Bhubaneswar Tourist Attractions

Bhubaneswar is the capital of Odisha and is called the "Temple City of India" for its hundreds of old temples. It is also the starting point for trips to Puri and Konark, which together form the Golden Triangle of Odisha.

Top places to visit in Bhubaneswar

• Lingaraj Temple - an 11th century Shiva temple and the largest temple in the city. Only Hindus can enter the inner area.
• Mukteshwar Temple - a small temple known for its carved stone gateway.
• Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves - rock-cut Jain caves from the 2nd century BCE.
• Dhauli Shanti Stupa - a peace pagoda on the hill where the Kalinga war is said to have ended.
• Nandankanan Zoological Park - a large zoo and botanical garden known for its white tigers.

Best time to visit Bhubaneswar

October to March is the best time. Summers are hot and humid, and the monsoon brings heavy rain.

How to reach Bhubaneswar

Biju Patnaik International Airport is in the city. Bhubaneswar railway station has trains from most major cities. Puri is about 60 km and Konark about 65 km by road.

Plan your trip

See our Puri-Konark-Bhubaneswar Tour Packages for tours that cover Bhubaneswar, with transport, stay and sightseeing. Call or WhatsApp us to plan a custom trip.