India /Orissa /Bhubaneswar /Bhubaneswar

A thriving centre of art and culture, once the heart land of erstwhile Kalinga Kingdom, Bhubaneswar is presently renowned as the capital city of State of Orissa in India. Bhubaneswar, literally means the Lord (eswar) of the Universe (bhuban), is a hub of historic temples and the city is webbed with many concrete lanes. The present modern city of Bhubaneswar was established in 1946 which is designed by the world renowned German architect Otto Königsberger. The capital city, once known for its architecture and grand temples, is presently a thriving centre for commerce and business. Having blended very nicely its formidable past with its modern aspirations and facilities, it forms a part of the Golden Triangle of holy temple cities and. The city is endowed with many tourist attractions and religious spots. The city houses more than 500 temples, including the world famous temples like, Shatrughaneswar Temple, Parashurameswar Temple and. This centre is famous for maintaining the largest Rose garden in India. Other important attractions in the city are Orissa State Museum, Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Orissa Modern Art Gallery, Tribal Museum and Pathani Samanta Planetarium. Kalinga, the famous place of War after which Great Emperor Ashoka renounced violence is a short distance away from Bhubaneswar. This is city offers all facilities, modern and traditional, to the tourists and has already gained the status of a permanent spot in the tour plan of foreign tourists.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 751001

STD Code: 674

Info Website: orissatourism.gov.in

Best Time to Visit:  October to March

HistoryEdit

The History of Bhubaneswar can be traced 2000 years ago when the city was named after the ‘Lord of three worlds’ Tribhuvaneshwar. The holy town claims to have been the hot seat of the Hindu rulers between the 7th and 13th century. One of the earliest mentions of the city can be found on the Kalinga War which was fought in the 3rd century B.C. the city was later conquered by Emperor Kharavela who ruled here between 1st and 2nd century B.C. It was during the reign of king Kharavela that most of the temples were built. The city was under the Mughals rule in the 15th century. The city came to limelight only in 1936, when Orissa came under the British control with as its capital. Cuttack is known to have been the capital of Orissa since the 12th century. The city was declared as a part of Orissa in 1947, after independence. It was named as the capital of Orissa on 13th April 1948. The city was designed by German Architect Otto. H. Konigsberger.

Places to VisitAdd

Bhubaneswar Sightseeing

How to ReachEdit

By 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.
By 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).

By 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, Rs 120) and Konark (36 km, Rs 90) by regular bus services.

By 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.

By Other : Not a place that can be explored on foot, you need to hire auto, cycle rickshaw or a cab move around in bhubaneshwar.

Top HotelsAdd

Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Patra Guest House ; Plot No.E.B-364, Baragarh Brit Colony, Near Kalpana Chhak Bhubaneswar -751018;Ph – 0674 601 1140;Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Free airport shuttle, Laundry, Doctor on call.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Hotel Suprupti ; Unit-4, Bhubaneswar Ph: 0674-2500112 Pin-751001 State-Odisha Nearest Landmark: near Venkateshwar English Medium School, Bhubaneswar;Ph – 094 37 051019;Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Free airport shuttle, Laundry, Doctor on call.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 1201 to Rs. 2500

Hotel Grand Central ; Old Station Rd, Bhubaneswar.;Ph – 099 37 439074;Facilities – Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Air conditioning, Conference facilities, Free airport shuttle, Laundry, Parking.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Hotel Trident ; CB-1 , Nayapalli, Bhuvaneswar, Orissa 751 013 ; Ph – 0674 230 1010;Facilities – Shopping, Travel Desk, 24-hour front desk, 24-hour room service, Baby sitting, Conference facilities, Elevators, Laundry, Parking, Wheel chair access, Non-smoking rooms, Beauty salon.

Top RestaurantsAdd

• Hotel Venus Inn ;  217, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 751001, Unit 1, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar; M –  0674 259 7908; Food Serve :  N.A
• Hotel Grand Central ;  Old Station Rd, Bhubaneswar.; M –  099 37 439074; Food Serve :  Indian,Chinese.

