Former IAS Officer Highlights Odisha's Clean Beaches and Historic Sites During Family Trip

Former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra shared highlights from a family trip across Odisha, visiting sites like Konark Sun Temple, Chilika Lake, Puri, and Dhauli. The family enjoyed wildlife sightings, including dolphins at Asia's largest brackish water lagoon, and noted the temples' historic significance. Chandra was particularly impressed by the cleanliness of Odisha's beaches, describing them as cleaner than many European coastlines. The trip also sparked reflections on Odisha's underappreciated tourism potential.