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Biju Patnaik Park

India /Odisha /Bhubaneswar /Bhubaneswar

Biju Patnaik Park, is located in Berhampur, adjacent to the United Nations and the British government’s DFID offices, Bhubaneswar. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Biju Patnaik Park is dedicated to the chief minister of the state, spread over an area of seven acres. The park is adorned with a floating mountain and musical fountain. In the park, tourists can also find boating facilities. In the morning and evening, tourists and locals can be seen jogging, walking and strolling in the park. Illuminated with decorated lamps, the park is also frequented by visitors at night. The park is maintained by Berhampur Development Authority.

Biju Patnaik Park,Bhubaneswar

Biju Patnaik Park, Bhubaneswar

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

7.00 AM – 6.30 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Hotel Excellency Bhubaneswar ;  Station Rd, Ashok Nagar Bhubaneshwar. ; Ph/M –  0674 250 1220 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
  • Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
  • Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
  • Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
  • Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers

HelplineEdit

  • Police Stations, Lingaraj : 2340475, 100
  • Fire Station : 101
  • Ambulance : 102

Gallery

View All Sight of Bhubaneswar… Click Here

Dhauli Giri Hills

Mukteswara Temple

Kedargauri Temple

Vaital Deul Temple

India /Odisha /Bhubaneswar /Bhubaneswar

Vaital Deul Temple Old Town, Bhubaneswar Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Vaital Deul Temple is a 9th-century Hindu temple typical Khakara temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda located in Bhubaneswar. This is also locally known as Tini Mundia Mandira.

Sculpture at Vaital Deul, Bhubaneswar

Sculpture at Vaital Deul, Bhubaneswar

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Hotel Excellency Bhubaneswar ;  Station Rd, Ashok Nagar Bhubaneshwar. ; Ph/M –  0674 250 1220 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
  • Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
  • Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
  • Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
  • Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers

HelplineEdit

  • Police Stations, Lingaraj : 2340475, 100
  • Fire Station : 101
  • Ambulance : 121

Gallery

View All Sight of Bhubaneswar… Click Here

Dhauli Giri Hills

Mukteswara Temple

Kedargauri Temple

Sisiresvara Temple

India /Odisha /Bhubaneswar /Bhubaneswar

Sisiresvara Temple North Of The ‘Vaital Deul’, Bhubaneswar. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sisiresvara Temple is one of the famous temples of Odisha, that is located in the same premises to the north of the `Vaital Temple`. The architecture of the Sisiresvara Temple has been intricately designed. In architectural form the `Deul` along with the rectangular `Jagamohana`, resembles the `Parasuramesvara` temple. On the other hand in its decorative details it is closely related to the Vaital Deul temple. The magnificent sculptures and other figures embody remarkable workmanship and sensitive modeling. They add charm and beauty to the temple. The statue of Nataraja within the medallion of the upper `Chaitya`-window on the frontal `Raha` is a fine example of noteworthy craftsmanship. Its `Pabhaga` consists of four decorated mouldings as in the Vaital Deul.

Sisiresvara Temple, Bhubaneswar

Sisiresvara Temple, Bhubaneswar

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Hotel Excellency Bhubaneswar ;  Station Rd, Ashok Nagar Bhubaneshwar. ; Ph/M –  0674 250 1220 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
  • Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
  • Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
  • Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
  • Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers

HelplineEdit

  • Police Stations, Lingaraj : 2340475, 100
  • Fire Station : 101
  • Ambulance : 102

