Top 14 places to visit in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, India's "temple city," was once famous for its design and large temples. These days, it's a busy place for business and trade. Bhubaneshwar is an old city with many beautiful old temples that draw tourists and visitors from all over the country. As the center of religious tourism, Bhubaneshwar has many beautiful temples that have existed since hundreds of years ago and have their original look. Winter, from October to February, is the best time to visit this place.

Baliharachandi temple

Baliharachandi temple is one of the few places in Puri where you can worship Goddess Durga. The temple is one of the best places to visit in Bhubaneswar. The temple is on a grassy hill, and the beauty of the area will make you want to spend a few hours there. Besides that, there are big trees all around the temple's perimeter, which makes the area look cool and peaceful. People in the area think that the temple's location near the water saves fishermen and boaters when they are in danger at sea.

Chausath Yogini Temple

Chausath Yogini Temple is an old temple from the 10th century that looks a lot like the temple in Khajuraho. It is near the beautiful River Narmada. It was built during the rule of the Kalachuri Kingdom. The ruling goddess is Goddess Durga. The temple is based on the Indian Yogini customs, and about 70 Yoginis are living there. The Chausath Yogini Temple is worth visiting during the Bhubaneswar Tour packages.

Dhauli

Dhauli is a small town on the banks of the river Daya, also the best places to visit in Bhubaneswar. It is very important to people who follow Lord Buddha. Many people say that Dhauli saw Ashoka change for the better. People think that this is where the Kalinga War took place in the 3rd century B.C., between the Kalinga state and the Mauryan Empire, which Great Ashoka led. The Peace Pagoda in Dhauli is very pretty and draws many people every year. Aside from Buddhists, Hindus also come to Dhauli to see some of the very old and important buildings that are there.

Iskcon - Bhubaneswar

This temple was built by the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in 1991. It can be used instead of the Lord Jagannath temple of Puri, which is only open to Indians. People think that Lord Jagannath himself lives in this temple. The temple was built over 17 years. It was officially opened on the most auspicious day of Lord Sri Nityananda Prabhu's appearance in 1991. Lord Sri Nityananda Prabhu is seen as the main guru of all worlds. ISKCON is a must-visit during the Bhubaneswar Tour packages.

Kedar Gouri

One of the eight Astasambhu Temples is Kedar Gauri House. The temple is in the dedication to Lord Shiva and Goddess Gauri. Some people in the area also think that the temple is dedicated to a couple named Kedar and Gauri. But the draw is famous for the procession that happens every year to remember when Shiva and Parvati got married. The steps start at Lingaraj and go all the way to Kedar Gauri Temple. The Kedar Gauri temple is another of the best places to visit in Bhubaneswar.

Lingaraj temple Bhubaneswar

There is an old temple in Bhubaneswar that is famous as the Lingaraj Temple. It is the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar. The name of the temple says that it is for Lord Shiva. King Jajati Keshari built it in the 7th century. People worship it a lot because the Linga there, which is thought to be an image of Lord Shiva, just popped out of thin air. Another beautiful temple to visit while Bhubaneswar Tour packages. 

Mausima Temple

Mausima temple is a beautiful temple among the places to visit in Bhubaneswar. In Puri, the Mausima Temple is on the Grand Road. The temple's name, which means "Aunt Mother" in English, has a lot to do with the famous Rath Yatra festival that takes place here. The story goes that Goddess Mausi Ma drank half of the seawater to protect Puri from flooding. The temple has thick walls that look like fortresses and complicated construction that stands for safety.

Mukteshwar temple Bhubaneswar

The Mukteswara Temple is an old Hindu temple that can be visited during the Bhubaneswar Tour packages. One of the oldest and most well-known buildings in Bhubaneswar. Also, a lot of people love to visit this spot in the city. The temple is famous for the beautiful paintings and sculptures that are in the temple in honor of Lord Shiva. The temple was built in the 10th century AD and is an important piece of history for studying how Hindu shrines in Odisha have changed over time. A story says that the temple is one of the first temples built during the Somavamsi era.

Nandan Kanan Zoo

Nandankanan, whose name means "celestial garden" in English, came into existence on December 29, 1960. The zoo was just an addition, which may seem strange. The 1960 World Agriculture Fair was held in New Delhi. An animal from Odisha was on display in a booth in the Odisha building. Nandankanan is different from other zoos because it is built right into a forest and is surrounded by nature. The animals live in large enclosures that look and feel like their natural environment. The Mandan Zoo is a beautiful place to visit in Bhubaneswar.

Odisha State Museum

During the Bhubaneswar Tour packages, the Odisha State Museum is a must-visit and well-known museum. Famous for having a huge number of texts on palm leaves, this is a popular spot in Bhubaneswar. Prof. N. C. Banerjee and Prof. Ghanshyam Das opened the Odisha State Museum in 1932. At first, the museum had a small show of artifacts from different archaeological sites. The most interesting room is the palm leaf hall, which has a huge collection of rare palm leaf manuscripts, such as a copy of the devotional poem Gita Govinda from the 12th century.

Pipili

Pipli is a beautiful town and a popular place to visit in Bhubaneswar. The town of Pipili in Puri is famous for the many handmade goods that are for sale there. Crafts are very important to the market because they make all kinds of things. Tourists can find the best pillow covers, sheets, handbags, and wallets here. They have pictures of Gods, animals, birds, flowers, and other things. Many food stands are open in the town itself, so you can eat while you shop.

Rajarani temple Bhubaneswar

The famous Raja Rani Temple is an 11th-century Hindu temple in Bhubaneswar, India, which is the capital of Odisha. It is famous as the "love temple" because it has very sensual carvings of women and couples. Given that there are no pictures inside the chamber, the temple is not of any one branch of Hinduism. On the other hand, the carvings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the walls make it clear that the temple is of Shaivism. The Rajarani temple is a beautiful place to visit during the Bhubaneswar Tour packages.

Ram Mandir Bhubaneswar

The beautiful Ram Mandir temple for Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and his beloved brother Lord Lakshmana. Many people visit the temple for reasons other than religious ones. The architecture is very beautiful, which makes it one of the best places to visit in Bhubaneswar. From different parts of the city, you can see the towers in the temple of shikaras.

Udaygiri & Khandagiri Caves

The Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves are close to Bhubaneswar. They were cut by Kharavela and his followers around the year 1100 B.C. These 18 caves, 13 in Udayagiri and 15 in Khandagiri were places where Jain ascetics could go to be alone. Most caves are cells that open onto verandas or other open areas that were first used as dorms. Over time, with only small changes, some of them turned into shrines. Doorways have decorations with complex designs of bridges, flowers, and animals. The beautiful design of the caves makes it worth visiting during the Bhubaneswar Tour packages.