{"id":445,"date":"2019-07-10T16:58:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T11:28:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/?p=445"},"modified":"2019-07-10T16:58:35","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T11:28:35","slug":"looking-for-some-monsoon-destinations-in-odisha-here-you-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/odisha\/temples\/looking-for-some-monsoon-destinations-in-odisha-here-you-go\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for some monsoon destinations in Odisha? Here you go!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Come monsoon, and it brings out something special in every part of the country. There\u2019s no doubt that Odisha looks spectacular round the year, but when it\u2019s monsoon the beauty of this state gets elevated even more. Also, you may be lucky to explore some less-crowded places in Odisha, leaving all the beauty for your sole adventure and admiration. Here we look at the monsoon side of Odisha, and tell you some places where you can go, chase the thundering clouds and quietly sip tea\/coffee at a local stall.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Chilika Lake<\/em><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_450\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-450\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-450 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chilika-Lake.jpg\" alt=\"Chilika-Lake\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chilika-Lake.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Chilika-Lake-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-450\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Cult Clicks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Chilika Lake<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although this place is thronged by visitors every now and then, but the beauty of <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/odisha-tourist-destinations\/chilika.html\">Chilika<\/a><\/span> is worth exploring during the monsoons. Imagine the blue expanse of water on side, the green hills on the other, clouds rocking all above you, and in the midst of all this action, you spot some rare birds. That would be such an Instagram moment! Reaching Chilika would also be a scenic ride\/drive for you; best to experience this place as a weekend getaway, during those rainy days!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Koraput Valley<\/em><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_452\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-452\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-452\" src=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Koraput-Valley.jpg\" alt=\"Koraput-Valley\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Koraput-Valley.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Koraput-Valley-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-452\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Partha P Patra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Duduma Waterfall<\/em><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-456\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-456\" src=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Duduma-Waterfall.jpg\" alt=\"Duduma-Waterfall\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Duduma-Waterfall.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Duduma-Waterfall-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Koraput<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This part of Odisha is a \u2018green heaven\u2019 on earth and should not be missed out, especially during monsoon. The Eastern Ghats look all the more picturesque, with incessant rains on the unending green slopes, which sometimes get lost in the grey clouds. It\u2019s nature\u2019s way of playing hide-and-seek, thus giving breathtaking views to its visitors. What adds on to the beauty is a visit to the nearby Duduma waterfalls, where you\u2019ll be able to revel in the magic of monsoon.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Gopalpur Beach<\/em><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_453\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-453\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-453\" src=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Gopalpur-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Gopalpur-Beach\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Gopalpur-Beach.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Gopalpur-Beach-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-453\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Source: Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Gopalpur Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/odisha-tourist-attractions\/beach-life.html\">beach in Odisha<\/a><\/span> has some magnificence to itself. We say, you skip the <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/odisha-tourist-destinations\/puri.html\">Puri<\/a><\/span> beach for once and head here for an ultimate monsoon experience. You\u2019ll love the sight of rains dancing on the sea water, love getting soaked right on the beach with not much people around, and maybe get to gorge on some hot, piping local delicacy while you can\u2019t get over the beauty of this beach. And, if you get time, don\u2019t forget to visit the Jirang Monastery, near to <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/odisha-tourist-destinations\/gopalpur.html\">Gopalpur<\/a><\/span>, and have an ultimate relaxing as well as enlightening monsoon experience.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Mundali<\/em><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_454\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-454\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-454\" src=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Mundali.jpg\" alt=\"Mundali\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Mundali.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Mundali-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-454\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: A R Shakti Nanda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Mundali<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A rather lesser-known destination, Mundali is around 20-25 kms drive from <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/odisha-tourist-destinations\/bhubaneswar.html\">Bhubaneswar<\/a><\/span>, and has a great view to offer, during the rainy season. Not just you get an exotic view of Mahanadi River in front of you, there are also boats you can spot, sing with the birds, watch the sky changing its colors during sunset and have a short and serene weekend escape.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em>Kapilas Hill<\/em><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_455\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-455\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-455\" src=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Kapilas-Hills.jpg\" alt=\"Kapilas-Hills\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Kapilas-Hills.jpg 700w, https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Kapilas-Hills-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Kapilas Hills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Located in Dhenkanal, the rolling Kapilas hills have some picturesque views to offer. It\u2019s all in the journey, and right from where you drive into Kapilas, you\u2019ll feel like entering into nature\u2019s home. Stop by at a local stall, drink a cup of tea, eat some hot samosas, embrace the view around you, and you\u2019ll be refreshed instantly. That\u2019s the power of this place during monsoons.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from these, there are many <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/odisha-tourist-destinations.html\">other places in Odisha<\/a><\/span> which packs up a splendid monsoon experience. The <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/bestchoiceholiday.com\/odisha-tourist-attractions\/lakes-and-waterfalls.html\">various waterfalls<\/a><\/span> of this state look lovely during the rains, and there maybe be some hidden spots which you\u2019ll find on your way while on a short or long drive. We say explore your monsoon spot in this state, and enjoy the rains, only to come back with some unforgettable memories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come monsoon, and it brings out something special in every part of the country. There\u2019s no doubt that Odisha looks spectacular round the year, but when it\u2019s monsoon the beauty of this state gets elevated even more. 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