Skydiving to scuba: Odisha’s ‘From Sky to Sea’ vision aims to make it India’s adventure hub

Marking a bold push toward experiential travel, the state government has unveiled an ambitious adventure tourism blueprint titled ‘From Sky to Sea’ in the Odisha Economic Survey 2025-26. The roadmap positions Odisha as an emerging multi-terrain adventure hub, spanning mountains, forests, rivers, reservoirs, and a vast coastline along the Bay of Bengal.

This will not only generate employment but will also attract domestic and international thrill-seekers. From mountain summits to coastal horizons, Odisha’s “From Sky to Sea” will transform the state into India’s next big adventure tourism destination.

The plan identifies aero, land-based, and water-based adventure circuits across iconic destinations such as Bhubaneswar, Deomali, Daringbadi, Hirakud Dam, and Chilika Lake, among others.

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Here’s a snapshot of the proposed offerings:

>> Aero Sports

🔹 Hot Air Ballooning – Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Hirakud, Deomali, Chilika, Tampara, Puri, Daringbadi, Dhauli
🔹 Kite Boarding – Ramchandi, Puri Beach, Gopalpur Sea Beach, Sonapur, Talasari
🔹 Hang Gliding / Paragliding – Deomali, Daringbadi, Barunei Hill, Mahendragiri
🔹 Paramotoring – Gopalpur, Talasari, Chandipur, Chandrabhaga, Hirakud, Koraput, Satkosia, Cuttack
🔹 Skydiving – Hirakud, Mayurbhanj, Rourkela, Berhampur, Keonjhar
🔹 Air Safaris – Bhubaneswar–Cuttack, Bhubaneswar–Chilika–Berhampur, Koraput, Hirakud–Sambalpur, Mahendragiri–Jirang

>> Land-based Adventure Sports

🔹 Bungee Jumping – Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Sundargarh, Deomali, Daringbadi, Mahendragiri, Barunei Hills
🔹 Mountaineering / Trekking / Rock Climbing – Mahendragiri, Daringbadi, Deomali, Barunei Hills, Hirakud, Chilika, Kolab
🔹 PLEV / Segway Tours – Chandaka, Barunei Hill, Chandipur Beach, Gopalpur Beach, Talasari Beach, Puri–Chandrabhaga, Deomali, Chilika, Kolab, Tampara
🔹 ATV Tours – Hirakud, Mayurbhanj, Rourkela, Berhampur, Keonjhar
🔹 Zip Lines & High Rope Courses – Balukumar Temple, Nrusinghanath–Harishankar, Deomali, Daringbadi, Mandasaru, Hirakud, Bhimkund

>> Water-based Adventure Sports

🔹 Kayaking / Sea Kayaking / Rowing – Puri, Gopalpur, Talasari, Chilika Lake, Satkosia, Tampara, Anshupa, Hirakud, Koraput, Malkangiri
🔹 River Cruising – Bhitarkanika, Paradip, Cuttack, Hirakud, Kolab, Balimela, Rengali Dam & major reservoirs
🔹 Scuba Diving – Gopalpur, Puri, Sonapur, Astaranga, Hirakud
🔹 Snorkelling – Talasari, Puri, Gopalpur, Sonapur, Astaranga, Hirakud
🔹 Water Sports (Jet Skis, Inflatable Boats, Speed Boats, Parasailing, etc.) – Puri Sea Beach, Chandrabhaga, Gopalpur, Sonapur, Hirakud, Mahanadi, Kolab, Chilika, Talasari, Dhauli, Cuttack, Rengali Dam.