Beyond Jagannath temple & Puri: The hidden riches of Odisha

At the Chilika Lake, which is a brackish water lagoon spread between three districts of Odisha. It is the second largest coastal lagoon in the world.

Navigating the waters of the Chilika Lake.

Odisha may be among India's poorest states, but to those who make the effort it offers a treasure trove of adventure, history and natural beauty.

Like this beautiful sunset in Cuttack.

Or this forest near Chandikhol.

Debmalya Mazumder says, 'You can’t be unhappy in the middle of a big beautiful river -- Mahanadi at Jagatsinghpur.'

And for those who prefer the tried and tested, Odisha offers endless beaches of sun, sand and surf like this spot in Paradeep.

The Bay of Bengal near near Chandrabhaga Beach, which forms a beautiful setting for Odisha's famed Konark Sun Temple.
Don't miss: In the land where the lord feasts.

How does one say goodbye to such tranquility?