Археологічні пам'ятки та оглядові майданчики в Одіші

Hidden Gems of Odisha

Explore Odisha’s diverse heritage through the 'Diamond Triangle' of Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri, which house ancient Buddhist monasteries and stupas dating back to the 1st century AD. The list also features industrial-era landmarks like the Hirakud Dam observation towers, the 175-meter-high Duduma Waterfall on the Machkund River, and the ancestral ruins of freedom fighter Veer Surendra Sai. These sites offer a mix of archaeological significance, princely history, and expansive views of the Eastern Ghats.

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Kings Palace

A hilltop viewpoint offering panoramic vistas of the Brahmani River and the surrounding landscape near the historic town of Talcher.

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Udayagiri Buddhist site

Part of the Diamond Triangle, this archaeological site features a large brick stupa, a stepped stone well, and numerous rock-cut Buddhist sculptures dating from the 1st to 13th centuries.

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Lalitgiri Buddhist site

The oldest Buddhist complex in Odisha, known for its massive stupa where sacred bone relics were discovered and its sophisticated ancient apsidal chaitya architecture.