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Odisha
Odisha
The Sun Temple at Konark, Puri’s Rath Yatra, the birds of Chilika Lake and a living tradition of temple dance. Odisha is one of India’s richest, and least crowded, heritage states.
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The Chhau Dance
Chhau dance, a vibrant and expressive folk dance form, originates from the eastern states of…
The Mahuli Duduma Mountain Range, Malkangiri in Odisha
The Mahuli Duduma Mountain Range, Malkangiri, is a mountain range in Odisha, India. The range…
Know More About “The Mahanadi”
The northern watershed feeds numerous rivers, but the most significant in terms of volume and…
The Godavari – India’s Second Longest River
Below a stunted hill in the Western Ghats just north of Nasik, the quaint village…
Orissa is fun!
What about having a tour of Orissa? Orissa, the land of Oriyas, earlier known as…
Visit Sambalpur!
Sambalpur is the Western Odisha region’s administrative, commercial and educational hub. The city contains many…
When to go
When to visit Odisha
The best time to visit Odisha is October to March. July to September are also good. Try to avoid April to June (hot and humid). Puri’s Rath Yatra takes place in June or July. Migratory birds at Chilika peak from November to February.
- Best for high Himalayan treks
- Good for winter and lower treks
- Monsoon: most high treks closed
A general guide. Always check local conditions and official dates before you travel.
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