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Eco Retreat In Odisha: Your Destination In India For Luxury & Glamorous Camping
The 4th edition of Eco Retreat Odisha started on December 1, 2022.
Camping in today’s adventure world has earned a special place for travel enthusiasts. It has evolved and grown in forms that are hard to believe and tempting. In one of these evolved forms, camping has got glamorous enough to be named Glamping. Glamping in India has gradually picked up and has been providing comfortable, plush and luxurious camping facilities
Glamorous Camping or ‘Glamping’ involves residing in a luxurious tent set up in the middle of an attractive destination surrounded by majestic mountains, lust green forests or blue beaches. The 4th edition of Eco Retreat Odisha started on 1st December 2022 with an initiative to make you skip your traditional travelling to a fancy glamping experience instead. These Luxury Camps provide services of 5 stars offerings to their guests in a holistic way under the open sky. So, here are a few glamping locations in Odisha you need to hit right away.
For more information on booking and travel packages, please visit the Odisha Eco Retreat official website. A guided tour to nearby tourist destinations is available for those who book their stay at the Retreat.
1. Eco Retreat Konark
Everybody knows Konark is famous for its Heritage Sun Temple and beaches. But now, Konark is also known for its royal camping facilities at the seaside. Undoubtedly Konark is one of the best glamping destinations in Odisha. The glamping event takes place on Ramchandi Beach overlooking the Bay of Bengal. You can enjoy a host of water sports activities available for the adrenaline junkies like jet skiing, Parasailing, speed boating, etc. Enjoy paramotoring at the Helipad ground located a few minutes away from the Retreat. For more of the top attractions in Konark visit the Balukhand Wildlife Sanctuary, Blue Flag Beach & Jagannath Temple.
2. Eco Retreat Satkosia
Odisha is an ancient place and India’s Best Kept Secrets are hidden in the land of Odisha. Now Odisha is welcoming visitors with new luxury models in the most scenic and pristine places. Everybody knows Satkosia is for wildlife, Eco-Tourism, Magar Crocodiles and Mahanadi River George. But now, Satkosia is also known for its royal camping facilities in the Baliput area. Offering visitors the best of adventure and leisure, the retreat is known for Satkosia Tiger Reserve and Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary where one can take a boat ride to witness muggers and crocodiles, migratory birds, etc in their territory. Satkosia is a bio-geographic point where the Eastern Ghats meets the Deccan peninsula and hence the place is teeming with wildlife.
3. Eco Retreat Bhitarkanika
This Eco Retreat is set up in the heart of Pentha Beach in the Bhitarkanika National Park. You can go glamping at this sandy beach, savouring stunning views of the Bay of Bengal on one side with lush green vegetation on the other side. You can take a boat ride along thick mangrove creeks to witness saltwater crocodiles, spot amazing wildlife and then unwind at the luxurious campsite. If you’re lucky you can also soak in the phenomenal Olive Ridley nesting season that takes place in Gahirmatha Beach every year. Apart from connecting with nature on a deeper level, the retreat also offers a variety of activities like Zorbing, cycling, rifle shooting and cultural performances to get the adrenaline rushing.
4. Eco Retreat Daringbadi
Daringbadi is known for its Hill station, Pine Trees, Coffee & Tea Plantation, beautiful roads, waterfalls, Ethnic culture and tribes. It is surrounded by beautiful valleys and plateaus that are dotted with coffee and pepper gardens, this campsite is incredibly scenic. Perfect for those looking to luxuriate in tranquil environs, this eco retreat’s itinerary includes visits to Midubandha waterfall, and Daringbadi coffee garden. You can even visit nearby picture-perfect destinations like Belghar – a place landlocked by green mountains popularly known as the land of Hills and Waterfalls, Ushabati valley to spot huge gathering of peacocks, Putudi waterfall and Mandasaru (also known as a silent valley) for that solitude amidst nature or interact with the local tribe ‘Kutia Kandha’. Other recreational activities on offer include rifle shooting, archery, bicycling, and yoga on the hills, etc.
5. Eco Retreat Hirakud
Built across the mighty Mahanadi river, the main attraction of this Eco Retreat is Asia’s longest earthen dam Hirakud. Behind the dam extends a reservoir spread over 743 sq. km. Nestled between Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary and the reservoir, this glamping site offers an opportunity to explore the vibrant culture of Western Odisha and delectable traditional Odia cuisine. Expect guided treks into the Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary or find your wild side from a range of exciting water sports activities like parasailing, jet skiing, banana boat rides, etc. Widely known for exquisite handloom and handicrafts, do not hesitate to go on a shopping spree. The presiding deity of the area is Maa Samaleswari and one can even catch the evening light and sound show at Maa Samaleswari Temple located nearby. After a day full of exciting activities, witness a cultural evening with beautiful folk performances before retiring for a luxurious night at a capacious swiss cottage that comes replete with every modern amenity.
6. Eco Retreat Sonapur
Explore the luxury of glamping where land & river meets the sea in Sonapur.
Pristine, virgin and picturesque – even these three adjectives will fall short to describe the beauty of this southernmost beach in Odisha. This retreat is located right on the convergence of the Bay of Bengal and the river Bahuda. Sonapur is one of the most exquisite beaches on the east coast sighted on the Odisha-Andhra Pradesh border. You can glamp at this retreat to find your inner peace and beauty, sunbathe at the beach, enjoy some water sports activities or gorge on some delicious seafood while gazing at the setting sun.
7. Eco Retreat Putsil
Known as the highlands of Odisha, this tabletop mountain destination lies at the base of the Deomali hill range of the Eastern Ghats – located at the highest hill range in Odisha. Putsil in Koraput welcomes all those who love to live among the clouds. The location is so picturesque that you’d want to stay for numerous days just to wake up to the gorgeous view of clouds gliding through the hills and valleys. Ideal for paragliding and trekking, this Eco Retreat destination will arouse the adventurer within you and if not, the nearby scenic attractions like Duduma and Rani Duduma Waterfalls, lush green valleys and the indigenous tribal communities will surely inspire the poet within you. Staying here is like living inside a landscape scenery, just like the one you set as your desktop wallpaper. We’re sure you’ll start making a wallpaper collection once you visit Eco Retreat Putsil.
Let's visit Eco Retreat and explore “Odisha by Road” and experience immersive travel experiences with the best royal accommodation, mouth-watering Odia Cuisine, multi-cuisine food, Adventures and many more insightful activities.
To book your dream vacation, please visit - https://www.bookodisha.com/
You can also get in touch with the Odisha Eco Retreat team, call on +91-674-2623300 or Email at info@odishaecoretreats.com
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