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  Water World :



Orissa is blessed with around 500 km long coastline and has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Chilika, Asia's largest brackish water lake, not only provides a haven for millions of birds, but is also one of the few places in India where one can view dolphins. The lush green forest cover Of Orissa plays host to a wide variety of flora and fauna, including the famed Royal Bengal Tiger. Amidst the picturesque hills and valleys nestle a number of breathtaking waterfalls and rivulets that attract visitors from all over.

BEACHES
Major Beaches
Gopalpur, Puri, Chandipur, Chandrabhaga

Minor Beaches : 
Aryapalli, Astaranga, Balaramgadi, Balighai, Baliharachandi, Beleswar, Paradeep, Pati-Sonapur, Ramchandi, Talasari 

LAKES/RESERVOIRS
Major Lakes/Reservoirs : 
Chilika

Minor Lakes/Reservoirs : 
Ansupa, Hirakud, Indravati, Kolab, Machhakund, Rengali, Sorada Ghai

WATERFALLS
Major Waterfalls : 
Barehipani & Joranda, Badaghagra, Sanaghagra, Khandadhar

Minor Waterfalls : 
Duduma, Harishankar, Handibhanga, Hatipathar, Khanduala, Miriglotah, Mruga Mahadev, Nrusimhanath, Phurli Jharan, Pradhanpat, Putudi

HOT SPRINGS
Atri, Deulajhari, Taptapani, Tarabalo
 

Need more info? Contact
The Director
Dept. of Tourism, Paryatan Bhawan, Museum Campus, Bhubaneswar - 751 014
Tel.No. (674) 2432177 email: ortour at orissatourism.gov.in