Location :

East Coast of India.

Capital :

Bhubaneshwar

Main Language :

Oriya

Area :

The total area of the state is 155820 sq km with 482 km long coastline.

Terrain :

Beaches, coastal plaind and hilly terrains are noted in Orissa.

Climate :

The climate of Orissa is marked by blazing summers, heavy monsoons and decent winters.

Other languages spoken :

Bengali and Hindi.

Important tourist destinations :

Cities like Puri, Bhubaneshwar and Konark have several monuments and great temples to see.

Beches at Puri, Chndipur are major attractions of the state. Nandan Kanan, a wildlife park is most visited for the white tigers it harbors.

Best time to visit :

Throughout the year.

Transport :

By Air : There are several air strips in the state and there are three airports in the state namely Biju Patnaik Airport, Jharsuguda Airport and Berhampur Airport.

By Rail : the train transport of the state is quite extensive and it connects the major cities of Orissa.

By Sea : The costal lines of the state have connectivity with Bengal costal plain and Chennai.

By Road : Being a famous tourist spot of India the state has several well-developed roads that connect all the major cities.