The well known Ridley turtle can be spotted at Bhitarkanika(220 km) and there is the Project Tiger reserve of Simlipal(380 km). The Crafts village of Raghurajpur is just 15 kms away and you could see the "appliqué" artists at work in Pipli(36km).Or just hang around at the pristine beaches at Chandipur(290km) or Gopalpur(180 km). Your trip would be incomplete without seeing the stupendous Sun temple at Konark(a mere 30 km). You can also see the Gotipua dance of Puri(in which young boys dress as girls)or see the well known sand artists at work on the beaches of Puri. These are a few places mentioned almost at random...there are just too many other things to do and you could go off the beaten path and discover many more wonders in this blessed land...the soul of India. Continued                         Back

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