Odisha: Located in the east, it is the 8th largest state in India by area and 11th by population, known for its heritage sites, beaches, waterfalls, festivals, and rich culture.
Bhubaneswar: The capital of Odisha, also known as the smart city and temple city, with 700 temples including the famous Konark Sun Temple and Chausath Yogini.
Balangir: Famous for folk dance, art, and culture, with old-age buildings, parks, and notable spots. Dalkhai is the renowned dance form here.
Cuttack: The Millennium city or Silver city, the oldest city in Odisha, dedicated to silver filigree works ('Tarakasi'), hosts grand Durga Puja event and Bali Jatra. Birthplace of NetajiSubhash Chandra Bose.
Rourkela: Known as the Still city, named 'Mini India' by PM Modi in 2016, and home to the first integrated steel plant in the public sector of the country.
Berhampur: Silk city famous for Ikkat Silk Sarees, local fruits, pickles, papad, chutneys, and badi. Locals believe it is a home of Lord Brahma.
Sambalpur: Diamond City, known for sambalpuri textile works and precious stones, hosts the longest earthen dam in the world, Hirakud.
Balasore: Missile city, housing the Integrated Test Range of the Indian Ballistic Missile DefenceProgramme. Also known as the karmabhoomi of former President APJ Abdul Kalam.
Bhadrak: Known as 'RaktaTirtha' or Pilgrim of Blood, popular for Bhadrakali Temple and Babaakhandalamani Temple. Celebrates DolPurnima during Holi and Kali Puja.
Baripada: Film City of Oriya Film Industry, famous for Sitakund waterfall and the second most popular RathYatra spot in Odisha after Puri. Also known as Sreekehtra.