| Orissa is a beautiful coastal state of eastern India. It | | | | breakfast island was once used by a British officer |
| has unique and valuable tourism resources. From the | | | | named snodgross, who was the collecter of |
| snow adventure peaks of the mountain to the sand | | | | Ganjam.He stayed in a bungalow on the island. Three |
| and surf of the Bay of Bengal , a grand historical | | | | kilometers away from Rambha way stands an |
| legacy, old culture to a modern civilization, wealth of | | | | architectural marvel in the shape of a conical pillar near |
| world life, many sculptures and temple architecture | | | | the picturesque Ghantasala hill. Another three |
| vibrate the country's life. The state has something for | | | | kilometers away stands the Honeymoon Island once |
| everyone. The monuments- the sun temple at Konark, | | | | used by Bruisers for picnicking and- partying. The |
| the jagannath temple at puri, the Ling raj temple at | | | | crystal clear water of the inland and the luxurious bed |
| Bhubaneswar are the holy places Of Orissa attract | | | | of red and green worldwide decorations are simply |
| thousands of pilgrimage from the different parts of | | | | captivating. The Birds Island, four kilometer from |
| world in every day. The beautiful place Chilika Lake, | | | | rambha, is a must-see for its wealth of herbs, shrubs |
| attract to people for enjoy the beauty of nature. | | | | and creepers.. The lake's eastern snare is equally |
| sparkling in the luxury of its blue expanse, relaxes the | | | | tempting because of the playful Irrawaddy Dolphins, a |
| seductive Chilika, India largest brackish waterlake. | | | | 30-km stretch of sandbar, the Rajhansa Islands and |
| Encircled by hills and punctuated by emerald green | | | | the mouth of Chilika which provides a stretch of an |
| islands, Chilika is a sanctuary and winter resort for | | | | endless, unexplored beach to relax at. This adventure |
| winged visitors from all over the world.chilika spells | | | | and fun-filled boat journey of nearly four hours is a |
| magic through its migratory birds and its treasure | | | | destination itself. |
| house of aquatic fauna. The striking lake, replete with | | | | KALIJAI TEMPLE: Temple kalijai is one of the |
| boats, reflects India at her colorful best. Truly Chalkier | | | | important attractions for the visitors. It is located at a |
| is the most delicious cuisine for hungry eyes and | | | | hillock surrounded by blue water bears .The many |
| starved hearts. | | | | folklores and legends of Chilika refer to goddess as |
| CHILIKA: A two-hour journey from Bhubaneswar | | | | the reigning deity of the lagoon. According to legend a |
| takes you to Chilika, a biodiversity hot spot and the | | | | young girl who was drowned and then vener¬ated |
| largest brackish water lake in Asia. The largest lagoon | | | | as a goddess after being sanctified .This small rocky |
| along India's east coast spreads over 1100 sqkm. It is | | | | island is having a group of people who worshiped |
| also a unique assemblage of marine, briny and fresh | | | | Devi- kalijai in the temple. No boatman or fisher man |
| water ecosystem with inimitable characters. A boat | | | | ventures out without invoking the blessing of Devi-kalijai |
| ride in this lagoon will bring you amidst the chirps of | | | | for a safe passage. Local folklores describes that the |
| millions of migratory birds from Baikal, Siberia, | | | | story of kalijai, a poor girl, who did not wish to marry in |
| South-east Asia, and Central Asia. Journey further to | | | | an island name parikuda because there is no link with |
| Visit some of the charming of nearest area Balugaon | | | | other place. But at that time the tradition of the society |
| and Rambha, 25 km apart, are the two places, on the | | | | was selected. she has to go her father in-law's house. |
| lake that serve as the base. Though you can visit the | | | | Father of kalijai arranged the whole thing for her in a |
| lake throughout the year, October-March is the best | | | | traditional way. Selected a day, given order to a |
| season because many migratory birds are available in | | | | boatman on behalf of 'a marriage ceremony of kalijai' |
| this place. The lagoon's ecosystem supports more | | | | towards parikuda. Before arrive to Parikuda they |
| than 225 fish species, a variety of phytoplankton, algae | | | | should cross the lake. Both father and daughter |
| and aquatic plants, over 720 species of non-aquatic | | | | started their ferry towards Parikuda Island to her |
| plants around the lagoon. This list includes a number of | | | | wedding. Just on the way, a storm brew and the sky |
| rare, threatened and endangered species, including the | | | | became dark & the boat was veiled in the |
| Barakudia limbless slope. This wealth of life earned | | | | gorgeous lake. Kalijai disappeared in to the dark water. |
| Chilika the designation of a 'Ramstad Site', which is a | | | | But it was for a short time. Then the sky became |
| wetland of International Importance. The Nalabana | | | | clear. There was no storm. Just the father of kalijai |
| Island within the lagoon is notified as a bird sanctuary, | | | | alive....he cried....he shouted... kalijai...kalijai....that's all. It is |
| to give escape to your adventurous traits, indulge in a | | | | located at a hillock surrounded by blue water bears |
| scooter ride, canoeing, kayaking and boating in the | | | | .The temple is dedicated to her memory. Each year at |
| water sports complex near the OTDC-run Panthniwas | | | | makar-sankranti, after the harvest people from |
| as comfortable accommodation. Breakfast in the | | | | different places coming worship Devi kalijai. Today the |
| floating restaurant and naval exercises by the Indian | | | | temple is the witness as a milestone or the burning |
| Navy egg you on to extent your stay at BarkuL. | | | | example for the society. |
| But if you want privacy. Situated at the southern end | | | | AROUND CHILIKA: There are many places of interest |
| of Chilika, Rambha cove is dotted with a number of | | | | that can be approached from Barkul. The famous |
| islands, each com¬peting with the other to excel in | | | | Narayani temple with a perennial stream and the |
| natural beauty. Each of these inviting islands popping | | | | Bhagabati temple are the important destinations. For |
| out of the vast stretch of blue has a story to tell. A | | | | natural lovers, there is the Nirmaljhar waterfall. |