People who are fond of traveling like to visit a new destination every time. It is being seen that at this time people prefer 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 there. On the other hand, if we talk about exploring offbeat places, then the excitement of traveling becomes double, because these offbeat destinations are quiet and beautiful, away from the hustle and bustle of cities. In such a situation, today we have brought for you information about some offbeat destinations of Odisha, where visiting will make your journey exciting. Let us know about these places...


Jaipur
If you like natural beauty then you should visit Jaipur. Here you get to see big rocks, beautiful waterfalls, and lush green valleys from 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 Devamali Peak, which is the highest peak of Odisha.

Raghurajpur
This small village of Odisha is an open museum of arts and handicrafts. Where every person in the village is associated with this artistic craft and handicraft. The artists here create magic on artisanal cloth, paper, and palm leaves with their skilled hands. Besides, the people here are also experts in various varieties of handicrafts like leaf carving, and stone carving. Every person in the village has inherited this art from his ancestors. Coming here you can see the murals painted on the outer walls of every house.

Barbil
Barbil is a small beautiful destination on the banks of Karo River in Kendujhar. 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, Thakurani Hills, Murga Mahadev Waterfalls, Uliburu Reserve Forest, Hanuman Temple Shiva Temple, etc.

Rourkela
Rourkela City is located in the Sundergarh district of Odisha. Rourkela city is famous all over India as the steel city. SAIL has its steel plant in this city, hence this city is called Steel City. A 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. Rourkela City is the second smart city in Odisha after Bhubaneswar. Rourkela City industrial area Despite this, the environment here is very good and it is a very beautiful place to visit. Savor local Oriya delicacies like Chungri Malai, Dahi Matka, and Bhindi Bhun during your visit to Rourkela. In these, you will get a combination of South-Indian and Bengali flavors.

Paradeep
Paradeep of Odisha is famous for its seaports. You can 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.

Berhampur
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 in Odisha with a population of 350,000. It is a business center. Brahmapur is also known as Silk City because of its famous silk band sarees. The city is known for its love of theater and cinema. Truly Ganjam Arts Council and Prakasam Hall is one of the oldest theater halls in the country. Shri 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, Pichalima, Huma, Samleshwari Temple, Vikramkhol, Hatibadi, and Ushakothi Wildlife Sanctuary.

Gopalpur
Gopalpur is a coastal town situated on the southern borderline of Orissa. This place is situated near the Bay of Bengal. Earlier Gopalpur was known as a small fishing village but after the British came to power the fortunes of this village changed. This 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 benefits. Several religious places are also located here, including Mata Tara Tarini Hill Tirtha, Bala Kumari Temple, and Sri Sri Siddhi Vinayak Peeth. You can visit Sonpur Beach, Aryapali Beach, and Gopalpur Beach here.

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