Once over a thousand temples, today around 200 — the Lingaraj, Mukteshwar, and Rajarani temples are masterpieces of Kalinga architecture from the 7th–13th centuries.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Bhubaneswar, by time of day.
Morning
- Lingaraj Temple 11th-century Kalinga architecture (non-Hindus from platform)2h · moderate
- Udayagiri & Khandagiri rock-cut Jain caves2h 30m · moderate
- Mukteshwar Temple (11th c.) — ornate arched torana1h · easy
- Nandankanan Zoological Park — white tiger & crocodile3h · moderate
Afternoon
- Odisha State Museum — tribal artifacts & sculpture2h · easy
- Dhauli Peace Pagoda & Ashokan edict (Kalinga War site)1h 30m · easy
Evening
- Ekamra Haat craft market & Odia street food2h · easy
About 14h of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🏛️ Heritage Day4.5h out
- Udayagiri & Khandagiri rock-cut Jain caves · morning, 2.5h
- Odisha State Museum — tribal artifacts & sculpture · afternoon, 2h
Landing in a living museum — the architecture greets you before you even unpack.
- 2🌿 Nature Day7.5h out
- Mukteshwar Temple (11th c.) — ornate arched torana · morning, 1h
- Nandankanan Zoological Park — white tiger & crocodile · morning, 3h
- Dhauli Peace Pagoda & Ashokan edict (Kalinga War site) · afternoon, 1.5h
- Ekamra Haat craft market & Odia street food · evening, 2h
Monuments in dramatic natural settings — these sites are clustered for geographic efficiency.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Bhubaneswar tripMust-see highlights
Lingaraj Temple (11th century)
Mukteshwar Temple arched gateway
Rajarani Temple erotic carvings
Parasuramesvara Temple (7th century)
Udayagiri & Khandagiri Jain caves
Dhauli Peace Pagoda & Ashokan edict
Odisha State Museum
Nandankanan Zoo & botanical garden
Bindu Sagar sacred tank
ISKCON Bhubaneswar temple
Tribal craft markets
Raja Rani Temple
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Bhubaneswar in town · Biju Patnaik (BBI) 4 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Oct, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
October – March
How to get here
Kolkata → Bhubaneswar
train · 7h
₹700
approx.
Delhi → Bhubaneswar
flight · 2h
₹5,000
approx.
Nearby attractions
Bhubaneswar questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Bhubaneswar?
The best months are January, November, December. October – March June scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Bhubaneswar?
Most people spend 2 days in Bhubaneswar. There are around 7 main things to do, totalling roughly 14 hours of activity.
How do you get to Bhubaneswar?
The nearest railway station is Bhubaneswar (in town) and the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik (BBI) (4 km). The cheapest common route is Kolkata → Bhubaneswar by train, about ₹700 per person one way.
How much does a trip to Bhubaneswar cost?
Stays start around ₹1,300 per night, with food about ₹400 per person per day and entry at ₹50.
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