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orrisa
BHUBANESWAR
The capital of Orissa, Bhubaneswar is an ancient city with a history that
goes back 2200 years. It is also a city of temples and various shrines,
built in the splendidly ornate style typical of this region.
Places of Interest
Lingaraja temple, Parasurameswara Temple, Mukteswara Temple, Raja Rani
Temple, Brahmeswar Temple.
Around Bhubaneswar
Dhauli Edicts (8 kms), Khandgiri & Udayagiri Caves (5 kms).
Access
Well connected by rail. Connected by air to Delhi, Calcutta, Hyderabad,
Nagpur, Chennai and Mumbai. Bhubaneswar is on the National Highway linking
Calcutta (480 kms) to Chennai (1225 kms).
PURI
Puri is one of India's holiest cities. The Magnificent temple at puri,
dedicated to Vishnu or Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe and its famous
chariot festval, the Rath Yatra, make it a popular place of pilgrimaga.
Places of Interest
Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Mandir, Puri Beach.
Access
Puri is connected by rail to Calcutta, Chennai and Delhi. The nearest
airport is at Bhubaneswar (62 kms)to which it is linked by road.
KONARK
The majestic Sun Temple rises dramatically out of the sand dunes at the
beach at Konark. This amazing edifice built in the 13th cantury AD was
conceived as a vehicle for Surya, the Sun God, for his celestial journey
across the sky.
Access
The nearest railhead is puri (31 kms). The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar
(65 kms). It is connected by road to Bhubaneswar and puri.
GOPALPUR ON SEA
Abeach resort on the east coast of Orissa, Gopalpur has fine hotels and
facilities for boating and yachting. The hot springs of Taptapani are
not far away.
Access
The nearest railhead is Brahmapur (18 kms), to which it is linked
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