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ORISSA - The Conference Destination of
the East
 Conference Facilities
Orissa is fast emerging as a favoured location for
Corporate conferences and getaways. With facilities in place to host
conferences for up to 4000 persons at a time in a single
venue, it is no wonder that many of the premier organizations and
associations of the country are looking at Orissa to host their
board meetings, AGM's, sales conferences, annual conference, product
launches etc.
Accommodation
In Bhubaneswar alone, there are more than 80 hotels offering around
2700 rooms catering to all tastes and budgets. Among these, nearly
1700 rooms are in the Medium Spending and High Spending
categories. Puri, the tranquil sea side resort has more than 60
hotels catering to Medium and High Spending categories with more
than 2000 rooms available.
Facilities
All modern facilities required for corporate conferences are
available on hire including LCD and Overhead Projectors, state of
the art Audio & Video equipment, computers, high speed Internet
connections etc.  Shopping & Sightseeing
Orissa has an unfair advantage - its unique location and
heritage. Puri with its luxurious beach and the
famous Jagannath temple, the World Heritage site of the Sun Temple
at Konark, the largest brackish water lake of Asia, Chilka, the
world famous Nandan Kanan zoo, Dhauli, the site of the historic Kalinga
war that changed the course of Indian history where Asoka the Great
renounced the path of war and embraced Buddhism are all within a
radius of a couple of hours drive. In Bhubaneswar, visitors can visit the Khandagiri & Udaygiri caves,
marvel at the ancient temples (more than 200 temples stand of the
2000 odd that were originally present) including the imposing
Lingaraja temple that towers over its surroundings and Mukteswara,
often called the gem of Orissan temple architecture. In addition,
there are a large number of parks and gardens including the Indira
Gandhi park in the centre of the city. It was at this location that
the late Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi gave what was to be
a prophetic speech, saying that if she was killed, from each drop of
her blood would rise a hundred other Indira's. Tragically, she was assassinated
the very next day.
Boasting of a plethora of
handicrafts and handlooms, Orissa is virtually a treasure trove
of gifts and mementos. The wide variety of items ranging from
exquisite silver filigree work to the bright appliqués, from the
exclusive Odissi sarees to the little brass knickknacks cast by
tribals using the lost wax technique, ensure that visitors return
home with plenty of souvenirs along with happy memories of their
trip to Orissa.
 Entertainment
Orissa is land with a rich cultural heritage and there are a number
of classical and folk performances that are unique to this place
such as the graceful Odissi and the vigourous Chhau. In addition,
there are a large number of restaurants catering to every type of
taste and budget as well as pool parlours, discotheques and yes,
even a golf course!
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