Top Reasons to Go to Orissa

Temple Carvings: Dubbed the Temple City, Bhubaneswar, Orissa's capital, has multitude of temples showcasing a treasury of graceful carvings. These temples, especially with those in Konark and Puri, can keep you and your camera busy for days.

Handicrafts: Craft lovers take note: talented artisans seem to abound in the land of Orissa and each area champions a different type of craft passed down for generations.

Beaches: Gorgeous Puri's strip of sand has all the ingredients beach worshippers require. And then there is Gopalpur-on-Sea, too.

Being Away from It All: Orissa does not get a whole load of tourists—either Indian or foreign. Most of the time you will have beautiful stretches of landscape all to yourself.