Situated on the south-west bank of the Mahanadi River, Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha. Known as the ‘Temple City of India,’ Bhubaneshwar is an important pilgrimage destination in the country. Along with Konark and Puri, Bhubaneshwar forms the Golden Triangle of Eastern India. The city is dotted with various historical sites, ancient temples, beautiful lakes and parks. The rich history, beautiful architecture and culture of this city attract a large number of tourists from all across the world.
Best Time to Visit
Winter months from October to March are considered to be perfect to explore Bhubaneshwar. The weather remains pleasant and favourable for sightseeing during this time. Book
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Places to Visit
Being an important tourist destination, Bhubaneswar houses many tourist attractions and religious sites.
Lingaraj Temple, Mukteshvara Temple, Rajarani Temple and Ananta Vasudeva Temple are some popular religious sites in Bhubaneswar, which are famous for their architecture and sculptures. Biju Patnaik Park, I. G. Park, Gandhi Park, Buddha Jayanti Park and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Park are ideal to visit if you are a nature lover. Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary, Bindu Sagar Lake, Caves of Udaygiri and Khandagiri and the hot water springs of Atri are some other attractions of this city. Bhubaneswar is quite famous for applique work of Pipli, Ikat fabric, Sambalpuri silk fabric, cane furniture and Bidri-ware. Ashok Nagar, Forum Mart, Ekamra Haat, Master Canteen and Priyadarshini Market are some of the popular street markets.
Hotels and Restaurants
Visitors coming to the city can easily find many restaurants serving a range of local and global cuisines. However, street food is a must-try. Some of the recommended places to dine are Chhadakhai Restaurant, Hare Krishna Restaurant, Nakli Dhaba and The Zaika.
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Transportation
Bhubaneshwar is well linked to the rest of the country by rail, air and road. Situated at a distance of approximately 6 kms from the city centre,
Biju Patnaik Airport (BBI) serves various domestic flights & links Bhubaneshwar with major Indian cities like
New Delhi, Chennai,
Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad,
Bangalore and Visakhapatnam.
Air India, GoAir and Indigo are some popular airlines that fly to and fro Bhubaneshwar. You can easily get taxis and buses from the airport to reach the city.
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Bhubaneshwar Railway Station is an important railhead that connects Bhubaneshwar to major cities of the country. There are several AC and Non AC buses that connect Bhubaneshwar to major cities like Konark,
Puri, Hyderabad,
Raipur, Ranchi and
Kolkata. Travelling within Bhubaneshwar is very easy and cheap as buses, cabs and autos are available throughout the city.
