Socio-Economic Impacts of Tourism in Orissa: A Case Study on Puri, Konark and Bhubaneswar
Asian Resonance (P: ISSN No. 0976-8602 RNI No.UPENG/2012/42622 VOL.-V, ISSUE-I, January-2016 E: ISSN No. 2349-9443) Abstract Dillip Kumar Das Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Tourism Management, The University of Burdwan, Burdwan, West Bengal The golden triangle comprising Puri -Konark-Bhubaneswar is not only the USP of Orissa tourism but has huge tourism potentials to attract large number of tourists. Situated in the eastern sea coast of India, Orissa is a potential State in India with multiple options and plethora of attractions. The state is endowed with beautiful beaches, art & craft, temples and monuments, lakes, forest and wildlife, etc. The Sun Temple at Konark is the only World Heritage Monument and the temple of Lord Jagannath attracts millions of devotees from round the globe for being one of the holiest of holy dhams in India. Bhubaneswar being the capital city is famous for its varied tourism resources including the famous Lingaraj temple, The Rajarani Tem...