Chilika is largest brackish water estuarine Lake of Asia. It sprawls over an area of 1100 sqkms. Covering parts of three districts of Odisha i.e Puri on the East, Khurda on the North and Ganjam on the South. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest lagoon in the World. Satapada is one of the most popular tourist place of Odisha. Irrawady Dolphins are major attraction of Satapada. Apart from that the scenic of Sea Mouth, Islands like Nalabana, Honeymoon, Breakfast & Rajhans attract large number of tourists throughout the year. It has the second largest congregation of migratory Birds in the world after Lake Victoria in Africa. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. In Winter the migratory birds come from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea and other parts of Russia, Kirghiz Steppes of Mangolia, Central& South-East-Asia, Ladakh and the Himalayas. Cruise in Chilika at Satapada is interesting. The lake is home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals. The lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources. It sustains more than 150,000 fisher folk living in 132 villages on the shore and islands. One can enjoy the taste of variety of fishes, Prawns & crabs here. Bird-watchers or nature-lovers, young or old, Chilika has a lot to offer everyone. One can also visit the Temple of Maa Kalijai from Satapada by Boat.

Pipili is a NAC town with an area of 6.4 Square Kms. The place is famous for Applique works which is a traditional craft of the local People. They prepares Chandua (colorful Arts on clothes), umbrella, cloth bags, purses, wall hangings, carpets, garments for ladies & other applique works which have a good market in India and abroad. During World famous Ratha Yatra, the chariots (Raths) are being decorated by colorful clothes made by the People of pipili.

Sakhigopal or Satyabadi is famous for the shrine of Sakhigopal. It is one of the pilgrimage centre in the district and believe that ones pilgrimage to Puri is incomplete without visiting Sakhigopal. The name sakhigopal literally means witness Gopal (Srikrishna). The temple of Sakhigopal is 60 ft height & the image of Shri Krishna and Radha is 5 ft & 4ft height respectively. It is surrounded by sasanas or Brahmins settlements and is centre of trade of coconuts. Anla Navamee is the biggest festival of the centre, which attracts a large crowd every year to witness Radha Pada(feet of Goddess Radha).

Puri is famous for the world famous Jagannath Temple & Longest Golden Beach. It is one of the Dhamas (Holiest of the holy place) out of four Dhamas i.e. Puri, Dwarika, Badrinath & Rameswar, in India. Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and elder brother Balabhadra are being worshipped in Puri (The Purusottama Kshetra). The deities are seated on the Bejeweled Pedestal (Ratna Simhassana). Shree Jagannath Puri Temple is one of the most impressing monuments of the Indian State Odisha, was constructed by a famous king of Ganga Dynasty Ananta Varman Chodaganga Deva dating back to 12th century at the seashore Puri. The main temple of Jagannath is an impressing and amazing structure constructed in Kalinga architecture, with a height of 65 meters placed on an elevated platform. There are so many festivals of Sri Jagannath during the year observed in Puri. Which are Snana Yatra, Netrotsava, Ratha Yatra (car festival), Sayan Ekadasi, Chitalagi Amabasya, Srikrushna Janma, Dussehra etc. The most important festival is the World famous Rath Yatra (Car Festival) & Bahuda Yatra. A large crowd is gathered to witness Lord Jagannath durig this festival.

At about 3 kms from the Sun Temple at Konark is the Chandrabhaga beach. The strong currents do not make it either safe or easy for swimming. But the picturesque view of the sunrise and sunset at this place is enchanting. For tourists can be availed at Konark, which is just 2km away from Chandrabhaga beach. Hotels in Chandrabhaga are available with all basic amenities. An International Sand Art Festival held on 1st to 5th December of every year at Chandrabhaga Beach.

