Pipili

A small town located about ten miles (16 kilometers) southeast of Bhubaneshwar, Pipili's claim to fame is its magnificent appliqué work, which ranges from bedspreads and cushion covers to lanterns and wall hangings. The main street is lined with shops selling them. The majority of travelers stay in Bhubaneshwar and visit Pipili from there.

How to Get There
Pipili can easily be reached by bus from Bhubaneshwar, Puri, and Konarak. Alternatively, hire a private taxi, which gives you the liberty to stop when and where you please.

Attractions
Take a stroll along Pipili's main road to see the stunning appliqué work that's displayed outside the collection of small shops there. The appliqué work done in Pipili is so fine that it's used to adorn the chariots that carry images of Lord Jagannath during Puri's Rath Yatra (Car Festival). The best time to visit is during the early evening, when most shops are open and soothing devotional music fills the air.

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