Bhubaneswar

Famous as "Temple City of India", Bhbaneswar is the capital city of Odisha. The city is famed as a treasure trove of grand temples. Being the seat of Tribhubaneswar or 'Lord Lingaraj', Bhubaneswar is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. The city is dotted with hundreds of temples that reflect the cultural heritage of the region. Bhubaneswar is the place where temple building activities of Orissa style blossomed from its very inception to its fullest culmination, extending over a period of over one thousand years. Today, the city has also flourished itself as a booming centre for commerce and business, luring many business seekers from all over the world.

Attractions

Bhubaneswar is favourably blessed with more than its share of historic temples. Attracting thousands of pilgrims from all over the world, the temples here offer a peaceful ambience to the devotees to connect to the divine. One of the oldest temples of India, the Parasurameswara Temple attracts travelers for its delicate stone carvings and intricately carved out sculptures of various Hindu deities.

Another popular temple here is the Mukteshwar Temple, built in the 10th century. It is considered as a gem of Orissa Architecture. Followers of Lord Shiva visit the Lingaraja Temple which is a perfect example of the Kalinga style architecture.

For all the history lovers and enthusiasts, Udayagiri and Khandgiri Caves are a must visit. Built around the 1st century BC, these 33 caves house various Jain Temples and monasteries. Invest some time close to the Mother Nature by visiting the Nandankanan Zoological Park. The park is home to numerous animals, including White Tigers, Asiatic Lions, Crocodiles, Indian Pangolin and 34 aquariums.

Other popular attractions of Bhubaneswar are:

• Dhauli hill
• Brahmeshwara Temple
• Odisha State Museum
• Nicco Park
• Raj rani Temple

How to Reach:
By Air: Located around 6 km away from the city-centre, the Biju Patnaik Airport, at Bhubaneswar, operates daily flights to Kolkata and Delhi.

By Rail: Bhubaneswar Railway Station is the main station connecting the city with Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, etc.

By Road: Bhubaneswar is well connected with cities like Konark, Puri, Hyderabad, Raipur, Ranchi and Kolkata via bus services.