Odisha’s tourism department is planning new water sports hubs in five districts to boost adventure tourism, attract more visitors, and create new opportunities for the state. These hubs are currently undergoing technical feasibility studies and assessments before authorities move the project forward. Scroll down to know which five districts are included and what this means for adventure seekers.
Odisha May Soon Get New Water Sports Destinations
The five districts of Odisha: Sambalpur, Sundargarh, Jagatsinghpur, Ganjam, and Puri, may soon emerge as major water sports destinations in the state. According to The Times of India, the tourism department has identified several sites in these districts where water sports activities can be introduced for adventure and thrill seekers.
Authorities have already begun examining the technical feasibility of introducing adventurous activities at these locations. Reportedly, several applications for water adventure activities in the five districts have been received through the department’s Go Adventure portal. These proposed sites will now undergo assessment under the Odisha Adventure Tourism Guidelines, 2025.
According to Sambad English, several water bodies have already been shortlisted for verification. These include Chandrabhaga Beach and the Nua Nai river in Puri district, along with Pitamahal Dam in Rourkela, Sundargarh. The team will also visit the Hirakud Reservoir in Sambalpur district.
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State Wants To Boost Adventure Tourism
According to The Times of India, officials believe that adventure tourism and water sports activities can significantly boost Odisha’s tourism sector. It can create new opportunities and help position the state as a major destination for adventure and water-based experiences. If Odisha gets new water sports destinations, many thrill seekers are naturally expected to plan trips to the state.
Moreover, apart from water sports, the department is also planning aero-based adventure tourism at several locations across Odisha. The state has requested the Aero Club of India to conduct feasibility studies at Chandipur and Udaypur-Talasari in Balasore district, Puri Beach and Satpada, Deomali and Talamali in Koraput district, and the lower Balijatra ground in Cuttack.
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