Travel to Bhubaneshwar

You should travel go to Bhubaneshwar on the off chance that you are profoundly slanted. This 'sanctuary city' gets its name from Tribhuvaneswara or Shiva, the "Ruler of the Three Worlds". Not astounding that the city of Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Orissa is thought to be a profound vacationer end. Bhubaneshwar follows its magnificent sanctuary history to the time when it was the capital of the Kalinga Empire.

Bhubaneshwar also witnesses some interesting fairs and festivals like Durga Puja, Janmashtami, Kali Puja and the Adivasi Mela.
                                  
The city of Bhubaneshwar a range of hotels to offer. The hotels in Bhubaneshwar cater to those looking for luxury stay and budget accommodation alike. Shopping in Bhubaneshwar will be a fascinating experience for a tourist looking for traditional fabrics and curios. Bhubaneshwar is famous for fabrics like ikat and Sambalpuri, metalware like silver filigree work and dokhra, exquisite woodcarvings and traditional paintings like patachitra.

How to Reach Bhubaneshwar

It is easy to reach Bhabaneshwar, the capital of the eastern city of Orissa.

By Air

Bhubaneshwar is well linked by air to Delhi, Chennai, Varanasi, Nagpur, Calcutta, and Vishakhapatnam on daily basis flights by Indian Airlines.

By Train

Superfast trains connect Bhubaneswar to major cities of India

By Road
Bhubaneswar is well linked to the rest of India by the national highways

Places to See in Bhubaneshwar

Udaygiri and Khandgiri caves

Situated about 7 kilometers from the Bhubaneshwar city it is one of the major tourist spots in Bhubaneshwar. An important archaeological site in the Indian history, the inscription on the walls of 15 caves of Udaygiri, tells the tale of King Kharvela, the ruler Orissa from 168 to 153 AD.

The Hathigumpha, an elephant cave, is the major cave. From the caves of Khandgiri you can view the whole Bhubaneshwar city.

Dhauli 
Constructed in 3rd century BC by Ashoka the Great, the white pillar-like stupa on the hill top is a magnificent architecture from where Ashoka set out on his march to spread Buddhism.
                        

Lingaraj Temple
Built in the 10th Century, it is a rare masterpiece and an example of ancient Hindu style of architecture that is covered by expound carvings.
                         
Nandankanan Zoological Park
Beautiful zoological park, situated about 25 kilometers from Bhubaneshwar where you can view a wide range of animals and reptiles.

The white tigers, gorillas and crocodiles are the major attractions of this zoo.

Mukteshwar Temple
Built in the 7th Century AD, it is an example of embellished temple in Bhubaneshwar reflecting the Jain, Hindu and Buddhist mode of architecture.
                       

Atri Hot Sulphur Spring

It is a hot sulphur spring which is a popular outing spot for vacationers. The place is also famous for Lord Hatakeswar's Temple.

Shopping in Bhubaneshwar

Shopping in Bhubaneshwar will be a fascinating experience for a tourist looking for traditional fabrics and curios. One can find many shops in Bhubaneshwar, both privately run ones and the government run Utkalika, from where you buy souvenirs, which are typical of the state of Orissa.

Bhubaneshwar is famous for woven ikat fabrics, which can be purchased as readymade garments, fabric and saris.

Applique worked fabric locally known, as Chandua is a typical Orissa handiwork. Sambalpuri silk and cotton, tussar silk and gold embroidery are other items in fabrics that you will find while shopping in Bhubaneshwar.

While shopping in Bhubaneshwar, you will be dazzled by the array of metal ware-silver filigree jewellery or tarakash, unique metal sculptures and figurines known as dhokra.

Bhubaneswar is also known for its exquisite woodwork items like lampshades, fruitbaskets and jewellery boxes. Stone sculptures of gods and goddesses are also interesting buys from your travel to Bhubaneshwar.

Shopping in Bhubaneshwar will be a delight for an art collector because Orissa is famous for its traditional paintings like the patachitra, ganjapas and paintings on palm leaf done with etching.

In Bhubaneshwar, one can also find seashells of all shapes. This coastal city specializes in decorative and utility items from seashells like mirrors, lampshades, tabletops, purses, jewelry boxes, fruit baskets and trays

