Odisha

Odisha is a state on India's east coast, on the Bay of Bengal. Its capital, Bhubaneswar, is known as the Temple City, and the state is home to 62 recognised tribal communities.

Travellers come for the Jagannath temple at Puri, the Sun Temple at Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the temples of Bhubaneswar. There is Chilika Lake, a vast brackish water lagoon, the mangroves of Bhitarkanika, Simlipal National Park, the hill districts of Koraput and Rayagada and much more. Odissi dance, Pattachitra painting and silver filigree are among its many arts. Rath Yatra at Puri, Durga Puja, Nuakhai and many more festivals fill the calendar.

The best time to visit Odisha is October to March. Olive ridley turtles nest on its beaches, usually in February or March.

Pollen Dots plans customised journeys anywhere in Odisha, with local guides and stays. Browse the journeys and stories below, or write to us to plan a journey around what you want to see.