Must Eat FoodAdd

• Rasagola –  Sweetmeat shops; ON Orissa’s National Highway No. 5 is a village of sweetmeat shops Bhubaneshwar.; Ph/M –  N.A; Cost –  N.A; Famous for – N.A.
• Chennapoda –  sweetmeat shops; ON Orissa’s National Highway No. 5 is a village of sweetmeat shops Bhubaneshwar.; Ph/M –  N.A.; Cost –  Rs. 100; Famous for – N.A.
• meetha anna(sweet rice) –  Dalma; Plot No- 44, Sachivalaya Marg, Unit 4, Madhusudan Nagar, Bhubaneswar.; Ph/M –  093 37 555551; Cost –  N.A.; Famous for – N.A.

Must Do ActivitiesAdd

Must ShopAdd

• Bamboo Basket ; Orissa Art And Craft; Near Panth Nivas, Lewis Road,Bhubaneswar.; Ph/M:  N.A.
• Patta paintings ; Orissa Art And Craft; Near Panth Nivas, Lewis Road,Bhubaneswar.; Ph/M:  N.A.

Nightlife (Pub / Disc / BAR)Add

• Club Xstacy (Ecstacy) ; 427p damana Square, Nadakanan Road Chandrashekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Orissa.; Ph/M: 916746573653, 91 9238422977; Cost:  N.A; Food Serve : N.A
• Bhaiji Bar ; Kalinga Nagar, Bhubaneswar (Patrapada),Bhubaneswar, Orissa 751019 ; Ph/M: N.A; Cost:  N.A; Food Serve : N.A

SpaAdd

• Sabai Thai Spa ;  Plot No .- 6, Hotel New Marrion, Janpath, Bhubaneshwar – 751022; Ph/M – 9090989090, (0674) 2380805; Cost:  N.A; Services –  Body Massage Centres, Massage Centres For Men.

• Toppers Salon And Spa ;  A / 62 Sahidnagar, Infront Of Dcp Office Lane, Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneshwar – 751007; Ph/M – 9437168861, (0674) 2545388; Cost:  N.A; Services –  Hair Stylists, Beauty Spas For Men.

FestivalAdd

Rajarani Festival ; Venue:  Bhubaneswar; Period :  January; Details:  Rajarani festival is one of the major music festivals of Bhubaneswar. It is celebrated for three days with great gaiety and enthusiasm. The musical performers, vocalists, instrumentalists and classical artists come from all over the India to take part in amazing festival. The festival is designed in such a way that promotes the Indian classical and traditional music.

Taratarini Mela ; Venue:  Bhubaneswar; Period :  On each Tuesday, from Mid-March to Mid-April; Details:  One of the biggest festivals of the state is the Taratarini Mela. This festival is celebrated at Tara Tarini pitha. Taratarini Mela is one of the popular festivals of Bhubaneswar. To celebrate this festival with extreme fun large fairs. Taratarini Mela is referred as one of biggest fairs and festivals of Orissa State. The grand Taratarini Fair is organized at the Taratarini Pitha which is near to the Bhubaneswar City. Tourists come from all over the India and abroad to take part in grand fair. Fair is celebrated with great magnificence and extravaganza. A majestic congregation also takes place during the festivl.

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

ItineraryEdit

Day 1:
9:00 am – Museum of Tribal Arts & Artefacts;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
11:00 am – Lingaraja Temple ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
2:00 pm – Khana Khazana ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
5:00 pm – Regional Science Centre;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
7:00 pm – Orissa Modern Art Gallery ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
Day 2:
9:00 am – Raja Rani Mandir;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
11:00 am – Nandankanan Zoological Park ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
2:00 pm – Discover Tours ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
5:00 pm – Tangerine 9 ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
7:00 pm – Maurya Gardens ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
Day 3:
9:00 am – Ekamra Haat ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs
11:00 am – Dhauli ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
2:00 pm – City Tour ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
5:00 pm – Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves ;Approx. time spent : 3 hrs
8:00 pm – Hare Krishna Restaurant ;Approx. time spent : 2 hrs

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