Scenic Odisha

- October to March is best for sightseeing and beaches
- July to September is good for greenery and waterfalls, but expect rain
- April to June is very hot and usually avoided.

- Puri – Jagannath Temple, beach
- Bhubaneswar – Lingaraj Temple, Udayagiri & Khandagiri caves
- Konark – Sun Temple (UNESCO site)
- Chilika Lake – bird watching, dolphin sightings
- Cuttack – Barabati Fort, silver filigree work
- Similipal National Park – wildlife and waterfalls.

- 5–6 days: Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark, Chilika
- 8–10 days: Add Cuttack, Similipal, tribal or beach areas like Gopalpur

- Ancient temples and architecture
- Jagannath culture and Rath Yatra
- Odissi dance and classical music
- Handicrafts like Pattachitra paintings and silver filigree
- Scenic beaches and lakes.