Gallery

View All Sight of Bhubaneswar… Click Here

Dhauli Giri Hills

Mukteswara Temple

Kedargauri Temple

Satkosia Tiger Reserve

India /Odisha /Bhubaneswar /Angul

Satkosia Tiger Reserve is located at Angul situated on the National Highway 42, which is about 161 Km from the State capital, Bhubaneswar Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Satkosia Tiger Reserve Orissa, which consists of two adjoining wildlife sanctuaries – the Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary and Baisipalli Sanctuary. The tiger reserve sprawls over 4 districts – Angul, Cuttack, Nayagarh and Boudh. Satkosia, the name of the area, has originated from two words – sat which means seven and kosk which means two miles, signifying 14 miles (22 km) that is the length of the gorge. The reserve bears an area of 964 sq km, of which 524 sq km is core area. Also being a part of the Mahanadi Elephant Reserve, Satkosia connects of two bio-geographic Indian regions – the Deccan Peninsula and the Eastern Ghats. This contributes enormous biodiversity in the region and makes it a perfect tourist destination. You have a lot to see and observe in the wildlife sanctuary.

Satkosia Tiger Reserve,Bhubaneswar

Satkosia Tiger Reserve,Bhubaneswar

HistoryEdit

Satkosia Tiger Reserve is located at Angul. The main entry gate of the Tiger reserve at Pampasar, is 30 Kms from Angul. One can approach, the southern portion of the reserve from Nayagarh, which is 80 Kms from the State Capital. From Nayagarh, the Tiger reserve can be approached through the entry gate at Chhamundia, which is 60 Kms from Nayagarh.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
  • Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
  • Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
  • Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
  • Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers

HelplineEdit

  • Police Stations, Lingaraj : 2340475, 100
  • Fire Station : 101
  • Ambulance : 123

Gallery

View All Sight of Bhubaneswar… Click Here

Dhauli Giri Hills

Mukteswara Temple

Kedargauri Temple

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

India /Odisha /Bhubaneswar /Bhubaneswar

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Udaygiri Khandagiri Road, Udaygiri Hills, Bhubaneswar. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, called lena or leṇa in the inscriptions, were dug out mostly during the reign of Kharavela for the abode of Jaina ascetics. The most important of this group is Ranigumpha in Udayagiri which is a double storeyed monastery. The largest and the most beautiful, Cave 1, Rani Gumpha or Queen’s Cave, off the pain path to the right is double storeyed. Excavated on three sides of a quadrangle with fine wall friezes and some recently restored pillars, not exactly architectural marvel, but has some beautiful sculptures. Udayagiri is the hill on the right and access to its 18 caves is provided by a flight of steps. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means “Sunrise Hill” and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves.

Udayagiri caves

Udayagiri caves

HistoryEdit

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvat in the Hathigumpha inscription.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Entry fee for Citizens of India and visitors of SAARC (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) and BIMSTEC Countries (Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Myanmar) – Rs. 5 per head.

Kids Rs. : Free entry for children below 15 years.

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 100.00 or US $2.00

Kids Rs. : Free entry for children below 15 years.

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Green Chillyz ;  Near Rly Station Infronof Congress Bhavan, Master Canteen Chhaka, Bhubaneshwar, OD 751001 ‎ ; Ph/M –  095 38 205209 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
  • Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
  • Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
  • Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
  • Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers

HelplineEdit

  • Police Stations, Lingaraj : 2340475, 100
  • Fire Station : 101
  • Ambulance : 102

Gallery

View All Sight of Bhubaneswar… Click Here

Dhauli Giri Hills

Mukteswara Temple

Kedargauri Temple

Brahmeshwara Temple

India /Odisha /Bhubaneswar /Khordha

Brahmeshwara Temple Khordha District, Bhubaneswar 752055 Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Brahmeswara Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the main shrine has been inspired by the Tantric cult. Through a gateway, where a cloth covered image of Goddess Laxmi is kept, devotees can enter the temple. On the western facade is located figure of Chamunda standing on a corpse with a trident and human head. the temple has a Jagamohana that has a carved interior. Made using iron beams, the temple has been adorned with figures of the musicians and dancers, the lion-head motif, as well as amusing and erotic figures.

