Mostly those who travel from metropolitan cities find Bhubaneswar as extremely calm, with lesser traffic, and a genuine crowd. People enjoy the ‘laidback’ vibe out here, and do their bit in exploring this city.

As Bhubaneswar is much acclaimed for its temples, and if you’re a spiritual person visiting Bhubaneswar for the first time, then do visit the Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Ram Mandir, ISKCON Temple, or even the Rajarani Temple. Each of these temples have its own charm and interesting religious tales attached to it, but what’s common among all of them is the peaceful experience it provides and the grand architecture which you explore.

In case temples are not your thing, and you’re more inclined towards heritage as well as history, then do visit the Udayagiri & Khandagiri caves, which comprise of several Jain Temples & monasteries, and are true examples of excellent stone carvings, by the artisans of Kalingan era. Or else, if you have a day in hand, and can travel a bit far from the city, then you have to visit the Dhauli Hill, wherein the teachings of Buddhism are deeply engraved. This will be the most unforgettable experience you can ever have in a city.

They say, the best way to know about a city’s story, culture & traditions is by visiting its museums, and we couldn’t agree more. Bhubaneswar also has its share of very well maintained museums with some nicely preserved artifacts, sculptures, paintings and a lot more. For a sneak-peak into the state’s arts & crafts go to the Odisha Crafts Museum – Kala Bhoomi. You can also visit the Odisha State Museum which exhibits a lot of timeless antiques of the state, or the Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts for a complete know-how of the tribal lifestyle. Plus, you can even visit the Regional Museum of Natural History which very nicely preserves the state’s natural heritage.

If nature and wildlife is what you love, then no better place than Nandankanan Zoological Park, for an experience of a lifetime, and a chance to spot birds, mammals, reptiles, black panthers, gharial crocodiles and even white tigers.

Now, for foodies, Bhubaneswar may not be the top on the list, but it’s definitely not a place where your stomach will get disappointed. For all that you know, the city offers cuisines of all kinds –North Indian, South Indian, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Oriental etc. – but what you can enjoy the most are the street foods and “KhauGallis” of the city.

Last but not the least, if you wish to shop and take back mementos from Bhubaneswar for your loved ones, then do visit Boyanika and Utkalika for availing souvenirs of all kinds.

As mentioned before, Bhubaneswar is a delight for all kinds of travelers, and based on your preference, you can explore the city and feel like coming back here all over again. That’s the eternal charm of the city.

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Citadel of Temples

Bhubaneswar has been aptly christened as the Temple City of India. The cultural extravaganza of this capital city is so unique that people from far and wide come here to visit the age-old temples and learn about its historic tales. Especially the Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple and Mukteswar Temple have such impressive Kalingan architecture that it leaves everyone in a state of awe. Boasting of intricate sculptures as well as immaculate carvings, you must never fail to miss out on temple-hopping in Bhubaneswar.

Scenic Destinations

If the temples are not where you’d like to go, you can head to some other destinations of this city and be surprised at all that Bhubaneswar offers. Visit Odisha Crafts Museum – Kala Bhoomi for a splendid experience, or go to the Khandagiri Udayagiri caves to delve in some history. Or if you are a wildlife lover, you can spend half a day at the Nandankanan Zoological Park to catch a glimpse of the White tiger and much more.

Delightful Food

Be it on the street or in some fancy restaurant, the food culture of Bhubaneswar is quite relishing and never disappoints. You must definitely try some of the Odia delicacies here like Pakhala, Dalma, Santula etc. or gorge on some excellent street-food dishes in the ‘Khau Galli’ located behind Ram Mandir, KIIT lane etc. Also, the café culture of this capital city is unique and you’ll find a variety of cuisines like Italian, Chinese, Mexican, North-Indian, South-Indian, Japanese, etc. to lay your eyes and hands on. With such amazing food options in Bhubaneswar, you can never go hungry!

Kalinga Stadium

Sports Destination

You may or may not know about this, but some of the major national and international sports have been featured in Bhubaneswar. Apart from hosting the prestigious Champions Trophy hockey tournament in 2014, the city has also been renowned for successfully hosting Asian Athletics Championships, Hockey World League 2017 and the very recent Hockey World Cup 2018. There’s so much more in sports coming for Bhubaneswar that its tag of ‘India’s Sports Capital’ is much rightly reserved for it.

Ekamra Road

Multiple Shopping Options

Who doesn’t like to shop? To cater to all kinds and age groups of shoppers, Bhubaneswar offers something for everyone and is just one of the ‘happy destinations’ to shop-till-you-drop. You can shop to your heart’s delight at Market Building, Unit -2, or pick some impressive hand-crafted memoirs from Ekamra Haat. Handloom lovers looking for a great Sambalpuri sari, or some gorgeous traditional and ethnic prints can head towards the Boyanika store for picking the best of it all.

