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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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.

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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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