Brahmeshwara Temple

Brahmeshwara Temple

HistoryEdit

Brahmeswara Temple was built by Queen Kolavati, who was the mother of the Somavasani King, in 1061. Three broad styles as rekha, pidha and khakhara compose the architectural design of the temple. Sanctum, with a convex curvilinear spire, locally known as the deul, also called bada deul (the big temple) or the rekha deul, adorn the temple. Depicting typical Orissan style of architecture, Four shrines of this 11th century temple are located at each corner.

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

6:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

30 to 45 minutes

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Green Chillyz ;  Near Rly Station Infronof Congress Bhavan, Master Canteen Chhaka, Bhubaneshwar, OD 751001 ‎ ; Ph/M –  095 38 205209 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
  • Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
  • Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
  • Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
  • Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers

HelplineEdit

  • Police Stations, Lingaraj : 2340475, 100
  • Fire Station : 101
  • Ambulance : 102

Gallery

View All Sight of Bhubaneswar… Click Here

Dhauli Giri Hills

Mukteswara Temple

Kedargauri Temple

Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation

India /Odisha /Bhubaneswar /Ratnagiri

Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation Post Office Ratnagiri, Bhubaneswar. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavations have been found near Jajpur and have a rich collection of Buddhist Antiquities. The tourist spot has been listed in the Diamond triangle and houses a number of shrines related to Lord Buddha. After unearthing the site a big stupa, two large monasteries, Buddhist shrines, sculptures and a large number of votive stupas have been unearthed. The history Excavations take us back to the 6th century and relates to the Gupta empire. Ratnagiri is believed to be the school of learning for Vajrayana, which is a Buddhism Tantric cult.

Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation

Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Green Chillyz ;  Near Rly Station Infronof Congress Bhavan, Master Canteen Chhaka, Bhubaneshwar, OD 751001 ‎ ; Ph/M –  096 38 205209 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
  • Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
  • Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
  • Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
  • Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers

HelplineEdit

  • Police Stations, Lingaraj : 2340475, 100
  • Fire Station : 101
  • Ambulance : 102

Gallery

View All Sight of Bhubaneswar… Click Here

Dhauli Giri Hills

Mukteswara Temple

Kedargauri Temple

Ashokan Rock Edict

India /Odisha /Bhubaneswar /Dhauli

Ashokan Rock Edict, Dhauli, 8 Km From Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

The Ashokan Rock Edict at Kalsi was unearthed apparently in 1860. Tbe Edict itself, showing the ravages of time, and some pieces of sculpture are housed in a small mausoleum. Interestingly, the face on one of the pieces of sculpture is saidto be that of Ashoka himself. The Edict gives the lie to a common belief that the Ashokan Empire was intolerant towards religions other than Buddhism.

Ashokan Rock,Bhubaneswar

Ashokan Rock,Bhubaneswar

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

N.A

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Hotel Excellency Bhubaneswar ;  Station Rd, Ashok Nagar Bhubaneshwar. ; Ph/M –  0674 250 1220 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
  • Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
  • Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
  • Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
  • Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers

HelplineEdit

  • Police Stations, Lingaraj : 2340475, 100
  • Fire Station : 101
  • Ambulance : 102

Gallery

View All Sight of Bhubaneswar… Click Here

Dhauli Giri Hills

Mukteswara Temple

Kedargauri Temple

Ekamra Kanan

India /Odisha /Bhubaneswar /Bhubaneswar

Ekamra Kanan Saheed Nagar, IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Ekamra Kanan is located within 512 acres area of the park are present a lake, rose gardens, and nursery. In the park, tourists can also find boating facilities, a pyramidal greenhouse, and playgrounds for children. In the proximity of Ekamra Kanan lies Ekamra Haat that contains many shops selling handicrafts and handloom. From the shops, tourists can buy chandua of pipili or the sambalpuri saree. Tourists can also buy terracotta, patta painting, horn toys, dhokra and stone sculpture directly from the artisans from this shopping site.