Majestic Places Nearby

Not just inside Bhubaneswar, there are several places in close proximity to the city which are easily accessible and have some of the most amazing views to offer. You can either go to Dhauligiri for an enlightening Buddhist experience, or visit Mangalajodi, Chilika to spot some rare birds. And if you have no time crunch and are wishing to go for an adventure, you can always experience the magic of Satkosia and Bhitarkanika.

Above all, it’s the people of Bhubaneswar who make everything easy for the tourists, who’re looking for wonderful memories to take back with them. People here so friendly, generous & helpful that youwill certainly remember their hospitality forever.

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Duration: 06 Nights/07 Days

The spellbinding and deeply relaxing Bhubaneswar city tour with temple visits

It is of no wonder that Odisha is dotted with some of the most spectacular architectural beauty of temples, which were supposed to be constructed way back in between 6th to 12th centuries AD. Famous for having some of the most eye catching and soul satisfying temples of the country, they are an expression of supremacy of the divine and architecture. Just mere think of the Kalinga architecture and its pattern and it would nothing be wrong to say that the capital city of Orissa, Bhubaneswar is also referred to as the city of temples and they are simply unique in both decoration and elevation details.

Indeed, the architecture in Odisha has its supreme reflection in the form of temples and few of them are among actually the finest in the nation. The top three when it comes to temple architecture, getting solace and satisfaction by being simply there and which are well acknowledged from ages in the sacred land includes Lord Jagannath Temple in Puri, meant to be constructed in 12th century, Lingaraja Temple at Bhubaneswar, meant to be constructed during 11th century and the amazing Konark Sun Temple made up during 13th century. In a whole, Odisha temples actually got a unique identity in the map of the country attracting attention of millions of pilgrimages, devotees, scholars, architects and tourists from all parts of the globe. And opting for the well devised itinerary crafted by the best travel agency in Odisha to enjoy the full Bhubaneswar city tour to the fullest is indeed one option that could be considered for. To go through the Odisha tour itinerary, go through the following and in case of any concern or customization to be done in the same; do contact the famous travel agent – Best Choice Holiday any time.

Day to Day Itinerary Details:

Day 01: Bhubaneswar

Upon your arrival at the Airport/Railway Station, our representative will pick you up from there and let you do check-in at the hotel. Freshen up and afterward, proceed to the local sightseeing of the city tour involving visit to Mukteswar temple, Parsurameswar temple, Rajarani temple, Brahmeswar, Sidheswar, and also the much popular Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves. Enjoy the delicacies of the city and the overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 02: Bhubaneswar – Puri

After eating breakfast, proceed to Puri from the city and visit Lingaraja Temple, Dhauli Buddhist Stupa, Vaital Temple, Sakhigopal Temple and 64 Yogini Temple on the enroute. Once you reach Puri, do check-in at the hotel and freshen up. Enjoy the leisure time in Puri as per the choice by simply relaxing at the golden beautiful sand Puri beach or in hotel and go for some sightseeing and shopping. The overnight stay will be at the hotel in Puri.

Day 03: Puri

During morning after grabbing breakfast, make a visit to the famous Char Dham, Lord Jagannath temple, and other attractions of the city including Sunar Gourang Temple, Gundicha Temple, Loknath Temple, Bedi Hanuman Temple and Sankaracharya Temple. The overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 04: Puri – Konark – Puri

After breakfast, proceed to check out the world famous UNESCO Heritage Site, Konark Sun Temple and other attractions that will fall enroute from Puri to Konark including Ramchandi temple, Beleswar temple, Kapileswar temple and Kakatpur Mangala temple. Later, proceed back to Puri and the overnight stay will be there only in the hotel.

Day 05: Puri – Brahmagiri – Bhubaneswar

After breakfast, drive to Brahmagiri to check out the popular Alarnath temple and Bali Harachandi temple and then drive to Bhubaneswar city. On the enroute, get the chance to see the much acknowledged and visited Harachandi temple, Bata Mangala temple, and the overnight stay will be at the hotel in the capital city of Odisha.

Day 06: Bhubaneswar – Taptapani – Bhubaneswar

After breakfast, proceed to check out the popular and divine Shakti Peetha which is Tara Tarini, Nirmal Jhar, Bhagabati temple and Taptapani in Khurda. Drive back to the city Bhubaneswar and the overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 07:

Enjoy the breakfast and spend leisure time as you want to by doing shopping or relaxing. Our representative will take you back to the Airport/Railway Station as per the need and with lots of memories of the trip.

