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Tourism in Odisha is one of the main contributors to the economy of Odisha, India, with a 500 km (310 mi) long coastline, mountains, lakes, natural biodiversity and rivers. Odisha is a major tourist destination in India, with various tourist attractions, including wildlife reserves, beaches, temples, monuments, the arts and festivals.
The Odisha Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) is a Government of Odisha undertaking corporation in the Indian state of Odisha. It was incorporated in the year 1979 [1] to promote tourism in the state and operate some of the existing tourist bungalows and transport fleets in commercial line. OTDC's Tourist Bungalows are called as Panthanivas.
The travel and tourism industry contributed 8.6% to the country's GDP in 2023; [1] this was lower than the 12.7% recorded in 2019 prior to the COVID-19 lockdowns. [2] Coastal tourism, encompassing beach and diving activities, constitutes 25% of the Philippines' tourism revenue, serving as its primary income source in the sector. [3]
The tiger reserve and waterfalls in Simlipal National Park, Mayurbhanj district are integral parts of eco-tourism in Odisha, arranged by Odisha Tourism. [159] Daringbadi is a hill station in the Kandhamal district. It is known as "Kashmir of Odisha", for its climatic similarity.
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Dhauli is known for "Dhauli Santi Stupa", a peace pagoda monument built by Japan Budhha Sangha and Kalinga Nippon Budhha Sangha.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]Shanti Stupa (Peace ...
Nrusinghanath is a place in Paikmal, with a waterfall and it is one of the most popular tourist places in the western Odisha region. A 500-year-old temple dedicated to the Hindu god Narasimha is also situated there. One more interesting fact is that God is worshiped here in the form of a cat as compared to the general Lion-man idol of the god.