Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to visit Odisha is from October to March, when the weather is pleasant and suitable for sightseeing, beaches, wildlife tours, and cultural exploration.

Winter season (December to February) is the peak tourist season, especially for visiting beaches, temples, festivals, and outdoor attractions.

Summers (April to June) can be extremely hot, while monsoon season brings heavy rainfall and humidity, which may affect travel and sightseeing plans.

The Golden Triangle of Odisha is a popular tourist circuit connecting the cities of Bhubaneswar, Puri & Konark. This circuit shows Odisha’s rich heritage, temples, beaches, and culture.

Puri is famous for the sacred Jagannath Temple and its long, scenic beaches. It is also one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in India.

Konark is globally known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site Konark Sun Temple, renowned for its magnificent architecture and historical significance.

Bhubaneswar is known as the “City of Temples” because of its rich collection of ancient temples and cultural heritage sites.

Some of the major nature and wildlife attractions include Chilika Lake – Famous for migratory birds and Irrawaddy dolphins and Bhitarkanika National Park – Known for mangrove forests and estuarine crocodiles.

The primary airport serving Odisha is Biju Patnaik International Airport, located in Bhubaneswar.

Major cities well connected through Indian Railways include Bhubaneswar, kataka, Puri, Brahmapur, Raurkela, Baleshwar and Sambalpur.

Odia is the primary language of Odisha. However, English and Hindi are widely understood and spoken in most tourist destinations.

Tourists can conveniently travel using taxis, auto-rickshaws, app-based cab services, and OTDC buses for both local and intercity transportation.

The current tourism tagline of Odisha is “Think India, Think Odisha.”

Ranveer Brar has been appointed as the culinary ambassador to promote Odia cuisine globally.