Bhubaneswar Holidays

Bhubaneswar at a Glance

As the capital of Odisha and with a distinctive history, Bhubaneswar is known as the Temple City of India. Today, it is an economic, social and religious hub in the central eastern region of Odisha. Along with the neighbouring cities of Piri and Konark, it forms the Swarma Tribhuja ‘Golden Triangle’; it is a famous tourist destination and a centre of religious importance.

Explore Bhubaneswar

• Ekamra Haat is a great craft village; perfect for a bit of shopping.
• Visit the Chandaka Forest and Elephant Reserve for a great day out.

Why a Holiday to Bhubaneswar

Filled with history, culture and a deep sense of religious importance, Bhubaneswar, India is the perfect destination for those looking for a mix of the ancient with the modern.

• Chandaka Forest and Elephant Reserve is a fantastic place to visit if you want to see elephants in the wild, as well as leopards, chital, barking deer, mouse deer, wild pigs, common langur, rhesus monkeys, small Indian civets, mongeese, bears, wolves and hyenas, as well as a huge range of birds.

• Ekamra Haat is the craft village in Bhubaneswar and offers visitors a large range of shops selling a variety of craft goods. This is the perfect place to pick up a souvenir. Adivasi Mela, a fair celebrating and displaying the art, music and other traditions of Odisha, is also well worth visiting to learn more about local history and culture. Explore Goa in 2012 for another cultural Indian holiday.

• Visit Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Udaygiri Buddhist excavation sites to find out about Buddhist heritage and how the religion has developed over the years. Similarly the caves at Khandagiri and Udayagiri are partly natural and partly artificial sites of archaeological, historical and religious importance. It is believed that the caves were carved out originally for the Jain monks to reside. Now they are important historic sites.

• Ratha-Yatra is a large Hindu festival held during June or July, associated with Lord Jagannath. Watch as the three chariots are pulled through the streets commemorating the annual journey of Lord Jagganath, Lord Balarama and Subhadra. Devotees from all over the world visit to celebrate this festival.

• Famous for its seafood and sweets, Bhubaneswar is a food lover’s delight. Experience freshly caught lobster and crabs from the nearby Chilika Lake are readily available from the local markets and in the local restaurants. Traditional foods are available in a number of restaurants and stalls. A number of restaurants offer a range of cuisine types, including northern Indian, southern Indian, Chinese and Thai cuisine.