Bhubaneswar - ‘An ancient city of Odisha’
The city is located in Odisha and is popular for its monuments, architecture, sandstone sculptures, silk dresses and temples. There are more than 700 temples in the city and some of them date back to the 6th century. The city was named after Lord Shiva and his sculptures are found in every temple of the city. The old heritage and traditions are still followed by the locals and it is a great experience to visit the city during the festivals of Holi, Diwali, and Krishna Janmashtami.
Bhubaneswar has become the trade capital of the city and has grown tremendously in the last few years. Visitors from different parts of the country come here for exploring the architecture, monuments and natural caves. The city is spread over 422 sq. km and has a population of 8.38 lacs.
Things to do in Bhubaneswar
The city has many tribal museums which have old artefacts and paintings created by the tribal people. Visitors can also take a look at the traditional methods used to make art forms. Travellers can visit the natural caves in Udaygiri to get a spectacular view of the carvings made of rocks and paintings done on the mountains.
Tourist attractions in Bhubaneswar
The famous attractions of the city are Udaygiri and Khandagiri caves, Mukteshwar Temple, State Museum, Boyanika, Odisha Modern Art Gallery, Yogini Temple and Ekamra Haat.
Places to shop in Bhubaneswar
The city is famous for various fabrics like silk and handicrafts and can be purchased from Soumya Handicraft, BMC Keshari Mall, Ekamra Haat and Saree Mandir.
Modes of transport
Commuting within the city is convenient through a large number of buses operated by the 'Dream Team Sahara (DTS) Service', an auto service. Ola and Uber cabs also operate in the city. One can also take rickshaws. There are also many options for 'rent a car' on a self-drive and chauffeur-driven basis.
Best time to visit Bhubaneswar
November to March is the best time as the weather is pleasant and cool breeze flows throughout these months. The summers are hot and humid with high temperatures making it unsuitable for travelling and touring the city. You will witness heavy showers in monsoons which can spoil your plans.
Weather in Bhubaneswar
The summers are scorching hot with temperatures rising to 45°C and winters are pleasant with temperature ranging between 15°C and 30°C. It is better to plan the trip in the months of winters for a pleasant experience.
Airport in Bhubaneswar
The Bhubaneswar Airport (IATA: BBI) is located 7 km away from the city. For more details on IndiGo’s flight schedule, please visit www.goindigo.in.