Natural hazards take place periodically every year in the sub-continent India, devastating the life of several residents placed around eastern and western coastal areas. The tourism phenomenon is not immune to natural disasters. Due to the intrinsic scenery many tourism developments are often located in regions that are exposed to natural disasters, in particular beach and coastal areas promoting coastal tourism. Tourists travel to a destination only for a short time period and may not be aware of such local hazards and finally they may become the victims of such natural disasters which results in creating a negative impact on the image of the destination that can be both serious and long-lasting. The study focuses on Puri and Konark, two most preferred tourist destinations in Odisha, prone to natural calamity called cyclonic storms. The research paper may contribute a valuable insight and guidelines for policy makers and other stakeholders concerned to restore and reduce the hazards of natural disaster in the Puri-Konark tourist.

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