End of tour and services!

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Destinations Covered: Bhubaneswar – Konark- Puri- Chilika Lake – Bhubaneswar

The Romance and Self Revival to the fullest!

The land of Odisha is somehow captivating and magical and known to be enticing visitors from all over. If you are planning for a self revival experience or go on a romantic voyage with your special one, the state could be one of the great places to be. Explore the magnificent destinations of the state while being on your journey, especially the Bhubaneswar, the capital of the state, Konark and Puri, also referred to be as the holiest and heavenly places to be, the Odisha tour packages could be one of the perfect options to be on this great trip. During the tour, you will be experiencing the architectural beauty and artwork of the temples in the city Bhubaneswar, Konark and Puri that were supposed to be constructed back during 11th century and the wonders are still the same, along with beautiful beaches that will indeed give you a fair share of quality time to spend with your special one, the UNESCO World Heritage Site – Konark Sun Temple witnessing a large inflow of visitors throughout including artists and musicians, Lord Jagannath Temple – well known among as the one of the famous Char Dhams visited by Hindus and Jains in extensively large number, Chilika Lake – the Asia’s biggest black saltwater lagoon and a home to rare species of migratory birds and water creatures.

Kindly go through the day to day well devised itinerary crafted by a reliable and known travel agency in Odisha, Best Choice Holiday to know in detail about Bhubaneswar Konark Puri tour package. Feel free to connect with them anytime related to the requirements concerning your trip and travel to Odisha.

Bhubaneswar Konark Puri Tour Package Itinerary:

Day 01: BHUBANESWAR TEMPLE TOUR

Upon your arrival in the Bhubaneswar city, our representative will pick you up from the Airport/Railway Station and will take you first to do check-in at the hotel. Later in the day, the visit will be there to the most reckoned religious temples of the city including Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Mukteswara Temple, Parasurameshwar Temple and so. The city is home to more than 7000 temples, as per the history. Enjoy the delights of the Odisha and the overnight stay will be in the city at the hotel.

Day 02: BHUBANESWAR – PIPLI – CHANDRABHAGA – PURI

After breakfast, the tour will proceed to Puri. On the way, you will visit Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, Dhauli rock edicts, Chausath Yogini Temple and Pipli village. Once in Puri, do check-in to the hotel and enjoy the leisure time at beautiful Puri beach and Chandrabagha beach, do some shopping and buy great artwork from the locals. The overnight stay will be in Puri at the hotel.

Day 03: PURI – KONARK – PURI

After breakfast, in the morning, the visit will be to the much acknowledged famous Char Dhams – Lord Jagannath Temple Puri and seek for the blessing of the deity. Later in the day proceed to visit the World Heritage Site, listed in UNESCO that is the Konark Sun temple. The chariot of the temple, wall stone carvings allure the thousands of tourists from all over every year. After, get back to Puri and the overnight stay will be in the hotel.

Day 04: PURI – CHILIKA LAKE – RAGHURAJPUR – BHUBANESWAR

After breakfast, proceed to visit the Asia’s biggest saltwater black lagoon – Chilika Lake and enjoy boat ride to Satapada to check out and enjoy the Irrawaddy dolphins, and other migratory creatures. Also, the visit will cover Raghurajpur village tour, Alarnath Temple and getting back to Bhubaneswar city. Enjoy the finest delicacies of the city and the overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Day 05: DEPATURE

After breakfast, enjoy the leisure time in the city as per your choice. Our representative will drop you at the Airport/Railway Station as desired, with pleasant memories of the tour.

End of the tour and services! If you are interested for this package then please email your detailed requirements at book@bestchoiceholiday.com or call on +91-811-437-8182, one of our team member will get back to you soon.

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As per the sources, the residents and tourists will be able to enjoy the tour of Jungle Safari across the Bharatpur Jungle Forest area and in the Chandaka Dampara wildlife sanctuary in open jungle safari vehicles with eight-seater capacity. As of now, five eight-seater vehicles have been arranged for the safari. The tours will be held in three batches, amongst which two of them will run from 6 AM to 10 AM in the morning and one in the afternoon in between 4 PM to 6 PM. The booking of a safari vehicle will cost about Rs. 2,000. The Forest and Environment Minister, Bijayshree Routray also said that the Jungle Safari will be able to allure more number of visitors to Bharatpur Jungle in Bhubaneswar. The visitors can glance at the jungle which is spread in a large area of 20 square kilometres housed with jackals, elephants, pangolins, peacocks and so much more.

