Bhubaneshwar Tours
Bhubaneshwar, the capital city of the coastal state of modern Orissa was once the capital of the ancient kingdom, Kalinga. Part of the golden triangle along with the two holy cities of Puri and Konark, Bhubaneshwar is also an important commercial center today. Destination India Tourism offers to take you to this exotic place with its Bhubaneshwar Tours in Orissa, India.
Temples all over the city dot Bhubaneshwar, an important destination and pilgrimage center. It is widely known for the famous Lingaraj temple of lord Shiva and is visited by Hindu devotees in large numbers. The temples in Bhubaneshwar are a witness to the brilliant craftsmanship of the workers. The Bindu Sagar Lake lying to the north of the Lingaraj temple is another attraction and adds to the beauty of the temple.
Tourists from all over the country come here to see the architectural wonder and exotic culture of Orissa. A perfect blend of tradition and modernity can be seen in this place of ethnic diversity.
The Museum and Art Gallery is a major attraction here and manuscripts written on palm leaves, marvelous collection of sculpture and coins made of copper and silver can be found here. Museum also preserves the tribal cultural possessions of the tribal cult depicting their lifestyle. The city also has a Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC) which houses the largest rose garden in the country and also has the largest collection of Cacti in Asia.
Bhubaneshwar is a shoppers delight and one can find hand-woven sarees in cotton and silk over here. It is also famous for silver filigree and one can find different artifacts and jewellery in traditional designs in this temple city.
Places to see in Bhubaneshwar:
Lingaraja temple
Bindusagar
Museum and Art Gallery
Mukteshwar temple
Brahmeshwar temple
Siddhanarayan etc.
Nandan Kanan
When to visit Bhubaneshwar:
Bhubaneshwar can be visited any time of the year but the best time to visit is from October to April.
Where to stay in Bhubaneshwar:
Hotels and resorts for all budgets are available here.
How to reach Bhubaneshwar:
By Air: Biju Patnaik airport in Bhubaneshwar is the only airport in the state.
By Rail: Bhubaneshwar is well connected to other parts of the country through the rail network.
By Road: Bhubaneshwar is well connected to other parts of the country through the road network
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