Sheila's Guide to Orissa, India

Orissa is one of India’s most fascinating states. Located along along the northeast coast of India on the Bay of Bengal, in the know tourists visit Orissa to see some of the most intriguing tribes and temples in India.

Tribal people make up more than one quarter of the states' population and attend weekly markets that will blow your mind!

See Famous Temples. Bhubaneswar (learn how to pronounce Bhubaneswar -- “Bubba-nesh-war”) has temples that date from medieval times; Puri’s sacred Hindu Temple of Jagannath is visited by millions of pilgrims each year; gape at Konak’s legendary Sun Temple with its impressive, erotic sculptures; and

Orris has intriguing Villages, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.

If you want the most bang for your buck and see some of the most unusual sights in the world, visit India. But don’t say, “been there, done it,” until you’ve explored Orissa. Are you ready?

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HERE’S SOME OF THE INFORMATION YOU’LL FIND INSIDE...

- Important Tips for Traveling in India.

- The Dos and Don’ts of Planning A Trip to Orissa.

- How to See The Best of Orissa.

Now, Travels With Sheila tells it like it is with personalized, up-to-date information and photographs. Follow her travel tips while it is still on the road less traveled by foreigners.