Travel advisory · IndiaOdisha is in or near an area where governments advise against all but essential travel: Odisha (Orissa).Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- Jammu and Kashmir (Union Territory) · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, UK, US
- Kashmir Valley · avoid all travel · Spain, France, Italy
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- Bihar · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
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- Jharkhand · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
- Odisha (Orissa) · avoid non-essential travel · Spain, Italy
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| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | Jun 16, 2025 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No warning against the whole country; partial warnings for specific areas (regional advisories) | Oct 14, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Pays relativement sûr dans son ensemble, sous réserve de respecter certaines règles et de tenir compte du risque terroriste (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Odisha
Odisha is a coastal state in eastern India where temple towns, a sea beach and Chilika Lake lie within a few hours' drive of one another.
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Odisha is a state on India's east coast, on the Bay of Bengal, with Bhubaneswar as its capital. The state is known for its temples. The Konark Sun Temple, built in the 13th century, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Jagannath Temple in Puri is one of the most important Hindu shrines in the region, and Bhubaneswar holds many older temples. Chilika Lake, one of Asia's largest brackish-water lagoons, lies near Puri and offers birdlife and boat trips.
Choose Odisha if you want temple architecture, a sea beach and a lagoon on one trip. The best months are the cooler ones, roughly October to March. The monsoon, from June to September, brings heavy rain to the coast. Rath Yatra, the chariot festival in Puri, usually falls in June or July, so confirm the dates before you plan around it.
Odisha in five
- Base in Bhubaneswar, then go to the coastThe capital has the airport, the old temple cluster and good rail links, so use it as the hub for Puri, Konark and Chilika. Each is a day trip or an easy overnight.
- Plan around the Rath YatraPuri's chariot festival in the monsoon months draws huge crowds and changes road access. Book hotels long before and check the official date for the year.Puri
- Book Konark early in the morningThe Sun Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the light and the heat are kinder before late morning. Combine it with Puri on the same day trip.
- Know the Jagannath temple ruleThe Puri Jagannath temple admits only Hindus, so non-Hindus will not get inside. Several nearby viewpoints and the festival procession offer a way to see the temple area.
- Add Chilika for birds and boat ridesIndia's largest coastal lagoon is a boat-and-birding stop, best from winter into early spring. Go with a local operator and check boat rules before you pay.
Things to do in Odisha
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Need to know
- Airport
- Bhubaneswar (Biju Patnaik) is the main gateway
- Getting there
- Train from Kolkata or Chennai; flights to Bhubaneswar
- Getting around
- Taxis and trains between Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark
- Best base
- Bhubaneswar for temples; Puri for the coast
- Time needed
- 4–5 days for the coastal arc
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryCool, dry
- FebruaryWarm, dry
- MarchHot
- AprilVery hot
- MayHot, humid
- JuneMonsoon, Rath Yatra
- JulyMonsoon
- AugustMonsoon
- SeptemberWet, humid
- OctoberCyclone risk
- NovemberCooler
- DecemberCool, dry
Right now in Odisha
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 29°
- Humidity
- 96%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 46%
Odisha
02:06 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today30°24°46%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 46%.
- Wed31°24°67%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 67%.
- Thu30°24°34%Thursday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 34%.
- Fri29°23°24%Friday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 24%.
- Sat29°21°14%Saturday: Clear. High 29°, Low 21°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Sun29°20°6%Sunday: Clear. High 29°, Low 20°. Chance of rain 6%.
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Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 95.08 INR
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Every year
- Jun–JulRatha YatraPuri, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Puriabout 1.5 hours by roadBeach town and pilgrim city for the Jagannath temple.Read the guide
- Konarkabout 1.5–2 hours by roadThe Sun Temple, usually paired with Puri on one day.
- Chilika Lakeabout 2 hours by roadA large coastal lagoon for boat rides and birds.
Before you go to Odisha
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Rules for Odisha, checked
- Most foreign nationals need an Indian e-Visa or a regular visa. Check your eligibility and apply on the official portal before you fly.Source
- Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Confirm the current entry rule with the temple office before you go.
- Drones need registration and permission in India. Check the current rules on the DigitalSky portal before you fly one.Source
- Konark Sun Temple is a protected monument. Check the Archaeological Survey of India site for current ticket and camera rules.Source
Plan around Odisha
Beach town and the Jagannath temple
Read the guideKolkataThe nearest big city to the north
Read the guideChennaiThe big southern gateway by long-distance train
Read the guideAll of IndiaRegions, seasons and trains
Read the guideIndia e-VisaApply before you fly to Kolkata or Delhi
Read the guideGetting around IndiaTrains for the coastal run
Read the guideOdisha FAQ
How many days do you need in Odisha?
Four days cover Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark. Five or six add Chilika or a tribal-market area. Avoid cramming the temples into one rushed day.
What is the best time to visit Odisha?
November to February is cool and dry. The coast is hot from March to May, wet from June to September and cyclone-prone in the post-monsoon months.
Is Odisha good for first-time India travelers?
Yes as a second stop, with fewer crowds than Rajasthan or Delhi. It lacks the big-name sights, so many add it after the Golden Triangle.
Can you visit Konark from Puri?
Yes, it is a day trip, about 1–1.5 hours by road from Puri, often combined with a beach stop at Chandrabhaga.
How do you get to Odisha?
Fly to Bhubaneswar from Delhi, Mumbai or Kolkata, or take an overnight train from Kolkata or Chennai. Book rail tickets early in the winter months.