ODISHA TOURISM ROAD SHOW AT HYDERABAD
TO ATTRACT DOMESTIC TOURISTS
Hyderabad Jan 12, 2016
The Department of Tourism (DoT), Government of Odisha in it’s bid to attract
domestic tourists from an important source city like Hyderabad has organised its
road show in the modern, cultural and industrial city of Hyderabad today. The
objective is to promote the state & its variety of tourism products in Hyderabad which
is linked with Odisha.
Located on the eastern coast of the country, Odisha is a tourists’ paradise and has
many stunning destinations which offer a visual feast to the tourists & visitors. It also
throws an educative and culturally pleasing insight into one of the oldest civilizations
of the World. The road show will benefit and provide information on Odisha Tourism
to the tour lovers, tour operators, travel agents, travel writers, journalists, decision
makers etc. Odisha is famous for its golden beaches, sprawling lakes, luxuriant
forests, teeming wildlife, majestic temples & monuments, Buddhist sites, exotic
handloom & handicrafts, primitive tribes, colourful fairs and festivals and the
scintillating music, dances & cuisine which attract large number of tourists.
Travel to Odisha is truly an amazing experience that attracts people from all parts of
the world for its sculptural and artistic heritage. The Sun Temple at Konark, a
UNESCO Heritage site, The Temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri, one of the four
cardinal centres for Hindus (Char Dhams) of India and temple city of Bhubaneswar
are important and popular tourist destinations. The Buddhist heritage of Odisha
comprising of Ratnagiri-Lalitgiri-Udayagiri-Langudi and Dhauli attracts tourists from
overseas and domestic front.
The serene beaches at Puri, Chandipur, Gopalpur and Bhitarkanika Wildlife
Sanctuary, the second largest mangrove forest in India, Simlipal National Park to
name a few are very famous tourist attractions. The rock-cut caves of Khandagiri &
Udaygiri at Bhubaneswar depicting Jain heritage throw ample light on the
magnificent past of Odisha. Chilika, the largest brackish water lake in Asia and a
Ramsar site of India with 1100 sq.kms area is famous for Dolphins and migratory
Apart from these, Odisha has successfully nurtured three great religions like
Buddhism, Jainism & Hinduism. The DoT is also organising a number of Tourism
events like Konark Festival (1st – 5th December), International Sand Art Festival (1st –
5th December), Parab Tribal Festival (16 – 18 November), Dhanu Yatra Festival (Dec
– Jan) Rajarani Music Festival (18 – 20 January), Mukteswar Dance Festival (14 –
16 January) etc. to attract more of domestic and international tourists.
A progressive and investment friendly Tourism Policy has been in operation since
April 2013. As per the policy a State Level Single Window Committee has been
created for speedy implementation of the projects; several incentives have been
announced for the Tourism stake holders as part of promotional initiatives.
Odisha Tourism to attract domestic tourists from various parts of the country is
holding road shows in different cities. It has already organised 3 road shows of this
year and has planned to organise 7 more road shows by March 2016. It is a happy
coincidence that 4th such road show is being organised in this great city of
Hyderabad. Bhubaneswar Airport has also declared as international airport and
recently air India is connecting Varanasi from Bhubaneswar
Its immense pleasure announces that Sound and light show has already been
started in Dhauli.
Odisha Tourism Development Corporation has also been playing a key role in the
promotion & development of Tourism in the state. It covers a wide range of facilities
to the tourists & visitors with its 22 strategically located hotels & restaurants with fine
Odia delicacies, boat riding in Chilika Lake, tour & travels and transport facilities.
Above all Odisha is a peaceful state and the people are hospitable. The state capital
Bhubaneswar is a modern city having good connectivity (both rail and air) to all
major cities of the country. Hope your journey to Odisha will be a memorable one.
For more information please visit:
www.odishatourism.gov.in
www.panthanivas.com
www.visitorissa.org
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TO ATTRACT DOMESTIC TOURISTS
Hyderabad Jan 12, 2016
The Department of Tourism (DoT), Government of Odisha in it’s bid to attract
domestic tourists from an important source city like Hyderabad has organised its
road show in the modern, cultural and industrial city of Hyderabad today. The
objective is to promote the state & its variety of tourism products in Hyderabad which
is linked with Odisha.
Located on the eastern coast of the country, Odisha is a tourists’ paradise and has
many stunning destinations which offer a visual feast to the tourists & visitors. It also
throws an educative and culturally pleasing insight into one of the oldest civilizations
of the World. The road show will benefit and provide information on Odisha Tourism
to the tour lovers, tour operators, travel agents, travel writers, journalists, decision
makers etc. Odisha is famous for its golden beaches, sprawling lakes, luxuriant
forests, teeming wildlife, majestic temples & monuments, Buddhist sites, exotic
handloom & handicrafts, primitive tribes, colourful fairs and festivals and the
scintillating music, dances & cuisine which attract large number of tourists.
Travel to Odisha is truly an amazing experience that attracts people from all parts of
the world for its sculptural and artistic heritage. The Sun Temple at Konark, a
UNESCO Heritage site, The Temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri, one of the four
cardinal centres for Hindus (Char Dhams) of India and temple city of Bhubaneswar
are important and popular tourist destinations. The Buddhist heritage of Odisha
comprising of Ratnagiri-Lalitgiri-Udayagiri-Langudi and Dhauli attracts tourists from
overseas and domestic front.
The serene beaches at Puri, Chandipur, Gopalpur and Bhitarkanika Wildlife
Sanctuary, the second largest mangrove forest in India, Simlipal National Park to
name a few are very famous tourist attractions. The rock-cut caves of Khandagiri &
Udaygiri at Bhubaneswar depicting Jain heritage throw ample light on the
magnificent past of Odisha. Chilika, the largest brackish water lake in Asia and a
Ramsar site of India with 1100 sq.kms area is famous for Dolphins and migratory
Apart from these, Odisha has successfully nurtured three great religions like
Buddhism, Jainism & Hinduism. The DoT is also organising a number of Tourism
events like Konark Festival (1st – 5th December), International Sand Art Festival (1st –
5th December), Parab Tribal Festival (16 – 18 November), Dhanu Yatra Festival (Dec
– Jan) Rajarani Music Festival (18 – 20 January), Mukteswar Dance Festival (14 –
16 January) etc. to attract more of domestic and international tourists.
A progressive and investment friendly Tourism Policy has been in operation since
April 2013. As per the policy a State Level Single Window Committee has been
created for speedy implementation of the projects; several incentives have been
announced for the Tourism stake holders as part of promotional initiatives.
Odisha Tourism to attract domestic tourists from various parts of the country is
holding road shows in different cities. It has already organised 3 road shows of this
year and has planned to organise 7 more road shows by March 2016. It is a happy
coincidence that 4th such road show is being organised in this great city of
Hyderabad. Bhubaneswar Airport has also declared as international airport and
recently air India is connecting Varanasi from Bhubaneswar
Its immense pleasure announces that Sound and light show has already been
started in Dhauli.
Odisha Tourism Development Corporation has also been playing a key role in the
promotion & development of Tourism in the state. It covers a wide range of facilities
to the tourists & visitors with its 22 strategically located hotels & restaurants with fine
Odia delicacies, boat riding in Chilika Lake, tour & travels and transport facilities.
Above all Odisha is a peaceful state and the people are hospitable. The state capital
Bhubaneswar is a modern city having good connectivity (both rail and air) to all
major cities of the country. Hope your journey to Odisha will be a memorable one.
For more information please visit:
www.odishatourism.gov.in
www.panthanivas.com
www.visitorissa.org
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