Bhubaneswar “Temple City of India”
With the architectural legacy of the Kalinga dynasty, Bhubaneswar boasts up with hundreds of temples including Lingaraj, Mukteswar, Raja Rani, Brahmeswar, Vital etc. dating from 6th-13th century AD. Apart from remarkably sculptured temples, the Jain caves of Khandagiri and Udayagiri, Nadankanan Zoological Park, the peace pagoda ‘Dhauli’ on the bank of river Daya attract visitors from all over the world. Puri, Konark along with capital city of Bhubaneswar form the three vertices of Golden Triangle of Odisha tourism circuit
How to Reach Bhubaneswar
By Air : If you are planning to travel to Bhubaneswar from a place that is way farther, then it is recommended that you travel by flight since it is the best mode of transport to reach Bhubaneswar for those traveling long distances. Biju Patnaik International Airport is the airport situated 6 km away from the city center. BBI is the code of the airport. Some of the cities with which Bhubaneswar has direct connectivities are New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Bangalore. One can easily avail taxis and local buses from the airport to reach your destination. The distance between Bhubaneswar airport to Bhubaneswar railway station is 5 km, therefore, one can easily travel the distance through an auto-rickshaw, a taxi, or a local bus.
By Train : Many Indian cities are connected with Bhubaneswar with its well-connected railway system. Bhubaneswar Railway Station is the main railway station in the city. Even the distance from Bhubaneswar airport to the railway station is not that much, thus, making it all the more feasible. It is directly connected with cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad, etc.
By Road : Bhubaneswar bus depots are heavily flocked with passengers. The distance between Bhubaneswar airport to Baramunda bus stand is 5.5 km that can be easily covered within 13 to 15 minutes. There are three bus stations in the city, however, Baramunda Bus Station is the main bus station in Bhubaneswar. It is 8 km away from the city center. From here one can easily avail buses that run under Orissa State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) and also by privately owned operators.