30-03-2009 Simlipal National Park Closed.
Simlipal National park has been closed indefinitely for unfotunate naxalite infiltration.
10-02-2009 Simlipal Gets better.
The Governor of Orissa, Mr. M.C Bhandare, inaugurated an eco- tourism complex near Joranda inside Simlipal National Park. The effort is to promote tourism & inculcate a sense of awareness & consciousness about nature amongest visitors & others.
05-01-2009
Elephant ride has been introduced at Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj for visitors from the season starting from 2009.
We Offer a number of places inside India, in general and, Orissa in particular to our in-bound visitors. The list fallows as Similipal (National Park, Biosphere, Bird Sanctuary, Tiger Reserve), Chilika (Largest Brakish water Lake in Asia), Bhitarkanika (Biosphere and Sanctuary), Puri (Lord Jagannath Temple, Wide Spread Beach), Konark (Sun Temple), Bhubaneswar (Ancient Caves, Temple City), Jammu & Kashmir, Himanchal Pradesh, Goa, Chhattishgarh
At the same time out bound tours to Switzerland and Thailand are also offered to our visitors.
BHUBANESWAR
It is the capital city of Orissa, the 11th largest state in Indian union. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the country with most modern facilities. Despite the tag of capital , the city houses hundreds of temples all over the place. Hence the city is refered to as the Temple City or the Cathedral city of India.
A traveler by air is welcomed by the soaring spire of the famous Lingaraj temple, the white domed peace Pagoda at Dhauli hills & the Ochre temple of Mahabir Jina on the Khadagir hills. These three also signify the presence of Hinduism, Budhism & Jainism which in turn helped orissa develop a tolerant culture, people & environment.
Bhubaneswar is the one & only mute witness to the famous & epic Kalinga War of the ancient India. The Kalinga War (261bc) converted the Emperor Ashoka from a butcher to an ambasodar of peace. The whole of Kalinga War has immortalized in the form of Ashokan Rock Edict at Dhauli, one of the earliest rock cut edicts in ancient history.
The cave complex of Udaygiri & Khandagiri together presents high points of Orissa history, at the same time , throws light on the ancient civilization.
Attractions : Apart from the fact that Bhubaneswar is one of the most beautiful capital cities in India, it is also the Cathedral city or the Temple City of India. In other words , Bhubaneswar has more than five hundred temples to its possession . Visiting all of them is neither possible nor desireable considering the constraint of time. But definitely some of the most important temples of all time are worth visiting atleast once for their architectural magnificience.
Temples :
The Lingaraj Temple: This is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. Built in 11th century AD, this 180ft massive structure has the architectural concentration all over the body.
The Rajarani Temple: This 11th century old temple is unparalled for its plastic art. It is unique because it does not have any deities for worship by the devotees.
The Mukteswar Temple: This 30 odd ft temple belongs to the 10th century AD . Though the temple is a smaller one, the art work on it is considered as one of the most beautiful in India.
The Vaital Temple: This temle is different from other temples in terms of architecture & style. The presiding deity, Chamunda, is also not a house hold figure in Hindu system of worship. The sculptures of the temple depict a rather strange synthesis of Saktism, Saivism & Mahayana Budhism.
NandanKanan: It is one of the major Zoos in the eastern region. Located in the vicinity (only 12kms) of Bhubaneswar, it is accessible round the year except on Mondays. The timings only vary according to the seasons - summer & winter. The artificial yet very spacious Zoo possesses a wide varieties of mammals, reptiles & birds from across the world. The White Tigers are a special attraction in this zoo. The Lion Safari gives very rare chance to a visitor to see the freely roaming majestic lions in the Safari. It is atleast a day’s programme for the visitors to see, enjoy , observe the diversity of species , as part of either creation or evolution, in a single day & at a single place.
KONARK
There are only three Sun temples in India, where temples have been constructed & dedicated to the Sun God. The Martand & Madeere Sun temples are hardly known to any body except for the local areas. But the Sun temple at Konark is not only a house hold name but a world famous monument. The black colour of the structure has earned it the name of Black Pagoda. Built in the 13th
century AD, this temple still evokes a sense of pride in human genius & their achievement. At the same time it also flashes back of its look in its youth. Even after seven hundred years of its existence, it still imposes itself upon the visitors in no time.
If a thing of beauty is joy for ever, it is Konark. It is simply a masterpiece in terms architecture, sculpture & science. The majestic Sun temple was born when the Orissan art was at its peak.
The sculptural depictions touch every aspect of life of the then society at large.
Erottica ( scenes of love) apart from others is one of the finest sculptural depictions.
Architecturally it is designed to be a Chariot(car) with twelve (12) huge wheels on either side being pulled by seven (7) horses .
Scientifically, the Konark depicts the movement of the Sun from the rise to the set. The gigantic wheels depict the the division of time of the day.
All in all, the Konark is a price less wonder of time, definitely undefinable & undescribable. It is surely unbelievable unless & until one has a close view of this marvel with an unblinking gaze. And to underline this the world body has aptly declared the Konark Sun Temple THE WORLD HERITAGE MONUMENT.
PURI
The very name of Puri is big enough to attract visitors from all over the world.
Puri is package in itself to draw the attention globally. It is a round the year destination for multi reasons.
It is one of the Four Holiest places for Hindus in India. No Hindu is considered to have attained salvation without visiting Puri at least once in his/her life time. Hence, Puri remains to be one of the destinations for each & every Hindu across India & else where.
Puri lends one of the finest beaches in India for the visitors from within & out side India. It is a wonderful sight to see different nationalities relaxing together at the Puri beach round the year. Puri is most pleasant in summer & hence the summer capital of Orissa.
Puri is incomplete without the mention of the world famous Rath yatra(Car Festival) in June-july. The monsoon time Car Festival at Puri attracts around ten (10) lakh visitors from India & abroad.
CHILIKA
It is the largest brackish water lagoon in Asia. The vastness of this water body can be well imagined from its 11hundred square kilometer sprawl. The huge expanse is not just water all around, rather it is a combination of nature and its various manifestations in such a manner that it attracts the second largest congregation of migratory birds in the world.The enormity provides livelihood to hundreds of families living around the lagoon. It is home to hundreds of aquatic lives, an asylum to the migratory birds from across the world while serving as a constant source of livelihood to the families living around the lake bordering three districts of Orissa.
It is an all time favourite destination for visitors from all over the world. An attraction in itself . Chilika attracts visitors to the in-built Islands of prominence, namely, Nalabana, Kalijai, Somolo, Honeymoon, Breakfast, Birds & Rajahansa islands. A soujorn to these islands by water boats is a life time experience. Chilika has been declared as Ramsar site for its socio-economic importance & rich bio- diversity..
Apart from this, Chilika is one of the finest eco-tourism centers in the country.
It becomes most lively & happening place in the winter every year. More than hundred fifty species of birds & in thousands congregate the place. Birds from all over the world, notably Caspian sea, Lake Baikal, Aral sea, kirghizstan, Mongolia, Central & South east Asia & the great Himalayas make the place a paradise. The Nalabana bird sanctuary serves as the guest house for most of these birds particularly in winter every year. It is a spectacular treat for the visitors as well as the researchers.
Chilika is also home to hundreds of aquatic lives including the rare & endangered IRRAWADDY Dolphins. Satapada is the place where these Dolphins greet the visitors with their charms.
The confluence of Chilika & the sea provides a beautiful view also.
All in all Chilika is an Emerald in the east, not to be missed rather to be seen time & again.
Simlipal National Park Closed.
