Orissa is a state of the Indian Union located in the eastern coast of the peninsula. Its territory formed a part of the ancient Kingdom Kalinga of Mahabharata (The Great epic of Hindus) fame. Ashoka, the Mauryan King of Magadha, invaded Kalinga in 261 B .C and this event has gone down history as the Kalinga War, causing a greater change in the heart of Ashoka, than in his empire. This was last war fought by him after which he became a great champion of Buddhism and upheld the values of peace and non violence. In its long history spanning more than just present millennium, the region of modern Orissa was known by different names at different points of time-Kalingam, Utkal, Kangoda and Odr-desha. This Orissa boasts a distinctive and rich cultural heritage.

One of the few states in India which still largely undiscovered by tourists, Orissa offers a multidimensional experience to the visitor spanning rich architectural monuments, a golden coastline, Tribal culture, wildlife and art & craft. Orissa Tour or visiting Orissa as an unexplored destination becoming more and more popular, as it has every thing to give a Tourist and culture lovers. Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa is known as Temple city with hundreds of beautiful temples with architecture of Kalinga School flourished from 7th to 13th century A D. Temples like Parasurameswar Temple (7th century A D), Mukteswar Temple (9th century A D),Rajarani Temple (11th Century A D),Bhrameswar Temple (11th Century ),Vaital Temple (9th Cen A D ) and famous Lingaraj Temple of 11th Cen A D are really unique in Kalingan style Temple of Orissa. Ancient Jain Caves of 2nd century B C at Udaygiri & Khnadagiri of Bhubaneswar says about the King Kharavela , a great conqueror and patron of Jainism. Puri is situated on the eastern coast of Orissa is famous as important religious centre for Lord Jagannath Temple of 12th Century A D and Konark is world Famous for World Heritage site Sun Temple as chariot with 13th Century architectural marvel.

Orissa Tour for Temple and Monument is incomplete without visiting Buddhist of Orissa, three Buddhist archeological sites like lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, Udaygiri and Lagudi which were Buddhists monasteries from 4th to 14th Century A D. Visiting Orissa Tribes like Kondh, Bonda,Gadaba,Paroja,Dhuruba,Juanga and Menkedia and their Lifestyle are one of the most popular part of Orissa Tour. Orissa Textile (Ekat) is also worth of visiting. National Park like Bhitarkanika, Similpal and Wildlife sanctuary like Tikarpara are paradise for nature and wildlife.

To know about more about Orissa, it’s destinations and tour packages you can contact ACE Expedition India Tours & travels or visit website www.india-cultuiraltours.com .It’ leading tour operator in India promoting specially Orissa Tours having it’s own registered office head office at Bhuabneswar (Orissa).

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