Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. Once dubbed the ‘Temple City’, chaotic Bhubaneswar is a worthwhile pit stop for a day or two. This will allow you to take in the old city’s holy centre, which surrounds the ceremonial tank called Bindu Sagar. Thousands of medieval stone temples once stood here; around 50 currently remain. Temples aside, there are a couple of worthwhile museums, an ancient cave complex and the most varied dining scene in Odisha, along with a smattering of decent hotels.
Bhubaneshwar being the capital city of Orissa has its own broad gauge railway station (Station code: BBS) which is 6 km away from the city centre. The nearest airport is the Biju Patnaik airport (BBI) which is 5 km away from the city centre.
Literally translating to the “Lord of the Universe”, Bhubaneshwar is a marvellous fusion of history and modernity. Such is the splendour of Bhubaneshwar that neither the scorching heat nor the heavy downpour stands in the way of the masses of people thronging this city in large numbers. Bhubaneshwar experiences both high temperatures and humidity, while monsoons bring in torrential rainfall. The summers of Bhubaneshwar are scorching, and the sweltering heat usually makes it very uncomfortable to travel around the city. The winters are mild with minimum temperature touching 8 degree celcius. So, the ideal time to visit this place is during the Winter months of October to February, when the temperature range is ideal for outdoor activities and exploring around the city.
Bhubaneswar, the temple city of India, once known for its architecture and grand temples, is presently a thriving centre for commerce and business.
Bhubaneshwar is an ancient city replete with beautiful historic temples which attract pilgrims and tourists from all over the country. The name of the city literally means Lord of the Universe, rightly reflected in the number of temples here and the religious fervor of its locals. This is now a bustling city where the history is beautifully intertwined with its modern and progressive present. Bhubaneshwar being the centre for religious tourism has a number of majestic temples built centuries ago which have still retained their original over all these years. Among them the Lingaraj temple and the Parasurameswara temple are must-visits and attract tourists for all parts of the country.