Odisha, also known as the ‘Gem of India’ has been, from pre-historic times a treasure trove of historical places, beautiful landscapes, and holy places of worship. As one of the 29 states in India, there is a variety of tourist destinations for every kind of traveller; the adventurous, the historic, the religious, and even the lonely; lonely with nature, that is in Odisha. The option to book a stay at Hotel Rumani Puri is a great for guests travelling to Puri for the well-known Rath Yatra since it offers quick access to the beach and the Jagannath Temple. The state also provides a colourful experience through its geography, festivals, religious monuments, and the beautiful beach. Here is the breakdown of what makes Odisha an interesting tourist destination.
- Bhubaneswar The history of Odisha goes back to thousands of years, empires, and Kingdoms. The state is known for its architectural wonders especially the temples; which are more like structures for art work than religious institutions. The most popular example of the mentioned above is the Konark Temple also known as the black temple and regarded as the world heritage site which was constructed in the early of the XIII-th century. It is architecturally described to be a chariot with great stone wheels and horses and is also dedicated to the Sun God still making it one of India’s most touristic attractions. There is the Jagannath Temple in Puri which forms part of the four sacred ‘Char Dhams’ of India every Hindu is expected to embark on a pilgrimage to. This temple is an architectural masterpiece and has direct linkages with the Odisha’s world famous ‘Rath Yatra’ which countless people attend every year. It is one of the most lively and colourful fairs of the state and heritage representation of Odisha traditions. It also has number of tribal inhabitants which form part of cultural population base of Odisha. Most of the tribal groups resides in the areas of Koraput and Rayagada and like any other district in Odisha, it is a strong cultural representation of ethnic culture which makes Odisha a nice place for anthropologist.
- The geographical structure of Odisha is exquisite comprising of flat lands, forests and mouth-watering neat and clean fresh water lakes and mountains. The state boasts of a 485 kilometres length of coastlines with fabulous beaches that draws tourists from across the globe. The beach of Puri is close to the temple of Lord Jagannath and is quite touristy where one can either lie back on the sand and soak up the sun or indulge or a Puri Beach Festival. Kolkata is rich in tourist sites but some are still undiscovered; one of them being Chandipur Beach, where the tides vacate half the distance for up to five kilometres during low tide. Tourists and wildlife lovers will find near about everything they want in Odisha. For instance, the state owns so many wildlife sanctuaries and national parks including the Simlipal National Park, which is one of the biggest tiger reserves of India. It boasts rich bio diversity of wild life & vegetation and boasts of a Royal Bengal tiger, elephants, avian species etc that make it a favourite destination for trekkers, nature & wildlife enthusiasts.
- Hence, this state is also referred to as the “Temple Land” rightfully so. The state has a rich spiritual history which cannot be matched with more places in the world attracting pilgrims. The Lingaraj Temple is one of the oldest and most sacred temples of the state temple of Lord Shiva As per the oxidation theories of Arnold Toynbee, the monuments on the Eastern Ghats are. Kalinga’s architectural brilliance of the 11th century, it has carved out of stone, having a pyramidal roof with demonlike figures carved at the top. The city of Bhubaneswar itself is famous for a significant presence of old temples of which is why the city is referred to as the Temple City. Other than the temple of lord Jagannath at puri, one more iconic site of tourist’s interest is the temple of Taratarini, which is worshipped as one of the Sakti Peethas, the places where parts of the goddess Sati’s body are said to have fallen when Lord Shiva was carrying her. Located on the banks of the Rushikulya River, the beautiful hills are also nearby making it a holy as well as most beautiful place to visit.
- A tourist’s tour of Odisha would not be complete without a visit to some of the handicrafts that the state has to offer. The state is also well known for beautiful Pattachitra paintings, intricate paintings on palm leaves depicting scenes from mythology. Another attraction is Applique work particularly coming from the village of Pipli, here fabric articles are adorned with brilliant pattern and design. There also artisans of stone carving and, silversmithing filigree work and terracotta items which can be purchased as souvenirs from the state. The state’s handloom industry is blooming and it has put forward Sambalpuri and Bomkai saris at the forefront as we are now familiar with them owing to their fantastic weaving designs and rich colours.
Odisha is one of the best, yet relatively unknown, tourist destination in India. it has history and culture, natural sceneries, water sports and many other forms of adventure to suit every visitor. Odisha gives you the best of all worlds for whether you want a spiritual touch of Odisha, historical elegant monuments, leisure by the sea beaches or the adventurous feel by sea, the place has everything to offer. After a long day of touring Konark’s Sun Temple, you can rest and rejuvenate in the cosy rooms of Hotel Rumani Puri, which is renowned for its excellent location and welcoming staff. The state offers a very warm and friendly nature to the visitors with assorted festivals and a rich culture that describes the real texture of India. Puri in Odisha comes alive during Rath Yatra and there is so much more to the state that transports visitors to the tranquil shores of Chandipur.
