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In and Around Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Konark and Puri makes the perfect Golden Triangle in Odisha (Orissa) that is the best tour plan to explore the real charm of Odisha tourism. During your Odisha golden triangle tour, you will visit the rich cultural heritage, temple architecture of Odisha, famous temples, sea beaches, natural wonders and above all the Oriya culture and traditions.

The wonderful tour starts from Bhubaneswar – the capital of Odisha. Some of the popular tourist attractions that you will visit in Bhubaneswar include Lingaraj Temple, Ananta Vasudeva Temples, Raja Rani Temple, Parsurameswar Temple, Brahmeswar Temple, Mukteswar Temple and many others. Some wonderful attractions in surrounding areas include Dhauli Hill, Nandan Kanan, Ekamra Kannan, caves of Udaigiri and Khandagiri and a few others.

Konark is your next destination – known for world-famous Sun Temple, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also famous for a beach named Chandrabhaga. Our Odisha Golden Triangle tour also covers Raghurajpur that is famous for Appliqué and Patta Chitra (Palm-Leaf Arts). Puri is most beautiful place to visit. Being the reign of Sri Jagannath Prabhu, Puri is one of the four most sacred pilgrimage destinations in India (Char Dham). Sri Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Temple, Puri Beach, etc are the places to see in Puri that will surprise you. We make your tour memorable and full of fun by providing all state of the art services and facilities along with luxurious accommodation

Nandankanan

Lingaraj Temple

Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves

Barabati Fort

Barabati Stadium

Dhabaleswar Temple

Dhauli

Jagannath Temple

Konark Sun Temple

Golden Beach, Puri

Chilika Lake

Padmasambhava Mahavihara

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Place to visit

NANDANKANAN, literally meaning “The Garden of Heaven”, is located near the capital city, Bhubaneswar, in the environs of the Chandaka forest. The zoo is home to many animals of different species. Major attractions are Bengal tigers, Asiatic lion, Indian leopard, Indian python and King cobra.
LINGARAJ TEMPLE is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the state of Odisha. The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneswar.
UDAYAGIRI AND KHANDAGIRI CAVES, formerly called Cuttack caves, are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, Total 18 caves in Udaygiri and 15 caves in khandagiri.
Situated next to the modern Barabati Stadium lies the nine-storied historical landmark of BARABATI FORT. The Barabati Fort reflects the culture of Odisha and the diverse tradition of India as well.
The BARABATI STADIUM, situated in Cuttack, Odisha is an Indian sports stadium. It is used mostly for conducting cricket matches, association football, and sometimes even field hockey. A truly rich sporting heritage, it’s been the location for a number of international matches.
DHABALESWAR TEMPLE is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. It is situated at a distance of 27 km from the city of Cuttack. The temple, located on an island on River Mahanadi, is embellished with stone carvings that date back to the early 10th and 11th century.
DHAULI is located on the banks of the river Daya, 8 km south of Bhubaneswar. Dhauli hill is presumed to be the area where the Kalinga War was fought. The dome structure of the Shanti Stupa also known as possesses five umbrellas and they symbolize the five essential parts of Buddhism.
The JAGANNATH TEMPLE is a world famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Sri Krishna, situated in Puri in the state of Odisha on the eastern coast of India. It is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Devotees from all around the globe visit the temple for darshan of the deities.
KONARK SUN TEMPLE is a 13th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu Sun God (Suryadev). The temple has appearance of 100 feet high chariot with 24 wheels and 7 horses, all carved with stone. Various sculptures present on the walls depicts Hindu deities, apsaras, narrating the Hindu texts.
GOLDEN BEACH PURI is present at a distance of only 1 km from Sri Jagannath Temple. It is one of the major attractions for the tourist. Activities can be done are speed boat ride, camel ride, sand arts; tourists can also experience the magnificent scenic beauty of sunrise and sunset and enjoy the exotic sea food.
CHILIKA LAKE is a brackish water lagoon,it is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the largest brackish water lagoon in the world. It is the largest wintering ground for over 160 species of migratory birds. Tourist attractions are Kalijai temple, Dolphin fish, Red crab island, Bird Sanctuary.
The PADMASAMBHAVA MAHAVIHARA MONASTERY also known as Thupten Mindolling Monastery located at Jeerango, Gajapati district, It is said to be the largest Buddhist monastery in Eastern India. It was inaugurated by the Dalai Lama in January 2010. Tourist can experience the beauty of this place.

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.