Restaurants in Bhubaneshwar South Indian, Continental, Indian and Chinese dishes are other popular item served in restaurants. Bhubaneshwar receives a number of international and domestic tourists, so the restaurants in Bhubaneshwar offer a variety of mouth watering cuisines to its guests.                 You can get a wide range of regional as well as international dishes in the Restaurants in Bhubaneshwar that are inside the reputed hotel premises. Almost all the restaurants in Bhubaneshwar are offer cost effective quality food served in comfortable atmosphere. You can enjoy lavish breakfast and dinner buffets in reputed restaurants of the the temple city. Here is a list of some of the renowned Restaurants in Bhubaneshwar. 1. Khandgiri Bar And Restaurant Khandgiri Sqr Bhubaneswar Phone: 0674-2534920 2. Sri Kunj Restaurant Rajmahal Square Bhubaneswar-751009 Phone: 0674-2532093 3. Woodlands Restaurants 368 Sahid Ngr Bhubaneswar Phone: 0674-2512957 4. Kharvela Hotel And Restaurant 10 Kvl.Nagar.U-4 Bhubaneswar Phone: 0674-2400389 5. Pathik Restaurants Plot-361 saheednagar rupalisquare Phone: 9437073403 6. Mayura Gardens 122-A, Station Square Hotel Richi Complex, Bhubaneshwar Phone: 0674- 2534920 7. Ayeena Restaurant 225 Bapuji Nagar Bhubaneswar Phone: 0674-2533084 8. Barabati Restaurant 20 Kvl.Ngr. Bhubaneswar Phone: 0674-2425111 9. Cooks Restaurant Main Market Building Bapujinagar, Bhubaneswar-751009 Phone: 0674-2530025 10. Exclusive Swosti Restaurant Hotel Swosti 103, Janpath, Bhubaneshwar Phone: 0674 - 2518253, 2518260, 2504178

Hotels in Bhubaneshwar

2 Star Hotels

The Royale Mid Town Address : 52-53,?Janpath City : Bhubaneshwar State : Orissa Pin Code : 751009 Phone No. : 0674-2536138, 2536139, 2536140, 2536141 Fax No. : 0674-2536142 Email ID : midtown@royalehotels.com Website : www.royalehotels.com Type : 2 Star Rooms in Hotel : 48 Maximum Room Rate : INR 2600 Minimum Room Rate : INR 1800

3 Star Hotels

Hotel Keshari Address : 113, Station Square City : Bhubaneshwar State : Orissa Pin Code : 751001 Phone No. : 0674-2535093, 3291402/ 03 Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 50 Maximum Room Rate : INR 3500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 2500	Hotel Sishmo Address : 86/A-1, Gautam Nagar City : Bhubaneshwar State : Orissa Pin Code : 751014 Phone No. : 0674-2433600-605 Fax No. : 0674-2433351 Email ID : reservation@hotelsishmo.com Website : www.hotelsishmo.com Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 65 Maximum Room Rate : INR 7500 Minimum Room Rate : INR 4500
Hotel Swosti Address : 103, Janpath, Unit-III City : Bhubaneshwar State : Orissa Pin Code : 751001 Phone No. : 0674-3019000 Email ID : information@swosti.com Website : www.swosti.com Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 57 Maximum Room Rate : INR 15000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 5500	The Crown Address : A1/(A), IRC Village, Nayapalli City : Bhubaneshwar State : Orissa Pin Code : 751015 Phone No. : 0674-3000000 Fax No. : 0674-2550001 Email ID : reservation@thecrown.in Website : www.thecrown.in Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 68 Maximum Room Rate : INR 15000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 7000
The New Marrion Address : 6 , Janpath City : Bhubaneshwar State : Orissa Pin Code : 751001 Phone No. : 0674-2380850, 9238107320 Fax No. : 0674-2380860 Email ID : mail@hotelnewmarrion.com Website : www.hotelnewmarrion.com Type : 3 Star Rooms in Hotel : 55 Maximum Room Rate : INR 25000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 6000

4 Star Hotels

Hotel Pal Heights Address : J/7, Jayadev Vihar City : Bhubaneshwar State : Orissa Pin Code : 751013 Phone No. : 0674-2360157, 2360156, 9853746039 Email ID : gm@palheights.com Website : www.palheights.com Type : 4 Star Rooms in Hotel : 74 Maximum Room Rate : INR 10000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 5000	Swosti Premium Address : P-1, Jaydev Vihar City : Bhubaneshwar State : Orissa Pin Code : 751001 Phone No. : 0674-3017000, 3253515 Email ID : information@swosti.com Website : www.swostihotels.com Type : 4 Star Rooms in Hotel : 147 Maximum Room Rate : INR 22000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 7000

5 Star Hotels

Empires Address : 5-B, Saheed Nagar City : Bhubaneshwar State : Orissa Pin Code : 751007 Phone No. : 0674-2545718 Fax No. : 0674-2542568 Email ID : reservations.bbsr@empireshotel.com Website : www.empireshotel.com Type : 5 Star Rooms in Hotel : 58 Maximum Room Rate : INR 13000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 8000	Mayfair Lagoon Address : 8-B, Jaydev Vihar City : Bhubaneshwar State : Orissa Pin Code : 751013 Phone No. : 0674-6660101 Fax No. : 0674-2360236 Email ID : reservations_lagoon@mayfairhotels.com Website : www.mayfairhotels.com Type : 5 Star Rooms in Hotel : 34 Maximum Room Rate : INR 40000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 10000
Trident Bhubaneswar Address : CB-1, Nayapalli City : Bhubaneshwar State : Orissa Pin Code : 751013 Phone No. : 0674-2301010, 3010000 Fax No. : 0674-2301302 Email ID : reservations@tridenthotels.com Website : www.tridenthotels.com Type : 5 Star Rooms in Hotel : 57 Maximum Room Rate : INR 22000 Minimum Room Rate : INR 10000

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