Shanti Stupa at [[Dhauli]]
File:Rajarani Temple 2.jpg|[[Rajarani Temple]]
</gallery>

==Outline of tourism in India==
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* [[List of World Heritage Sites in India]]
* [[List of national parks of India]]
* [[List of lakes of India]]
* [[List of waterfalls in India]]
* [[List of State Protected Monuments in India]]
* [[List of beaches in India]]
* [[Incredible India]]
* [[List of Geographical Indications in India]]
* [[Medical tourism in India]]
* [[List of botanical gardens in India]]
* [[List of hill stations in India]]
* [[List of gates in India]]
* [[List of zoos in India]]
* [[List of protected areas of India]]
* [[List of aquaria in India]]
* [[List of forts in India]]
* [[List of forests in India]]
* [[Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India]]
* [[Hindu pilgrimage sites in India]]
* [[List of rock-cut temples in India]]
* [[Wildlife sanctuaries of India]]
* [[List of rivers of India]]
* [[List of mountains in India]]
* [[List of ecoregions in India]]
* [[Coral reefs in India]]
* [[List of stadiums in India]]
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Wikivoyage|Odisha}}
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090410031204/http://www.orissatourism.gov.in/new/index.htm Official site]
* [http://topyaps.com/7-greatest-temples-odisha-jagannath-temple 7 Greatest Temples Of Odisha Other Than Jagannath Temple]

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