Weekend travel ideas: Places to visit in Central and Eastern Odisha

Berhampur, which is also kwn as Brahmapur, is most commonly kwn as silk city. It is famous for 'ikat silk sarees'. Here are some weekend travel ideas to visit with your family or friends on a weekend and relish in scrumptious street foods, serene beaches and silk saree shopping in Lord Brahma's hometown. Berhampur comes under Ganjam district and is located in eastern coastline. Berhampur is 171 km from Bhubaneshwar, 191 km from Cuttack, 176 km from Puri, and 283 km from Vishakapatnam, Andhra Presh. 

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Places to visit in Bhubaneshwar (Temple City)

• Lingaraj Temple - Shiva temple
• Nandan Kanan Zoological Park & Botanical Gardens - first zoo in India to join World Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 2009
• Iskcon Temple 
• Ram Mandir
• Shopping area - Ekamra Haat, Shahid Nagar market, Ashok Nagar market, Market building

Places to visit around Chilika Lake

• Satapa - Sea mouth where Chilika Lake meets Bay of Bengal.
• Kalijai temple - located on an island in Chilika Lake.
• Narayani temple 

Places to visit around Puri

• Jagannath Temple - It is one of 'Char Dham' stated in Hindu culture. 
• Puri Beach - One of best & clean beaches of India.
• Sun Temple (Konark) - A must-see for everyone who loves ancient architecture and monuments.  throne assigned for Sun God is also me in a such a way that first rays of sun after sunrise fall directly on throne. 

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Places to visit in Berhampur

• Taratarini temple- temple is one of four major 'Shakti Peethas' in India according to Indian mythology.
• Potaga fort - Located 1km away from National Highway near Ganjam and 35 km from Berhampur. place captures maritime history and colonisation era of Odisha. 
• Shopping - This city has a lot to offer, be it in clothing, handicrafts, silk sarees or jewellery. Ex- Annapurna market
• Street food - city is rewned for its fried fish, prawns, crabs and pomfrets being close to sea.
• Gopalpur beach - Gopalpur Beach Festival, lighthouse, exotic red crabs, cashew trees, water sports are all highlights of Gopalpur beach.

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