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ODISHA Useful Info & Guides AREA 155,707 km2 POPULATION 4.5 crores approx MAJOR FESTIVALS Holi, Diwali, Eid, Makar Sankranti / Lohri, Navratri, Dussehra Festivals in Jagannath‎, Badabadua Puja, Balangir Lok Mahotsav, Bali Jatra, Bring Your Own Film Festival, Chaiti Festival, Rayagada, Danda Nata, Dhanu jatra, Dola Puja, Dola Yatra, Durga Puja, Festivals of Kalahandi, Festivals of Odisha, Gamha Purnima, Jagaddhatri, Jiuntia, Kalahandi Utsav, Kalasi Jatra, Kali Puja, Konark Dance Festival, Lanka Podi, Mage Parab, Manabasa Gurubara, Mondei, Nuakhai, Pana Sankranti, Prathamastami, Puspuni, Raja (festival), Samba Dashami, Sharad Purnima, Snana Yatra, Sulia Jatra, Vasant Panchami NATIONAL PARK Simlipal National Park, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Bhitarkanika National Park UNESCO HERITAGE SITE Sun Temple Konarak CITIES OF ODISHA BHUBANESWAR Once the city had more than a thousand temples which made Bhubneswar (meaning Lord of the Universe) known as the Temple City of India, now the city ha

ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the east of the Indian mainland geographically, is a splendid island in the Bay of Bengal. Once a hill range extending from Myanmar to Indonesia, these picturesque undulating islands, islets numbering around 572, are covered with dense rain-fed, damp, and evergreen forests and endless varieties of exotic flora and fauna. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been declared as two of the 218 endemic bird areas of the world. As many as 270 species and subspecies of birds have been reported to exist in these islands, 106 of them being endemic. The Andaman Wood Pigeon, Andaman Padauk, and Dugong are declared as State Bird, State Tree, and State Animal respectively. There are about 96 Wildlife Sanctuaries, nine National Parks, and one Biosphere Reserve in the islands. These islands are blessed with the bounties of both southwest and northeast monsoons. Most of these islands (about 550) are in the Andaman Group, 28 of wh

  GOA Goa, situated on the west coast of India, is one of the most delightful states of India. Formerly a Portuguese colony, it is endowed with a variety of attractions including palm-fringed beaches, miles of golden sands, lush green countryside, an incredible mosaic of cultural heritage, magnificent churches, temples, forts, and monuments, and a unique cultural synthesis of the east and west. With its tropical climate, Goa is a tourist destination for all seasons. Goa is a treasure trove of culture, music, dances, and art forms that can be enjoyed during local festivals and celebrations. Animal lovers can visit the State’s wildlife sanctuaries It is often said that ‘Goa never stops partying’. The city is known for its vibrancy that attains its pinnacle in the annual Goa Carnival festival. Useful Info & Guides AREA 3,702 km 2 POPULATION 14.5 Lakhs approx MAJOR FESTIVALS Holi, Diwali, Eid, Makar Sankranti / Lohri, Navratri, Dussehra Carnival in Goa, Dindi festival, Goa Arts and Lit

  Go & Discover Southern India The region of South India comprises states like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana which are surrounded by the Arabic Sea, Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean. Vibrant culture, lip-smacking & flavorsome cuisine, silent backwaters, colorful art & dance, tropical climate, pristine beaches, lush-thick forests, several thousand kilometers of fertile coastline, mighty plateau, picturesque hill stations,  astonishing rock-cut temples, and hospitality that has no match, South India is a region which has been perfectly shaped for leisure exploration which puts therapeutic influences on one’s mind and soul. Ruled over by several dynasties with religious diversities, you will get to explore the relics of different customs and traditions from forts, mosques, to Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain shrines, etc. The land of mysteries and marvelous monuments, South India has loads to explore, from Tamil Nadu’s ancient temples, Kerala’s backw