Our Heritage
History of Odisha
The Eastern Ganga Dynasty was followed by the Gajapati Kingdom. The region resisted integration into the Mughal empire until 1568, when it was conquered by Sultanate of Bengal. Mukunda Deva, the last independent king of Kalinga, was defeated in battle by Ramachandra Bhanja, who was himself killed by Bayazid Khan Karrani.
In 1591, Man Singh I led an army from Bihar to claim Odisha. He returned in 1592 and pacified the region. Orissa was the first subah added to Akbar's fifteen provinces. From 1717, the governors were reduced to deputies of the Nawab of Bengal Subah. In 1751, Alivardi Khan ceded the region to the Maratha Empire.
Rich Biodiversity
Similipal forests, Chilika Lake, and Bhitarkanika mangroves — Odisha is nature's treasure.
Industrial Hub
A fifth of India's coal, a quarter of iron ore, and a third of bauxite reserves lie in Odisha.
Coastal Beauty
485 km of pristine coastline with beaches, delta rivers, and deep forest reserves.
Temple Heritage
Jagannath Puri, Konark Sun Temple, Lingaraj — spiritual landmarks of global renown.
Economy & Geography
Economy & Geography of Odisha
Economic Growth
Odisha's growth rate is above the national average. Bhubaneswar was named the #1 Smart City in India under PM Modi's initiative. The state attracted unprecedented investment in aluminium, coal-based power, petrochemicals, and IT. Rourkela Steel Plant was India's first integrated steel plant in the public sector, built with German collaboration.
Geographical Advantage
Bordering the Bay of Bengal, Odisha spans over 485 km of sandy coastlines, majestic delta rivers, and deep forest reserves. Our fleet of Force Urbania and luxury Tempo Travellers is engineered to navigate all these terrains with maximum comfort for tours to Daringbadi, Chilika, and Similipal National Park.