Odisha

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Odisha
Odisha
Odisha
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Nandankanan Zoological Park is a 400-hectare (990-acre) zoo and botanical garden in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Established in 1960, it was opened to the public in 1979 and became the first zoo in India to join World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) in 2009. It also contains a botanical garden and part of it has been declared a sanctuary. Nandankanan, literally meaning The Garden of Heaven,[1] is located near the capital city, Bhubaneswar, in the environs of the Chandaka forest, and includes the 134-acre (54 ha) Kanjia lake. A major upgrade was done in 2000 (after the damage caused by the super-cyclone of 1999 in coastal Odisha). More than 3.3 million visitors visit Nandankanan every year.
Bhubaneshwar
Known for Budget, Temples and Musicals
Come to Bhubaneshwar and enjoy its temples, musicals, and library.
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Puri
Puri
Known for Temples, Ruins and UNESCO site
Trip time! Discover the temples, ruins, and UNESCO site in secluded Puri.
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Nandankanan Zoological Park is a 400-hectare (990-acre) zoo and botanical garden in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Established in 1960, it was opened to the public in 1979 and became the first zoo in India to join World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) in 2009. It also contains a botanical garden and part of it has been declared a sanctuary. Nandankanan, literally meaning The Garden of Heaven,[1] is located near the capital city, Bhubaneswar, in the environs of the Chandaka forest, and includes the 134-acre (54 ha) Kanjia lake. A major upgrade was done in 2000 (after the damage caused by the super-cyclone of 1999 in coastal Odisha). More than 3.3 million visitors visit Nandankanan every year.
Cuttack
Known for Natural parks, Museums and Monuments
Trip time! Discover the parks, museums, and history in Cuttack.
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Rourkela
Rourkela
Known for Musicals, Hills and Natural parks
Escape to Rourkela! Enjoy its musicals, parks, and riverfront.
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Brahmapur
Brahmapur
Known for Temples, Festivals and Entertainment
Get away to Brahmapur! Enjoy the temples, festivals, and beaches.
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The sun temple at konark. The chariot of the Sun God is carried by 7 might horses who represent the 7 days of the week. It runs on 12 wheels - 6 on each side of the chariot representing the 12 months of the year. Each wheel is divided in 8 thick spokes and 8 thin spokes depicting the praharas or the different time of the day. Even today the sun dial shows the exact time.
Gop
Venture to sights like Konark Sun Temple and Konark Beach as you discover Gop.
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