Bhubaneswar - ‘A city with many tales’
Bhubaneswar is also called the Temple City of India. It is also the capital of Odisha. As an important centre of tourism and commerce, it is not a surprise that it is one of the most visited places in Odisha. The city of Bhubaneswar covers an area of 422 sq. km and is situated at an elevation of 58 m above the sea level. It is home to around 8.3 lakh people.
Things to do in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar attracts a lot of tourists due to its rich religious and cultural background. You can spend your day going around the various temples scattered over the city. If you are an adrenaline junkie you can visit the BDA amusement park. For people interested in shopping for the authentic ikkat fabric, Bhubaneswar is the centre for Odisha's Handloom Corporation.
Tourist attractions in Bhubaneswar
Nandankanan is one of the most famous zoos in India. The largest temple in Bhubaneswar is the Lingaraj temple. It contains about 150 shrines built in the Kalinga architectural style. Located 9 km from Bhubaneswar, the Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves are one of the best examples of cut rock architecture. These caves were cut out from rocks of the hills.
Places to shop in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is famous for a lot of shopping centres. If you want to shop for authentic handicraft of Odisha, you should definitely visit the Ekamari Haat. Apart from this, other shopping centres include Bapuji Nagar, Shahid Nagar, etc.
Best time to visit Bhubaneswar
The best time to visit Bhubaneswar is in October.
Modes of transport
Bhubaneshwar is a metro city, which has metro railways connecting different parts of the city. There are also roads built across all through the city, making travel efficient and easy.
Weather in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar experiences a tropical type of climate. This is characterised by summers with high temperature from March to May, sometimes reaching over 40°C, and dry winters from December to February (temperatures can be as low as 7°C). July to September is the monsoon season.
Airport in Bhubaneswar
The airport of Bhubaneswar is known as The Biju Patnaik International airport (IATA: BBI). It is the 11th busiest airport of India.