Konark is a small town in the Puri District in the state of Odisha. It is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple, also known as the Black Pagoda, built in black grinite during the reign of Narasimhadeva-1 a distinguished ruller of Ganga Dynasty. The temple is a World Heritage Site. The temple is now mostly in ruins, and a collection of its sculptures is housed in the Sun Temple Museum, which is run by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Konark is also home to an annual dance festival called Konark Dance Festival, held on 1st to 5th December of every year, devoted to classical Indian dance forms, including the traditional classical dance of Odisha, Odissi. The name Konark is derived from the Sanskrit word Kona (means angle) and word Arka (means sun) in reference to the temple which was dedicated to the Sun god Surya.The Sun Temple was built in the 13th century and designed as a gigantic chariot of the Sun God, Surya, with twelve pairs of ornamented wheels pulled by seven horses. Some of the wheels are 3 meters wide. Only six of the seven horse still stand today. The temple fell into disuse after an envoy of Jahangir desecrated the temple in the early 17th century.

Kuruma is famous for the excavated site of Buddha Vihar. It is a small village known as Jama – Dharma situated at a distance of 8 kms from Konark. The village has come to prominence due to discovery of Archaeological remains like the image of Lord Buddha seated in Bhumi Sparsa Mudra along the image of Heruka (a Buddhist deitya). There is a brick wall measuring 17 mtrs. In length which consists of layers of ancient bricks. The place is also important feeding ground for historical research purpose.

The Village Jaliapada is famous religious centre for its presiding deity Kakatpur Basini Bije Maa Mangala Matrushakti Pitha. The Shaktipitha is situated on the Bank of Daya River. One can also visit Shanti Dham Ashram of Thakur Abhiram Paramhans at Karamala which is only 14 kms away from Jaliapada.

Baral Balunkeswar Pitha is famous for its Lord Shiva Shrine named as Sri Sri Baral Balunkeswar Dev. As legand says in Tretaya yuga this place was surrounded with dense forest and it was the Ashram place of “Bhrugu Muni”. During the exile of Sri Ram Chandra, Laxman & Mata Sita they have visited this place. Prabhu Sri Ram Chandra had placed Shiva Lingam in sand under a Banyan tree. So this place is called as “Baral Balunkeswar”. This place was also called as “Guptakasi”. Mythology says by the blessing of Lord Baral Balunkeswar, the daughter of Athagarh King was turned into a male child. So he had donated many lands in favour of Lord Baral Balunkeswar. As per historian Krupasindhu Mishra, the Temple is 9th-10th Century A.D.

Brahmagiri is famous for the Temple of Lord Alarnath (Vishnu). During Anabasar of Lord Jagnnath, Piligrims visit Lord Alarnath because at the time of Anabasar the three deities take rest due to fever after Snana Purnima. As per the mythology once during Anabasar Shri Chaitanya had been visited Puri to see Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra & Subhadra. But he was refused by the worshippers (Pandas) of the temple as per tradition. Being refused by the worshippers, he decided if he does does not get darshan of Lord Jagannath, then he will not return to home and proceed towards sea to commit suicide himself by jumping into the sea. On the Seabeach, Puri he heard a voice from the sky, where he was directed to visit Alarnath and to feel the presence of Lord Jagannath. Because Alarnath is another form of Lord Jagannath. Besides Alarnath Temple, One can also visit the temple of Shri Chaitanya at Bragmagiri.

Historical Milk maid Manika had fed curd (sour milk) to Lord Jagannath and his brother Lord Balabhadra when they had been to fight a war against king of Kanchi by riding a black horse and white horse who had insulted Pursottam Dev the king, of Puri.When Manika asked for money, they gave a gold ring and told when King of Puri, Purusottam Dev will come on that way she will ask for money against that gold ring. When the king came on that way Manika asked for money against that gold ring, the king was surprised because that was the ring of Lord Jagannath. The king donated a village to Manika which is known as Manika Patana. There are two statues of Lord Jagannath & Balabhadra sitting on horses (kala ghoda & dhala ghoda) at Manikapatana. Manika Patana has also a 13th century Shiva Temple of Bhaba Kundaleswar.