The online booking facility for the Jungle Safari will be available and start within a week. The Bharatpur forest is been dotted with a large variety of avifauna and flora and is housed with spotted deer, Asiatic elephant, honey badger, wild pig, jungle cat, porcupine, civet, mongoose, hare, cobra, python, etc. Blessed with a good eco system and rich biodiversity, the forest is known to serve the drinking water needs of the people too by simply recharging the hydrological cycle. The patch of forest is been acknowledged as the Green lungs and Carbon Sink of the city.

So, are you planning to visit the Bharatpur jungle safari? Want to get in touch with someone who can take care of your travel tickets to accommodation to booking for the jungle safari to other sightseeing attractions around Odisha? Let Best Choice Holiday be your tour guide and organizer and handle everything from tickets to accommodation in a well planned manner.

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The city, Bhubaneswar is well known for the excellent heritage sites and temples, which are indeed worth visiting. Visiting these places will let you know more of the history and culture of the place and certainly it is going to be overwhelming and memorable.

Famous places to visit in Bhubaneswar City Tour:

The first and foremost will be undoubtedly a visit to Dhauli Hill that will remind tourists of the well known Kalinga war. Here, feel free to look at the ancient architectural designs on the walls. Even, there is a Shanti Stupa nearby developed during the early 70s. Adding to this, there is a light and sound show held at Dhauligiri, so make sure to do check out the same.

Architectural Temples:

Bhubaneswar is popular as the city of temples. There are a number of ancient temples here and each one of them is an exemplary example of the outstanding artistic beauty and artwork that will keep you in awe. No one came back after seeing any of the temples of the city without getting impressed from the real architecture work done on the walls. The sculptures of the deities are beyond describing and this is for sure that nothing could be more beautiful and scenic than what you see here. This is one of the prime reasons that every year, thousands of followers and tourists come to the city, just to get the blessings of the heavenly deities, have a look at the artistic side of the temples and click some of the splendid photographs. If you want to see the city’s architectural temples, feel free to visit Lingaraja temple, Brahmeswar temple, Rajarani temple, Parsurameswar temple, and Mukteswar temple.

Nandankanan Zoological Park:

Tourists who love wildlife must go to Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, India. The rare animals’ species could be seen here including leopard, brown bear, lion, king Cobra and more that are assuredly rare to find somewhere else. Aside from animals, if you are a nature lover then also this is the perfect place for you. There is a botanical garden, where tourists can see a large variety of unique plants preserved by the government.

While going for a city tour in Bhubaneswar, there are few other attractions as well that you can include in your itinerary like Tribal Museum, traditional market, Ekamra Haat, Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain sites, etc. The tour will not only help in expanding your knowledge about the ancestral and heritage of the country but also will give you relaxed moments and peace of mind. The tour package to Bhubaneswar could be a complete blend of knowledge, adventure, fun and entertainment. Do make sure to opt for the package from a reputed tour organizer like Best Choice Holiday and feel free to include anything in your itinerary that is in your wish list without any hesitation. Have a memorable time in Bhubaneswar and get back with lovely moments.

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Amongst all tour packages to Odisha, one of the famous and widely opted ones is Bhubaneswar Konark Puri tour packages. Certainly, counted among the best plan to enjoy the beauty, heritage and charisma of Odisha, all at one time and in one tour package, during the tour, one can experience art, culture, heritage, charm of the land. It will cover visit to Bhubaneswar, Konark and Puri and as per your preferences; the travel agent can even customize the itinerary too.

Bhubaneswar:

The tour will likely begin with visit to Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha and famously known worldwide as the ‘City of Temples’. There are so many ancient temples that are known to be developed during 11th century and the artwork, sculptures and paintings done on the walls of temples, both externally and internally couldn’t be described in words. The famous attractions of the city and the tour will cover visit to Lingaraja temple, Rajarani temple, Mukteswar temple, Brahmeswar temple, Ananta Vasudeva temples, Parsurameswar temple, Dhauli Hill, Nandankanan Biological Park, Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, and Ekamra Kanan. The tour to Bhubaneswar will be full with devotion, fun and entertainment.

Konark:

Afterwards, the next focus of the tour will be on Konark. Just for the knowledge, Konark is world famous for its great ancient Konark Sun Temple. The temple is crafted with stone and in a chariot like shape. It is even been counted among the Seven Wonders of the World. Aside from this, it is reckoned for its lovely sand kissed Chandrabagha beach. A lot of honeymooners and couples come at this beach to enjoy the natural beauty, spend some quiet and lovely time with their special ones, watch sunrise and sunset together. The trip to Konark will be full with love, revival and contentment.

