Odisha

Situated near the Bay of Bengal, the coastal state of Odisha is chock-full of beaches, lakes, rivers, sanctuaries, temples, waterfalls, and handicraft arts. Some of the hallmarks of this extremely tourist-friendly state are the world-famous Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra, the vintage dance form of Odissi, the pinnacle of rock-cut architecture in Konark Sun Temple, and India's largest salt lake called the Chilka Lake. Millions of domestic and international tourists come here throughout the year. Ganjam kevada flowers and Kotpad Handloom are the well-known GI products of Odisha.