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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
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BEACHES |
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Major Beaches:
Gopalpur, Puri,
Chandipur, Chandrabhaga |
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Minor Beaches:
Aryapalli, Astaranga,
Balaramgadi, Balighai,
Baliharachandi, Beleswar,
Paradeep,
Pati-Sonapur,
Ramchandi, Talasari |
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LAKES/RESERVOIRS |
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Major
Lakes/Reservoirs:
Chilika |
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Minor
Lakes/Reservoirs:
Ansupa, Hirakud,
Indravati, Kolab,
Machhakund, Rengali, Sorada Ghai, |
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WATERFALLS |
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Major
Waterfalls:
Barehipani & Joranda, Badaghagra, Sanaghagra,
Khandadhar |
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Minor
Waterfalls:
Duduma,
Harishankar,
Handibhanga, Hatipathar,
Khanduala, Miriglotah,
Mruga Mahadev, Nrusimhanath,
Phurli Jharan, Pradhanpat,
Putudi |
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HOT SPRINGS |
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Atri,
Deulajhari, Taptapani,
Tarabalo |
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WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES |
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Major
Sanctuaries:
Bhitar
Kanika, Chandaka,
Chilika, Simlipal,
Tikarpada, Gahirmatha,
Nandan Kanan |
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Minor
Sanctuaries:
Ambapani,
Badarama, Balukhand,
Baisipalli, Belghar,
Debrigarh, Hadagarh,
Karlapat, Kotagarh,
Khalasuni, Kuldiha,
Lakhari, Padamtala, Satkosia,
Sunabeda, Ushakothi |
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SCENIC SPOTS |
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Darjeeng,
Dairingbadi, Barunei,
Dhamra, Chandbali,
Tensa, Narayani,
Saptasajya |
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