Bhubaneswar
The land of fascinating temples, Bhubaneswar is a very charming city of Odisha. This city is enriched with ancient temples, splendid architecture, coastal side, etc. There are several holy places that you can visit. Lingaraj Mandir, Mukhteswar Mandir, Rajarani Mandir, Parsurameswar Mandir, Brahmeswar Shiva Mandir to name a few. If history, art and culture interest you, you should head to the Museum of Tribal Arts & Artefacts, Odisha Modern Art Gallery, etc. Bhubaneswar, being one of the oldest cities in India, has many exuberant festivals that one will love to celebrate or simply witness. One such festival is the Adivasi Mela, where tourists enthusiastically participate and become aware of Odisha’s ancient tradition & culture. This city welcomes people from all walks of life, who seek to explore ancient heritage as well as a bit of modernization. Your journey doesn’t end here, you can head to places like Ekamra Haat, Maurya Gardens, Vasudeva Temple, Dhauli, Udaygiri and Khandagiri Cave. The nearest airport, Biju Patnaik International Airport or Bhubaneswar Airport, is located about 6 kilometers away from the city center. The flights to and from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Visakhapatnam operate daily. Bhubaneswar Railway Station connects the city with other cities of the state and the country.