Bhubaneswar is a radiant ancient city located in the state of Odisha. A place replete with gigantic temples that exude an unparalleled surge of positivity, Bhubaneswar roots can be traced back to as early as 3 B.C. Along with Konark and Puri, Bhubaneswar completes the Swarna Tribhuja, the golden triangle of pilgrimage.
Today, sprawled across a 422 sq. km area, the new age Bhubaneswar has a changing skyline. It has a population of 8.38 lakh.
Things to do in Bhubaneswar
Travellers can explore the history and heritage of this city by joining a cultural group or private tour, visiting famous temples like the Konark Sun Temple and Lingaraja. For an offbeat experience, you can attend an art workshop on Pattachitra.
Tourist attractions in Bhubaneswar
The Temple City is replete with institutions of wisdom that are necessary to visit once in a while to get your perspective in line. Be it the 1000-year-old Lingaraj Temple, the quaint Mukteeswar Temple, the Bindu Sagar Lake in all its serenity, or even indulgence in history, if you are up for it, with the Museum of Tribal Arts and Artefacts, the plethora of religious sites in and around Bhubaneswar keep you engaged.
Places to shop in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is renowned for its expertise in exquisite handmade silverware, handcrafted woodwork, and Ikat silk sarees. If you decide to buy some souvenir, you can walk down to Ekamra Haay to get yourself some beautiful pata-chitra and sand art. Or visit Acharya Vihar’s Konark Wood products for remarkably intricate handcrafted wooden purses and handmade jewellery boxes, partitions, tapestries, and much more.
Best time to visit Bhubaneswar
We suggest a December to February window to enjoy mild, pleasing weather halfway through winter and spring.
Modes of transport
Auto-rickshaws, cycle-rickshaws, taxis and buses are the common local transport to explore Bhubaneswar.
Weather in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar experiences hot summers with the mercury soaring up to a highest recorded 44 °C and pleasant winters with the mercury dipping to as low as 8.2 °C.
Airport in Bhubaneswar
IndiGo has a fleet of both international and domestic flights to and from Biju Patnaik International Airport (IATA: BBI) every day.