Bhubaneswar – The epitome of beauty and majesty
Tourists often consider Bhubaneswar as ‘just a temple city’. But, the city offers much more than that to a tourist. Bhubaneswar combines architectural splendour, scenic beauty and rich culture. The city covers a total land area of 422 sq. km. The city is Odisha’s capital and also the largest city in the state. It is also the economic and cultural capital of Eastern India.
Things to do in Bhubaneswar
Travellers can book themselves a tent at the camping site on one of the beaches of the city. There are several offbeat cultural tours that you could join in, one of them being the exploration of the ancient caves of Khandagiri and Udayagiri.
Tourist attractions in Bhubaneswar
The tourist attractions in Bhubaneswar are Lingaraj Temple, ISKCON Temple, Hirakud Dam, Udayagiri and Khandgiri Caves, Dhauli Hill, and Nandankanan Zoological Park.
Shopping in Bhubaneswar
Shopping is the activity you will enjoy the most here. Enjoy a shopping spree of handicraft and handloom clothes from Utkalika. Esplanade One Mall is the perfect place to be at for a fashion enthusiast. If art is your love, don’t look further than Orissa Modern Art. And, those wanting to buy traditional attires must definitely visit Epari Govindam Pvt. Ltd.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Bhubaneswar is during monsoon. The weather gives the place an unusual scenic beauty at the time.
Modes of transport
Auto-rickshaws, buses, cycle-rickshaws, and cabs are the most common means of transport within the city. Bhubaneswar boasts of a well-connected network of roads and railway lines. IndiGo operates numerous domestic and international flights from the Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar, facilitating faster travel.
Weather in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is a city that is 45 meters above sea level. And, it has tropical weather all through the year. The average annual temperature here is 27.4°C. And, the yearly rainfall is 1505 mm | 59.3 inches. It experiences a lot of rainfall during winter.
Airport in Bhubaneswar
Biju Patnaik International Airport (IATA: BBI) is the most important airport in the state. It is just 6 km away from the city centre. IndiGo operates many domestic and international flights from this airport.