Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar tourism offers a glimpse into the rich temple construction style during ancient times. Our concierge can help you get up close and personal with the city’s famous temple like Lingaraja temple, Mukteshwara temple, Rajarani temple .​

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, formerly called Kattaka Caves or Cuttack caves, are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India.

The twin hills of Khandagiri and Udaygiri, also known as Kumargiri and Kumarigiri, are renowned for their rock-cut caves, that were built for Jain monks sometime during 1st and 2nd centuries BC. They also feature the lithic record of 13 years of Kalinga king, Kharavelas reign.

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.​

Dhauli Giri Hills, located on the bank of Daya River, is about 8 km away from Bhubaneswar, Odisha; however, it is considered a part of the city and one of its major tourist attractions. Surrounded by plains, forests and the Daya River, these hills hold high importance in the history of not only Odisha but India as well.This is the site where the famous Kalinga War was fought between the Mauryan Kingdom and Kalinga Kingdom, and where Emperor Ashoka, after having won the war, was taken aback by the enormity of the death toll and destruction. This is the place where, as penance, he chose to follow the path of Buddhism.​

Jagannath Puri is one of the four major pilgrim centres (Char Dham) for the Hindus centred around the 12th century Shri Jagannath Temple where Lord Jagannath resides with his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra. The remarkable exquisiteness of the almighty and the divine air purifies the mind and the fresh air breeze rejuvenates the soul. Along with the Jagannath temple tour, don’t forget to explore the stunning Konark Sun temple located 35 kilometres northeast of Puri. The Konark Sun Temple is a World Heritage Listed Site built during 1250 CE and conceived as a giant stone chariot with 12 wheels. The temple is devoted to the Hindu sun god Surya​

Full day sightseeing package to a brackish water lagoon with boating and bird watching experiences (55 kms) Spreading over an area of 11,000 sq. km. around coastal districts of the state e.g. Puri, Ganjam and Khurda. Chilika is the largest brackish water Lake in the country and has a vast variety of aquatic fauna. The lake is linked with the Bay of Bengal by an estuary. Lake Chilika is a winter resort for migratory birds hailing from distant places as far away as Siberia and Central Asia.​

With exhibits ranging from tribal costumes, jewellery and art to household objects and musical instruments, the Museum of Tribal Arts and Artefacts is a must-visit in Bhubaneswar. One of the best tribal museums in India, it was established in 1953 with an aim to protect and promote the tribal culture of Odisha.​

Visiting these museums can provide a glimpse into the lives and struggles of the tribal people, and also inspire respect and appreciation for their contributions to the nation.​

In conclusion, tribal art has played a crucial role in preserving the cultural heritage of various indigenous communities in India, while also contributing significantly to the country's economy

Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha, India. The temple is the most prominent landmark of Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state.

The Lingaraja temple is the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. The central tower of the temple is 180 ft (55 m) tall. The temple represents the quintessence of the Kalinga architecture and culminating the medieval stages of the architectural tradition at Bhubaneswar.[4] The temple is believed to be built by the kings from the Somavamsi dynasty, with later additions from the Ganga rulers. The temple is built in the Deula style that has four components namely, vimana (structure containing the sanctum), jagamohana (assembly hall), natamandira (festival hall) and bhoga-mandapa (hall of offerings), each increasing in the height to its predecessor. The temple complex has 108 other shrines and is enclosed by a large compound wall.

Bhubaneswar is called the Ekamra Kshetra as the deity of Lingaraja was originally under a mango tree (Ekamra) as noted in Ekamra Purana, a 13th-century Sanskrit treatise. The temple is active in worship practises, unlike most other temples in Bhubaneswar. The temple has images of Vishnu, possibly because of the rising prominence of Jagannath sect emanating from the Ganga rulers who built the Jagannath Temple in Puri in the 12th century. The central deity of the temple, Lingaraja, is worshipped as Shiva.

Nandankanan Zoological Park is a 437-hectare (1,080-acre) zoo and botanical garden in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Established in 1960, it was opened to the public in 1979 and became the first zoo in India to join World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) in 2009. It also contains a botanical garden and part of it has been declared a sanctuary. Nandankanan, literally meaning The Garden of Heaven,[1] is located near the capital city, Bhubaneswar, in the environs of the Chandaka forest, and includes the 134-acre (54 ha) Kanjia lake.​

A major upgrade was done in 2000 (after the damage caused by the super-cyclone of 1999 in coastal Odisha). More than 2.6 million visitors visit Nandankanan every year.