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About Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha, which is known for its rich cultural heritage. It is named after Lord Shiva and is called ‘The Temple City’. It offers a mix of hills, temples and museums.
Why Go There: Rich Architecture | Heritage
Ideal For: Religious Trips |Relaxing Vacations | Nature Walks
Trivia: Street food such as ‘Gupchup’ (a deep-fried crepe with tamarind sauce) shouldn’t be missed as it gives a tangy sensation to your tongue. ‘Dahi-Pakhal’, a traditional Oriya food item is considered as a body-coolant. If you ever visit Bhubaneswar, you should definitely try this dish.
Things To Bring Back: Patthachitra paintings and stunning palm leaves carvings (Saumya Handicrafts, a store near Chausath Yogini)
Places To Visit in Bhubaneswar
20.Station Square
It is known as Master Canteen Chowk which is good for household shopping. It is a pocket-friendly Shopping Centre for your daily needs.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 3 km
Time Required: 2-3 hours
Ideal For: Children, family
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
19.Saree Mandir
As the name suggests, if you are looking for exotic collection of sarees, do visit this place. Shopping here can turn out to be a fantastic thing to do in Bhubaneswar.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 2 km
Time Required: 3-4 hours
Ideal For: Children, family
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
18.Pathani Samanta Planetarium
It is a great place for children. You might enjoy the shows and night visions. This is a great thing to do in Bhubaneswar.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 2 km
Time Required: 1-2 hours
Ideal For: Children
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
17.Jhumka Dam
It is minor irrigation project located near Deras Dam. It is ideal for picnic with friends and family. This can be a calming thing to do in Bhubaneswar.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 30 km
Time Required: 3-4 hours
Ideal For: Children, family, nature- lovers
Best Time To Visit: July- October & December- January
Location: Navigate
16.Dera Dam
Dera dam is a small dam used for irrigational purposes. It is ideal for picnics. The picturesque beauty is commendable as it is surrounded by mountains around. This place is beautiful and is a great calming thing to do in Bhubaneswar.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 25-30 km
Time Required: 3-4 hours
Ideal For: Children, family, nature-lovers
Best Time To Visit: July-October
Location: Navigate
15.Dhauli Giri Shanti Stupa
The Stupa is located at the banks of river Daya. It is a hill with vast open spaces. The road leading to the summit of the hill possess the Edicts of Ashoka.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 7 km
Time Required: 2-3 hours
Ideal For: Children, family, peace-lovers
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
14.Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 6 km
Time Required: 3-4 hours
Ideal For: Children, family
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
13.Buddha Jayanti Park
It has a mesmerizing fish pond with different breeds of fishes. Do visit this place and explore a fantastic thing to do in Bhubaneswar.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 5 km
Time Required: 1-2 hours
Ideal For: Children, family
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
12.Simlipal and Bhitarkanika
It has various species of Mangroves and Crocs. The lush-green environment revives you to the core. The pure air blowing across rejuvenates you to the core. Bhitarkanika is surrounded by canals, beaches, brooks, and rivers that is ideal for a vacation.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 5 km
Time Required: 3-4 hours
Ideal For: Children, family
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
11.Chandaka Wildlife Division.
Chandaka Wildlife houses various breeds of elephants. It has Nandakanan Zoo that is the best place for your kids.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 26 km
Time Required: 4-5 hours
Ideal For: Children, family
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
10.Handicrafts Museum
An amazing museum for people who love handicrafts and artworks.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 8 km
Time Required: 1-2 hours
Ideal For: Historians, archeologists, children
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
9.Museum of Tribal & Artifacts
It preserves the tribal culture of Orissa. The concise information of 66 tribes of Orissa is well depicted by this Museum.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 7 km
Time Required: 1-2 hours
Ideal For: Historians, archeologists, children
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
8.Orissa Modern Art Gallery
It is best for short-visits and the people who love art. You can also buy paintings in this gallery.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 6 km
Time Required: 1-2 hours
Ideal For: Historians, children, artists
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
7.Regional Museum ofy Natural History
The museum has taxidermy displays of various animals. It has numerous endangered species with an informative board on the sides.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 4 km
Time Required: 1-2 hours
Ideal For: Historians, children, animal-lovers
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
6.Parasurameswara Temple
It follows the Oriyan-style of architecture. You find beautiful sculptures of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The detailing of these sculptures reflects the glory of the era.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 8 km
Time Required: 1-2 hours
Ideal For: Religious people, architecture enthusiasts, Historians, people who crave peace
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
5.Mukteshwar Temple
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 4 km
Time Required: 1-2 hours
Ideal For: Religious people, architecture enthusiast, Historians, people who crave peace
Best Time To Visit: October- April
Location: Navigate
4.Rajarani Temple
Rajarani Temple is built of red sandstone in Pancha-ratha style. The sculptures in the walls, paintings, carvings and figures across the temple are admirable. The most impressive feature of this temple is the ‘Guardians of the Eight direction’ who are designed at the base of the temple.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 8 km
Time Required: 2-3 hours
Ideal For: Religious people, architecture enthusiast, Historians
Best Time To Visit: December- January (a music festival takes place around this time)
Location: Navigate
3.Orissa State Museum
It houses art, craft, and archeological objects. Orissa museum has many musical instruments. The museum shows vivid cultural heritage of Orissa.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 6 km
Time Required: 1-2 hours
Ideal For: architecture enthusiasts, Historians, archeologists
Best Time To Visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
2.Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens
It has beautiful Rose garden, Musical fountain, and Boating. Your kids may have a boat ride and enjoy the beautiful musical fountain show. Different breeds of roses welcoming you in the garden is the rich source of eternal happiness.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 5 km
Time Required: 3-4 hours
Ideal For: Children, family
Best Time To visit: All year round
Location: Navigate
1.Lingaraj Temple
Lingaraj Temple was built by the King Jajati Keshari of Soma Vansh. This ancient temple is referred as ‘Ekamra Kshetra’ in Brahma Purana.The temples of Bhubaneswar showcasethe beautiful architecture built back in 1000 A.D. They are generally dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Distance From Bhubaneswar: 9 km
Time Required: 2-3 hours
Ideal For: Religious people, Architecture enthusiast, Historians
Best Time To Visit: Morning or Evening
Location: Navigate
How To Reach Bhubaneswar
Train, | Flight| By Road
Nearest Airport:
Biju Patnaik International Airport (3km far from the city)
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Nearest Railway Station:
Bhubaneswar Railway station
Nearest Bus Stop:
Bhubaneswar
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Where Should You Stay
There are some popular hotels to stay at:
Ginger Hotel | Mayfair convention | Hotel Pal Heights.
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Nearby Places To Visit
- Berhampur (169 km)
- Karanjia (236 km)
- Cuttack (26.3 km)
- Paradip (105 km)
- Puri (65.8 Km)
- Konark (64.5 km)
- Chilka (26.3 Km)
- Udaygiri (209 Km)
- Dhenkanal (74 Km)
- Kandhamal (263 Km)
- Chandipur (207 Km)
- Kandhamal (263 Km)
- Keonjhar (197 Km)
- Gopalpur (174 Km)
CashKaro Recommendation
There is plenty of things to do in Bhubaneswar, but still do not miss on the following:
- Utkalika: Traditional Handicrafts like silver filigree, Dhokra castings, stone carvings.
- Rath-Yatra
The Most Fun Way To Travel To Bhubaneswar
While there are numerous ways to reach Bhubaneswar, we recommend you get in a car and drive there. Driving is truly a refreshing experience. Your will find many stops on the way where you can eat food and freshen up.
If you don’t want to take your own car, you can rent one.
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