The scenic, serene and sublime, Odisha Tourism is all set to open doors to visitors after nearly two years of staying off the grid in the wake of Covid crisis as the setting in of winter--which brings a windfall in business every year-- is expected to rejuvenate the pandemic-battered industry.
The famous Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district is all set to welcome back tourists this year from November 1.
Last year, the department had organized a three month-long eco-retreat festival at Nalitapatia village, close to the Bhitarkanika national park.
Bhubaneswar: From pictures, paintings and sculptors related to the culture and history of the state to mouth-watering delicacies, the visitors are loving to spend their evenings at Khandagiri-Udaygiri Mahotsav at Tourist Interpretation Centre, Khandagiri in Bhubaneswar. Not just the residents of the city but the tourists coming to Khandagiri and Udaygiri are getting to see […]
Bhubaneswar: A treat for dance lovers, the annual Mukteswar Dance Festival is being held at the Mukteswar Temple in Bhubaneswar. Odissi enthusiasts coming in large numbers are enthralled to see the mesmerizing performances of some talented and reputed dancers in this three-day festival. On the first day of the event, Namrata Meheta’s solo Odissi performance […]
Puri: Acclaimed sand artist Manas Kumar Sahoo has slammed the State government alleging that despite working for development of Odisha tourism for the last 22 years, the latter has neglected him and overlooked his skills. “Even after working so hard for promotion of the state tourism at national and international levels, I am being neglected […]
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Tourism department has decided to open the gates of the palaces in the State for common people to be available as homestays. In the first phase, plans have been prepared to renovate Aul, Nilagiri and Dhenkanal palaces in line with the Udaipur City Palace of Rajasthan. “Odisha has a lot of princely […]
Bhubaneswar: The State government has decided to showcase Odisha’s rich untapped tourism potential on a global scale this year. Tourism and Culture Minister Ashok Chandra Panda on Wednesday said the department looks to take part in the upcoming Global Travel Marts to be held in London, Singapore and Berlin where State’s diverse and rich tourism […]
Puri: In a move that will allow lifeguards intervene timely and help save precious lives during mishaps at sea, Odisha Fire Services has deployed a high-speed Jet Ski at Ramachandi beach. The deployment comes as part of the strategy to augment resources with an aim to minimize response time in rescuing persons, mostly tourists in […]
In a bid to promote tourism in the state in a big way, the Odisha Tourism participated in International Tourism Festival (International Tourismus Borse) in Berlin in Germany
Chief Secretary S.C. Mahapatra directed the departments of forest and environment, water resources and tourism to identify around 100 spots for starting the boating facilities and submit the final list within a month.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government is planning to develop Gandhi Circuits by incorporating all the places visited by Mahatma Gandhi during the freedom struggle, Tourism and Culture Minister Ashok Chandra Panda said on Wednesday. Mahatma Gandhi visited the state seven times on different occasions, said Panda. The minister was speaking on the occasion of the signing […]
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor S C Jamir today said the state has everything for tourists from ancient monuments and temples, beautiful long coastline, exquisite art and craft and naturally blessed diverse flora and fauna. “The state has everything what it takes to delight eyes and provide well being for the body and peace to mind, offering both […]
Bhubaneswar: Despite having a huge tourism potential in the state, the footfall of foreign tourists to Odisha has declined in 2016. “Till November, only 53,280 foreign tourists visited the state,” Tourism minister Ashok Panda said in the Assembly today. The number of foreigners visiting Odisha in 2015 was 66,971. The Minister, however, could not identify […]
Bhubaneswar: During a video conferencing session, Ankita Kundu, a student of Utkal University, questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on how Odisha’s tourism could be promoted. Responding to Kundu’s question, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said tourism in Odisha can be promoted through the use of technology. Highlighting the numerous historical places in Odisha, the Prime Minister said […]
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