Travel Blogs

Notes from the road, written by people who live here

No recycled listicles. These are the things our guests ask us most — answered properly, with the details that actually change a trip.

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Travel Guide

Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark and Chilika in one perfectly paced loop — including drive times, temple timings and where to break for lunch.

Temple Etiquette

Dress codes, photography rules, locker facilities, entry restrictions and how to receive Mahaprasad respectfully.

Hidden Gems

From Duduma Falls to Taptapani hot springs and the terracotta villages of Mayurbhanj.

Photography

Where to stand, when to arrive and which locations allow drones across the coast and the highlands.

Local Food

Pakhala, dalma, chhena poda, chungdi malai and the sweet rivalry between Puri khaja and Pahala rasagola.

Packing Tips

Summer humidity, monsoon greenery and winter highland cold — packed correctly.