Bhubaneswar,
the capital city of Orissa, is regarded as one of the holiest cities of
the country. Infact, it is known by the name of the "Temple City of
India". The major reason for this is that the city is the seat of 'Tribhubaneswar'
or 'Lord Lingaraja'. Along with that, there are hundreds of Hindu
temples in the city that attract devotees from far and wide.
Bhubaneshwar is not only known for it religious places. Rather, there
are numerous tourist places in and around the city where one can go and
enjoy, like the Pipli village. In the following lines, we have provided
information about a few popular excursions from Bhubaneswar. Nandankanan National Park
Nandankanan National Park is a must-visit tourist attraction of Orissa. On one hand, it fulfills the criteria of being a zoological park. On the other hand, it also serves as a grand botanical garden, where one can see even the rarest species of plants. More
Dhauli Hill
Dhauli Hill, one of the most visited Buddhist pilgrim destinations in India, is situated in the state of Orissa. It is located in the Khurda district, at a distance of approximately 8 km from Bhubaneswar. More
Udaygiri & Khandagiri Caves
Orissa is well known for the ancient caves located in the twin cities of Udaygiri (meaning the hill of the sunrise) and Khandagiri (meaning the broken hill). They are situated near the capital city of Bhubaneswar. Udaygiri caves are approximately 135 ft high and Khandagiri caves are 118 ft high. More
Sun Temple
Sun temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Konark. The credit for constructing this 13th century old shrine, dedicated to Sun God, goes to Raja Narsimhadeva of the Ganga dynasty. Konark Sun Temple has been built in the form of a gigantic chariot that has 24 wheels. More
Pipli
Lying approximately 29 km from Bhubaneswar, Pipli is a small village that is famous as a centre for appliqué work. A visit to the village can bring you very close to the culture of Orissa. Colorful canopies, blooming gardens, bright beach umbrellas, shoulder and handbags, etc are some of the things you can shop for, when in Pipli.
Atri Springs
Atri springs are situated at a distance of about 42 km from the city of Bhubaneswar. Hot sulphur springs; they are believed to cure people of acute skin diseases. At the same time, the vast greenery surrounding them, along with the picturesque locales, definitely makes the visit a pleasant experience.
Yogini Temple (Hirapur)
The city of Hirapur lies almost 15 km from Bhubaneshwar. It is known for its Hypaethral temple of sixty four Yoginis, which dates back to as far back as the 11th century. This temple is second of its kind in Orissa and fourth of its kind in India.
Sisupalgarh
Sisupalgarh is an old, ruined city that is situated at a distance of approximately two km from the Lingaraja Temple of Bhubaneswar. It is believed to date back to the third or fourth century BC and serves as a proof of the fact that even at that time; fortified cities existed in the area.
