Visiting the kingdom of ‘Kalingas’ is a wonderful experience and that is what you can expect when visiting Bhubaneshwar. The ancient temples and the local food give you a chance to forget about your daily life and enjoy something new and exciting. It just takes one hour and forty minutes to reach Bhubaneshwar if you catch a flight from Hyderabad.

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What’s special about Bhubaneshwar?

Bhubaneshwar is the capital of Odisha. It is also the largest city in the state of Odisha. This place has its religious importance. Today , Bhubaneswar is a centre of economic growth. The history of Bhubaneshwar dates back to the third century. There are marvellous ‘Kalingan’ temples in this city (Kalinga Dynasty ruled this area). This place also reflects Buddhist , Jain and Hindu Heritage. Maybe , that is why this city is also known as the ‘Temple city’. Tourists who visit this place should never miss Konark and Puri. Previously , Cuttack was the capital , but after 1949 , Bhubaneshwar became the capital city. Bhubaneshwar is one among the planned cities in India. Today , Cuttack and Bhubaneshwar are jointly known as ‘twin cities’.

Interesting places in Bhubaneshwar

Lingaraja Temple: This is the largest among the temples in this city. It is an ancient Temple which was built in the Kalingan style. It was built during the 11th century AD. Lord Shiva in the form of ‘Harihara’ is worshipped here. Tourists enjoy the timeless ambience in this temple.

Parasurameswara Temple: This temple is in the list of the oldest temples of India. It is said to be built in the period between 7th and 8th centuries. This is also a Shiva temple. The stone carvings in this temple reflect the mastery of the craftsmen of that era.

Other tourism attractions of Bhubaneshwar include:

• Mukteshwar Temple
• Udayagiri and Khandgiri Caves
• Dhauli Hill
• Brahmeshwara Temple
• Nandankanan Zoological Park
• Odisha State Museum
• Biju Patnaik Park
• Museum of Tribal Art and Artefacts
• Hirapur Village
• Pathani Samanta Planetarium
• Ram Mandir
• Nandankanan Zoo

Local foods of Bhubaneshwar

Rice is commonly eaten in this region. Popular non-vegetarian dishes are made of crabs , fish , lamb and even chicken. Dal , chapattis and Bhaji include the main course. Other dishes to try are Malpua , Rasmalai , Chhena Jalebi , Maccher Kalia with Aloo , Murg Saagwala , Chungdi Malai , Khichdi , Chuda or Poha , Bhendi Bhaja , Crab Kalia and Maccha Ghanta.

Where to shop in Bhubaneshwar

• State Handloom Co-operative (Rajpath Road)
• Ekamra Haat
• Pipli
• Utkalika
• BMC Keshari Mall

Best time to visit Bhubaneshwar

Tourists prefer to visit this place between the months of October and March. Generally , the weather in summer is hot here.

How is the weather in Bhubaneshwar?

The climate of this place is tropical-savanna climate. Summers are humid and hot. Summer evenings are somewhat pleasant. Rainy season brings heavy rains. Winters of Bhubaneshwar are pleasant. Tourists enjoy exploring this ancient city during winters.

Bhubaneshwar Airport

Biju Patnaik International Airport is the name of the airport situated in Bhubaneswar city. In this airport , there are two terminals; one for domestic flights and the other is for international flights. Bhubaneshwar airport is the 14th busiest airport in the country. It is spread over an area of nearly 836 acres of land. From the city center , the airport is nearly 3 kilometres away.

Facilities at the Bhubaneshwar airport

There are restaurants , shops and free wi-fi. The chairs and benches are comfortable. There is a first class lounge. Other facilities include ATM , child play area , child-care room , currency exchange , medical service , luggage trolley , pharmacy , spa and shopping area.

About Hyderabad

This is the place where authentic ‘Hyderabadi biriyani’ is available. A place that reflects the glory of Nizam Nawabs , Hyderabad is today a hub for information technology. This capital city of Telangana is where Tollywood operates from. Telugu and Urdu are among the widely spoken languages. Popular tourism attractions include Charminar , Golkonda Fort , Tank Bund , Ramoji Film City , Birla temple and Chilkur Balaji Temple.

How to reach Hyderabad airport

Though Hyderabad Airport is nearly 30 kilometres away from the city centre , reaching there won’t be a problem if one starts a bit early. There are air-conditioned buses operated by the airport. The fares are affordable and the frequency of the buses is high which means one need not wait for too long to catch these busses. Several other options include cabs and auto-rickshaws.

About Hyderabad airport

Hyderabad is one of the busiest airports in South India. In order to catch Hyderabad to Bhubaneshwar flights , tourists need to reach the domestic terminal of the Shamshabad airport. There are two runways in this airport.

Facilities in Hyderabad airport

Shamshabad airport has all modern facilities like baggage handling system , medical facility , buggy , prayer rooms and assistance for senior citizens (and physically challenged) and even a place to nap and shower.

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