Odisha is home to the world's largest saltwater lagoon, the Chilika Lake, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Konark Sun Temple, a 13th-century Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun God, is designed in the shape of a chariot with 12 pairs of wheels, each 10 feet in diameter.
The Dhauli Hill, located near Bhubaneswar, is known for its rock edicts that were inscribed by Emperor Ashoka after his conversion to Buddhism.
Odisha is one of the few places in India where one can witness the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles laying eggs on the beach.
The Hirakud Dam, built across the Mahanadi River, is one of the longest earthen dams in the world, stretching over 26 kilometers.
The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the four major pilgrimage sites for Hindus, and the annual Rath Yatra attracts millions of devotees from around the world.
The Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar is one of the oldest and largest temples in Odisha, dedicated to Lord Shiva.