The serene wetlands at Mangalajodi covering around 10 sq kms in the northern edge of Chilika lagoon, attracts a substantial proportion of the migratory birds from far & away. What’s really exceptional is the proximity that one gets to see…

Nuapatna, the legendary weaving centre in Odisha's Cuttack district, famous for silk and cotton single-ikat textiles. The weavers here produce a striking range of sarees with a brilliance, glaze and texture that is unmatched. Over generations, local artisans have perfected…

Kila Dalijoda, located at Mangarajpur village near Choudwar, has a place among Panchakote’s Singh Deo family of erstwhile Purulia royalty. Originally built as a hunting resort, a portion of it has been converted into a legacy homestay. The laterite stone…

Langudi Buddhist site located near Jaraka under Dharmasala block in Jajpur district is associated with the Pushpagiri Mahavihara. The flourishing university which attracted scholars & monks during its peak was partly excavated only recently.  Among the artefacts & other findings…

False Point, as the name suggests, derives its name from the circumstance that vessels proceeding up the Bay of Bengal frequently mistook it for Point Palmyras in West Bengal. It’s the first & oldest surviving light house in Eastern India.…