Odisha Eco Retreat 2025-26 Inaugurated At 6 Iconic Destinations

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated the state’s flagship luxury glamping series, Eco Retreat 2025‑26, across six iconic sites: Satkosia, Bhitarkanika, Daringbadi, Hirakud, Putsil and Sonapur. Speaking from the “Odisha Parab” event in Bengaluru, Parida highlighted the programme’s aim to showcase Odisha’s natural splendour while championing sustainable, eco‑friendly tourism.

Each retreat has been curated to blend adventure, culture and premium hospitality. In Bhitarkanika, guests can glide through mangrove creeks and spot wildlife from glamping pods on Pentha Beach. Satkosia offers panoramic views of the Mahanadi gorge and boat rides in the Satkosia Tiger Reserve. Daringbadi, perched at 3,000 ft, dazzles with pine forests, waterfalls and coffee gardens.

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Hirakud provides lakeside luxury beside the world’s longest earthen dam, while Putsil nestles amid the Eastern Ghats’ verdant valleys and waterfalls. Sonapur invites visitors to its Blue‑Flag beach at the mouth of the Bahuda River, perfect for water sports and seaside relaxation.

The 2025‑26 edition is built around enhanced safety, sustainability and visitor‑experience standards that mirror global best practices. From eco‑friendly tent designs to responsible tourism guidelines, the initiative promises a world‑class nature‑based experience while generating livelihoods for local communities.

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Bookings are now open through (link unavailable) or by calling 0674‑262330, and the retreat runs from early December through mid‑March, offering travellers a chance to explore Odisha’s ecological and cultural richness in style.