Foreign Birds at Ekamra Kanan, Bhubaneswar

Foreign Birds at Ekamra Kanan, Bhubaneswar

HistoryEdit

N.A

Must SeeEdit

Attraction

Visiting TimeEdit

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Closed OnEdit

N.A

Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2 to 3 hours

Ticket Required : No Edit

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Rice Bowl ;  366, Saheed Nagar, Opposite Idco Tower, Bhubaneswar, 751007 ‎ ; Ph/M –  0674 254 7862 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

Things to CarryEdit

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Safety / WarningEdit

  • Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
  • Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
  • Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
  • Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
  • Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers

HelplineEdit

  • Police Stations, Lingaraj : 2340475, 100
  • Fire Station : 101
  • Ambulance : 102

Gallery

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Dhauli Giri Hills

Mukteswara Temple

Kedargauri Temple

Chaunsath-Yogini Temple

India /Odisha /Bhubaneswar /Hirapur

Chaunsath-Yogini Temple, located in a small picturesque village called, Hirapur village, 15-km south east of Bhubaneswar Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Chaunsath-Yogini Temple home of 64 yogini, is dedicated to goddess Shakti or Mahamaya (Yogini Goddesses). Made of black chlorite stone, Yogini Temple also known as Chausati Yogini temple (Chausati – 64) or Mahamaya Temple, is one among the four Yogini temples of India and second of its kind in Odisha. The temple reflects the role of feminine power in the religious practices of Odisha. The images of the 64 yoginis, which are said to be the 64 incarnations of Goddess Shakti (Parvathi) are placed inside the sanctum, with the chief female deity, Mahamaya wrapped up in red clothes and vermilion, while the others in skirts held by an ornate girdle worn low on the hips. All the images of the yoginis are adorned with necklaces, garlands, armlets, bangles, anklets, earrings etc. The temple has many sculptures on its outer walls. Large number of devotees gathered here to worship the Goddesses on a belief of attaining supernatural powers.

HistoryEdit

Yogini Temple- the home of 64 yogini, built in the 9th century by Bhauma and Somavamsi rulers of Odisha, the temple is constructed in a circular structure, with 30 feets in diameter.

Must SeeEdit

Popular

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour

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Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A

Kids Rs. : N.A

Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A

Video Camera Rs. : N.A

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

  • Green Chillyz ;  Near Rly Station Infronof Congress Bhavan, Master Canteen Chhaka, Bhubaneshwar, OD 751001 ‎ ; Ph/M –  094 38 205209 ; Food Serve –  Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : This place is well connected by road and is easily accessible by taxis. Taxis are also available from Bhubaneshwar charging anywhere from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.

Bus : The New Bus Stand which is located at a distance of 6 km from the town center connects well to the major cities around Bhubaneswar. Bhubaneswar is connected to Puri (56 km) and Konark (36 km by regular bus services.

Train : Bhubaneswar railway station is about 6 km away from the city center. This railhead is well-connected to the metro cities and also to the cities Delhi (Bbs Duronto Exp), Kolkata (Falaknuma Exp), Hyderabad (Konark Express), Chennai (Coromandal Exp), Mumbai (Puri Ltt Sf Exp) and Bangalore (Bbs Ypr Sup Exp).

Air : Biju Patnaik airport at Bhubaneswar is nearly 5 km away from the heart of the city. It costs about Rs 100 by taxi cab. The airport is connected to Delhi and Mumbai. International travelers need to get connections through Delhi.

Others : You need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab to move around in Bhubaneshwar.

Things to CarryEdit

N.A

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
  • Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
  • Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
  • Don’t flash jewelry or large sums of money.
  • Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers

HelplineEdit

  • Police Stations, Lingaraj : 2340475, 100
  • Fire Station : 101
  • Ambulance : 102

Gallery

View All Sight of Bhubaneswar… Click Here

Dhauli Giri Hills

Mukteswara Temple

Kedargauri Temple