Located close to the ancient battlefield of Kalinga, Bhubaneshwar's 2500 year old heritage encompasses Ashoka's battles, ancient Jain monasteries, Buddhist stupas, along with the living arts and crafts of the local tribes. The capital of Orissa, Bhubaneshwar enjoys a profound reputation as both a business city and a city of links to the ancient Gods.
Bhubaneshwar is a major centre in Eastern India, thanks to the region's mineral resources. Well-connected by Air, Road and Rail, Bhubaneshwar's main attraction lies in its historical heritage and the numerous ancient temples, some of which date back more than 1400 years. The city has four main temples that are unique and fascinating:
The Lingaraj Temple, The Mukhteshwar Temple, The Rajarani Temple and The Parasurameshwar Temples are famous for their sculptures, carvings and architecture.
At Bhubaneshwar, visitors can shop for the many crafts that Orissa is famous for the silver filigree work called Tarakasi, The brass and bell metal work, Patta paintings, Patchwork textiles, etc.
In keeping with our heightened security procedures we request you to provide your photo-identity proof while checking-in. Foreign nationals are required to present their Passport and valid Visa. Indian nationals can present any one of these, which is mandatory: Passport, Driving License, Voter ID card, PAN card or Credit / Debit / ATM card bearing the holder's photograph.