Hirapur

This small village, located amid emerald-green paddy fields nine miles (15 kilometers) south of Bhubaneshwar, sees just a sprinkling of tourists—the only real attraction is the Yogini Temple. In terms of places to stay and eat, there's not much on offer in Hirapur. It's best to stay in Bhubaneshwar and visit Hirapur from there.

How to Get There
The best way to get here is by hiring a taxi from Bhubaneshwar or by taking one of the organized tours arranged by Bhubaneshwar's Orissa Tourism Development Corporation (OTDC) office (Lewis Road, Bhubaneshwar; tel. +91 [0]674 243 2382; e-mail otdc@sancharnet.in).

Attractions
The ninth-century Yogini Temple is one of only four of its type in India. This low, circular temple, which is completely open to the sky, contains 64 niches that house black stone images of female deities.

For More Information
Orissa Tourism Paryatan Bhawan, Museum Complex, Bhubaneshwar; tel. +91 (0) 674 243 2177.