Traveling enthusiasts like to visit new destinations now and then. It is seen that at this time people are preferring to visit the religious place Jagannath Puri, which is located in Odisha. Whenever people plan to visit Jagannath, they also like to explore the famous places around it. On the other hand, if it is a matter of exploring offbeat places, then this excitement of traveling becomes double because away from the hustle and bustle of the cities, this offbeat destination is calm and beautiful. In such a situation, today we have brought information about some offbeat destinations of Odisha where going for a walk will make your journey exciting. Let's know about these places...

Jaipur
If you like natural beauty then you must visit Jaipur. Here you get to see big rocks, beautiful waterfalls, and green valleys far and wide and their memories remain in your mind for a long time. In Jaipur, you can visit Gupteshwar Caves, Sunabeda, Duduma Falls, Jagannath Sagar, Hatipathar, and Kolab Falls. Nearby is the Deomali peak, which is the highest peak in Odisha.

Raghurajpur
This small village in Odisha is an open-air museum of arts and crafts. Where except for one person in the village, another person is associated with this artistic craft and handicraft. The artists here create magic with their skillful hands-on craft cloth, paper, and palm leaves. Also, the people here specialize in different varieties of handicrafts in the form of leaf carving, and stone carving. Every person in the village has acquired this art from their forefathers. Coming here, you can see murals painted on the outer walls of every house.

Barbil
Barbil is a small beautiful destination on the banks of the Karo River in Keonjhar. Although not many people know about it, the dense forests here and the natural beauty away from the noise of the city fascinate you. Here you can visit Hawa Mahal, Gonasika, Thakurni Hills, Murga Mahadev Waterfalls, Uliburu Reserve Forest, Hanuman Temple, Shiva Temple, etc.

Rourkela
Rourkela city is located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. Rourkela city is famous all over India the name of the steel city. SAIL has its steel plant in this city, hence this city is called steel city. One special thing about this city is that it is called Mini India because if seen in the whole of Odisha, Rourkela is a city where people from all over India live. The city of Rourkela is the second smart city in Odisha after Bhubaneswar. The city of Rourkela, despite being an industrial area, has a great climate and is a very beautiful place to visit. Savor local Oriya delicacies like Chungi Malai, Dahi Matka, and Bhindi Bhun during your visit to Rourkela. In these, you will find a combination of South Indian and Bengali flavors.

Paradip
Paradip of Odisha is famous for its seaports. You see big ships in Paradip, situated at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the Mahanadi. Here you can visit places like Gahirmatha Sanctuary, Beach, Lighthouse, and Jhankar along with Paradip Port.

Brahampur
Brahmapur or Berhampur as it is called is the largest city and gateway to southern Odisha. Brahmapur is a city located on the east coast of the eastern Indian state of Odisha. It is the third largest city of Odisha with a population of 350,000. It is a business center. Brahmapur is also known as the Silk City because of the famous silk band sarees. The city is known for its love of theater and cinema. Truly Ganjam Kala Parishad and Prakasam Hall are one of the oldest theater halls in the country. Shree Sitaram Shishiyan Talkies is the oldest cinema hall in Odisha which was established in 1927.

Sambalpur
This area is also not very famous. Here you get to see natural beauty and many historical places and visiting them is a unique experience for you. Here you can enjoy visiting places like Hirakud Dam, Cattle Island, Pichlima, Huma, Samaleshwari Temple, Vikramkhol, Hatibari, and Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary.

Gopalpur
Gopalpur is a coastal town situated on the southern borderline of Odisha. This place is situated near the Bay of Bengal. Earlier Gopalpur was known as a small fishing village but the fortunes of this village changed after the British came to power. The port was used as an important trading center by the Easton India Company. The city is located close to Andhra Pradesh and that is why it offers many important advantages. Several religious places are also located here, including Mata Tara Tarini Hill Shrine, Bala Kumari Temple, and Sri Sri Siddhi Vinayak Peeth. You can visit Sonpur Beach, Aryapali Beach, and Gopalpur Beach here.