Travel like a Local Through Mayurbhanj, Odisha India

Biju Patnaik Airport (IATA: BBI, ICAO: VEBS) is an international airport serving Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, India. It is situated around 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south-west of Bhubaneswar Railway Station and 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city center. Named after the former chief minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, a famed aviator and freedom fighter, it is the 17th busiest airport in India and 11th busiest among the airports maintained by Airports Authority of India, registering an 11.7% fall in traffic over the previous year. History The airport was dedicated to the people of Odisha on 17 April 1962, becoming the first ever commercial airport in the state. The airport boasts two active scheduled passenger terminals i.e. Terminals 1 and 2 for domestic and international passengers respectively. The former Minister of Civil Aviation, Ajit Singh, inaugurated Terminal 1 on 5 March 2013, which caters to domestic passengers, whereas Terminal 2 was then refurbished to handle international operations. The Government of India accorded international status to the airport on 30 October 2013. The airport began international operations from May 2023, with direct flights operated by IndiGo to Bangkok, Dubai and Singapore. On 7 May 2023, the airport opened a 4 MW solar plant, which switched it to a fully sustainable and energy-saving airport, by running entirely on renewable energy. Pick up Point : By our cab. And starting our journey towards our travel place. If needed a few hours halt place can be arranged. But no plans for staying. After 2 or 3 hours our journey will start towards khiching 🙏🏼.

Next! Tucked away in the quaint heritage town of Baripada in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, the Palace is a beautiful piece of Kalinga history. Maharani Sumitra Devi Bhanj Deo, who ruled the state from 1796 to 1810, gave the orders to construct the palace in 1804. Her descendants used the palace as a royal guest house.

We will visit Simlipal, a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district in the Indian state of Odisha covering 2,750 km2 (1,060 sq mi). It is part of the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve, which includes three protected areas—Similipal Tiger Reserve, Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with 191.06 km2 (73.77 sq mi) and Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary with 272.75 km2. Simlipal National Park derives its name from the abundance of red silk cotton trees growing in the area. The park is home to Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, gaur, and chausingha. This protected area is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2009. Simlipal Tiger Reserve covers an area of 2,750 km2 (1,060 sq mi), out of which 1,194.75 km2 (461.30 sq mi) forms the core area. The mean elevation is 900 m (3,000 ft). It has the peaks of Khairiburu at 1,178 m (3,865 ft) and Meghasani at 1,158 m (3,799 ft). The main waterfalls are the Barehipani Falls at 217 m (712 ft) high and the Joranda Falls 181 m (594 ft).

Khiching was a capital of Bhanja rulers, located in Panchpir subdivision. Khiching. Maa Kichakeshwari Temple. Khiching is located in Odisha. The predominant deity of Khiching is Kichakeswari, the most sacred Goddess of the Mayurbhanj chiefs. The temple dedicated to her is built entirely of chlorite slabs and unique of it kind in India. The sculptures are beautiful. A small museum here boasts of highly important historical specimens of sculpture and art.

Drop-off Point : By our cab. I wish you will have a good memory for a life time and share a good bond with our art and culture. If possible local sight seeing for a few hours of the city can be done. Have a safe journey with sweet memories. See you soon. Waiting for your arrival. 🙏🏼