ODISHA SEEMS TO HAVE LESSER TOURIST FOOTFALL THAN OUR NEIGHBOURS- CHHATISGARH AND WEST BENGAL. WHAT DO YOU THINK IS THE REASON?

Despite being home to revered pilgrimage sites like Puri, Odisha appears to attract fewer tourists compared to neighboring states like Chhattisgarh and West Bengal. This trend has sparked discussions about the underlying reasons behind Odisha’s relatively lower tourist footfall.

While Odisha boasts of iconic destinations such as Bhubaneswar, Puri, and Konark, the state’s tourism sector seems to lack the vigor witnessed in neighboring regions. Experts suggest several factors contributing to this phenomenon, including inadequate marketing efforts, limited infrastructure development beyond prominent tourist spots, and a lack of diverse tourism offerings to cater to different traveler preferences. Additionally, challenges such as insufficient connectivity, subpar hospitality services, and a dearth of promotional campaigns tailored to showcase Odisha’s rich cultural heritage and natural beauty might also be hampering the state’s tourism growth.