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Statue of Sri Prabhupada146 viewsApr 07, 2009
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Iskcon Temple, Puri194 viewsApr 07, 2009
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Puri Beach78 viewsThe beach has continued to be a sacred venue for an endless number of pilgrims coming to pay homage to Lord Jagannath.Apr 07, 2009
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Puri Beach71 viewsThe best time to check out the beautiful beach at the pious Puri is early November when you may participate in the annual Puri Beach Festival. The combination of the crafts, cuisines and cultural of Orissa will not fail to charm you. The catamarans the cane hats will get embossed in your mind.Apr 07, 2009
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Puri Beach73 viewsPuri is 60-km from Bhubaneswar, and 35-km from Konark on the Marine Drive. For centuries now, the beach at Puri has been the venue of countless pilgrims taking the traditional purification dip. Puri is the abode of Lord Jagannath and considered one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage destination. The pious land of Puri is probably one of the finest beaches in India on the coastline of Orissa. Situated on the shores of the breathtakingly beautiful Bay of Bengal.Apr 07, 2009
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White Tiger129 viewsThe Nandankanan Zoological Park had also sustained a planned breeding programme for white tigers. The white tiger cubs bred in captivity at Nandankanan have been sent to many zoos within the country and abroad. Because of an adequate stock of white tigers, Nandankanan has been operating a white tiger safari which is unique in the world.Apr 07, 2009
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Monkeys inside the park123 viewsApr 07, 2009
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White Tiger110 viewsMostly mates after rains and cubs are born between February-May. Cubs stay with mother for 2 years. Sexual maturity for females-2 years and males-4 years. Status: Schedule-1 of Wildlife Protection Act, Endangered. (IUCN Red Data Book) Appendix of CITES. Currently Nandan Kanan has over 34 white tigers.Apr 07, 2009
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Dinosaur statues inside the reptile park127 viewsApr 07, 2009
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Entrance of the Reptile Park125 viewsA life sized Tyrannosaurus Rex stands as a sentinel on the gates of the Reptile Park that is home to crocodiles, lizards, turtles and snakes. The Reptile Park at Nandan Kanan is apt to introduce your kids to the world of reptiles, thereby infusing interest and eliminating fear from your kids mind.Apr 07, 2009
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Nandan Kanan National Park109 viewsIn 1980, for the very first time, three white tiger cubs were born from normal coloured parents. With facilities for boating, white tiger and lion safaris, a nocturnal animal house, reptile park, aerial ropeway and cable car, it is the place for a person with a penchant for the great outdoors. If you donot feel like tearing aroud sighting animals and watching the birds,you can settle down to a leisurly picnic and mid-afternoon nap under the trees. If you feel a little more energetic you can meander along one of their nature trail.Apr 07, 2009
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Nandan Kanan National Park110 viewsLocated at a distance of 20 kms from Bhubaneshwar, Nandankanan justifies its literal meaning i.e. "Garden of Pleasure" picturesque Nandankanan, or the Garden of the Gods, is a beautiful biological park, 20 kms from Bhubaneshwar, established in 1960. It sprawls across the Chandaka forest, where the flora and fauna flourish in their natural habitat. The nandan kanan national park houses the very first captive gharial breeding centre of the country. The zoo at Nandakanan is world-renowned for its white tigers.Apr 07, 2009
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