Bhubaneswar, Konark and Puri make the perfect Golden Triangle in Odisha — the best way to explore the real charm of Odisha tourism. During your visit around the seminar, you can experience the rich cultural heritage, temple architecture, sea beaches, natural wonders and the warm Odia culture and traditions.
The city of Bhubaneswar itself is home to some of the finest tourist attractions, including the Lingaraj Temple, Ananta Vasudeva Temple, Raja Rani Temple, Parsurameswar Temple, Brahmeswar Temple and Mukteswar Temple. Nearby attractions include Dhauli Hill, Nandankanan Zoo, Ekamra Kanan and the ancient caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri.
Konark, a short drive away, is known for the world-famous Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with Chandrabhaga Beach. Puri, the seat of Sri Jagannath Prabhu, is one of India’s four most sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites — home to the Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Temple and Puri Beach.
NANDANKANAN, literally meaning “The Garden of Heaven”, is located near Bhubaneswar in the Chandaka forest. The zoo is home to many species, including the Bengal tiger, Asiatic lion, Indian leopard, Indian python and King cobra.
LINGARAJ TEMPLE is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar. It represents the quintessence of Kalinga architecture and the culmination of the city’s medieval temple-building tradition.
UDAYAGIRI AND KHANDAGIRI CAVES are partly natural, partly artificial caves of archaeological and religious importance, set on two adjacent hills — 18 caves at Udayagiri and 15 at Khandagiri.
DHAULI sits on the banks of the river Daya, 8 km south of Bhubaneswar, and is presumed to be where the Kalinga War was fought. Its Shanti Stupa, with five umbrellas, symbolises the five essential parts of Buddhism.
The JAGANNATH TEMPLE in Puri is a world-famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Sri Krishna, and one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites, drawing devotees from across the globe.
KONARK SUN TEMPLE, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 13th-century temple dedicated to the Sun God, shaped like a 100-foot chariot with 24 wheels and 7 horses, all carved in stone.
GOLDEN BEACH, PURI lies just 1 km from the Jagannath Temple. Visitors can enjoy a speed-boat ride, camel ride, sand art, a scenic sunrise or sunset, and fresh local seafood.
CHILIKA LAKE, the largest brackish-water lagoon in India, is the wintering ground for over 160 species of migratory birds. Highlights include the Kalijai temple, Irrawaddy dolphins and Bird Sanctuary.
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) is about 6 km from the city centre, with direct connections to New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Bangalore. Taxis and local buses are easily available from the airport, and the railway station is just 5 km away.
Bhubaneswar Railway Station is the city’s main station and is directly connected to Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Guwahati, Hyderabad and many other major cities across India.
Baramunda Bus Station, the city’s main bus terminus, is around 8 km from the centre and about 13–15 minutes from the airport. Buses run under the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) as well as private operators.
