Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, is renowned globally for ancient temples and this city finds its mentions even in Mahabharata as it was under Chedi kingdom. Grab the cheapest ticket for your Agartala to Bhubaneswar flight from goIndiGo.in.
Things to do in Bhubaneswar
Temple Hopping: It is impossible to not visit the ancient temples in the city of temples. There are several temples in Bhubaneswar, each of them giving an insight into the history, and each of them has significance. There is Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswar Temple, ISKCON Temple, Rajarani Temple, Brahmeswara Temple, to name just a few.
Pathani Samanta Planetarium: The rationale behind making this planetarium by the Space and Technology Department of the state government is to increase awareness and promote the fields of astronomy, space science and astrophysics.
Tourist attractions in Bhubaneswar
Tribal Museum: This is known by the name of the Odisha Museum of Tribal Arts and Artefacts which shows cultures of 62 tribal communities of Odisha. The tribal costumes, jewellery, weapons, accessories, protective gears, farming tools are on display here.
Nandankanan Zoological Park: This is an old zoo established in 1969 and the first zoo to join WAZA. This is situated in between a dense Chandaka forest and an adventurous experience by itself. This was established to ensure flora and fauna stay in their natural habitat and protect them in their natural environment.
Places to shop in Bhubaneswar
When it comes to shopping, Bhubaneswar will not disappoint you as it has umpteen options of local markets for street shopping and high-end malls for branded outlets. Bapuji Nagar market is famous for accessories (jewellery, watches, toys, furniture), Shahid Nagar market is famous for handicrafts, bead necklace, wood carvings, bangles, statues.
Best time to visit Bhubaneswar
The winter season and the monsoon season is the ideal time when you can plan your vacation to Bhubaneswar. The winter season (November-February) is when the tourist footfall is maximum with the average temperature being 23-24⁰C with pleasant weather making your stay enjoyable. Monsoon season (June-September) is also pleasant with showers in the city, giving your picturesque views to capture as a souvenir.
Modes of transport in Bhubaneswar
To move within the city, Bhubaneswar has quite a few options like local buses, cabs, rental cars, autorickshaws, cycle rickshaws etc. Local buses are a convenient option as it operates on all routes connecting every tourist spot and above all is inexpensive. You can take cycle rickshaws and auto-rickshaws for shorter distances.
Airport in Bhubaneswar
Biju Patnaik Airport is the only airport in Bhubaneswar which is named after the famous Chief Minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik. Travellers can book tickets for their onward journey, if they wish to continue their journey further by booking IndiGo’s Bhubaneswar to Goa, Bhubaneswar to Pune, Bhubaneswar to Ranchi and Bhubaneswar to Ahmedabad flight from this airport.
Address: Airport Rd, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751020
IATA Code: BBA