Puri:

The last visit of Bhubaneswar Konark Puri tour packages will be in Puri, which is indeed another beautiful and splendid city to spend time into. Puri is been recognized as one of the four Char Dhams, as per Hindu mythology, and it is a pilgrimage place, visited by thousands of followers every year. Lord Jagannath temple is the main attraction to visit here in Puri. People come with full devotion here in Puri, and many only dream to visit here at least for once in their lifetime just to seek the blessings of the deity Lord Jagannath. Other prime attractions that will bewitch the travellers with the beauty and divinity here is Puri Beach and Gundicha temple.

A visit to these three places in Odisha is indeed one of the best explorations that travellers can do. In between Puri and Bhubaneswar, tourists can even think of visiting the villages of artisans that is Pipli and Raghurajpur, and could buy artwork, appliqué, shell products, handloom sarees and other handicrafts as the memorandum for their family and friends. Are you looking for a known tour organizer who can make arrangements for you and your friends in the way you like and prefer? Best Choice Holiday is one of them, simply get in touch with them, let them know about your preferences, and they will assuredly come up with the best itinerary within your budget. Have a memorable journey! Bon Voyage!

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• Presence of White tigers born from normal coloured tigers in 1980, which in itself is a unique event known in the world.
• First zoo of the country where Gharials were born in 1980.
• A fascinating and adventurous first White Tiger Safari was introduced here in 1991.
• An ideal spot to educate, know about wildlife conservation, wild fauna and flora varieties conservation.
• Kanjia Lake – Known to be a wetland of national importance in 2006.
• Availability of largest enclosures for keeping Hippopotamus and Gharials, along with second largest breeding ground for open billed storks in Odisha.
• Breeding Centres for White backed vultures and Indian Pangolin.
• First zoo in India that became a member of WAZA – World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Nandan Kanan Zoological Park remains closed on every Monday and the timing hours is in between 07:30 hours to 17:30 hours during the months of April to September, and in between 08:00 hours to 17:00 hours during the months of October to March. The best time to visit the park and zoo is all throughout the year.

Nandan Kanan Botanical Garden:

Spread over a large area of 75 ha, the botanical garden is located amidst the moist and transient forest area of wildlife sanctuary enclosed in between two wetlands. It was built in 1963 and is been taken care of by the Horticulture department management. The management is transferred to Nandan Kanan in 2006 and it is certainly worth to visit for. A perfect place to be visited by all green enthusiasts, tourists visiting here gets impressed by the picturesque beauty and nature symphony and forest area around. This Botanical garden has about 24 different parks and satellite gardens spread in a huge landscape area endowed with meadows and natural vegetation. The facilities available at this garden involves picnic pindies, interpretation centre and more along with presence of so many houses and gardens involving Glass House, Cacti House, Bonsai, Philodendron House, Dry Garden, Green House, Butterfly Park, Rosarium, Orchid House, Medicinal garden, Japanese Garden, Mughal Garden, Evolution Garden, Heritage garden, Landscape Garden, Palm Garden, Arboretum, Hibiscus Garden, Carnivorous Plant Garden, Buddha Park, Children’s park, and Artificial Zoo.

Unique Facilities Available at Nandan Kanan Sanctuary:

• Toy train – It is coming in the Nandan Kanan Park very soon.

• Battery Operated Vehicle – These vehicles are available especially to help out elders, kids and physically challenged tourists.

• Ropeway – It is also coming in the park very soon.

Prime Attractions:

• White Tiger Safari – It is the first zoo in India to have a white tiger safari.

• Lion Safari – Tourists come in large numbers to go for a lion safari in special protected vehicles that take them straight to the forest area where lions could be seen in their natural habitat.

• Bear Safari – Tourists can enjoy checking out sloth bears in their natural form, habitat and surroundings through safari bus service.

• Herbivore Safari – Visitors can check out Barking Deer, Sambars, Spotted Deer, Peafowls and more in this safari.

• Butterfly Garden – It is indeed a very beautiful and interesting garden with so much beauty around, indeed making it worth to visit at least once in a lifetime.

Do make sure to visit Nandan Kanan if you are in Odisha as it is worth visiting and remembering! As per the stats, more than 3.3 million tourists come to visit the sanctuary, zoological park and garden all throughout the year. And let Best Choice Holiday tour organizer make arrangements for your visit this time, not only because it is an authentic and well known travel agent in Bhubaneswar but also to make your comfortable as smooth and easygoing as could be, backed with all kinds of facilities and amenities required during the travel within an affordable range.

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