The Rich Cultural Heritage of Bhubaneshwar

Summary: Bhubaneshwar is the capital city of the Indian state of Odisha, also known as Odisha. It is a city of rich cultural heritage and vivid history and attracts tourists globally.




Body: Bhubaneshwar is the capital city of the Indian state of Odisha, also known as Odisha. It is a city of rich cultural heritage and vivid history and attracts tourists globally. The city has a history of over 3,000 years and is a centre of economic and religious importance in Eastern India.

Bhubaneshwar is known as the “City of Temples” due to its landscape dotted with a large number of temples attracting a large number of hindu pilgrims. Moreover it is also known to form the Swarna Tribhuja (“Golden Triangle”) along with Puri and Konark, which is one of eastern India’s most visited destinations. Bhubaneshwar is categorised as a Tier-2 city now and  is one of the country’s fastest-developing cities. There are several places to visit in Bhubaneshwar for a memorable visit.




History buffs should definitely head to Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, which are are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, which led to its name. Nature lovers should also head to the Nandan Kaanan Zoological Park, which is a zoo and botanical garden in Bhubaneshwar. It was established in 1960 and is the first zoo in India to join World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) in 2009. It also contains a botanical garden and part of it has been declared a sanctuary. Other important places in Bhubaneshwar include Lingaraja temple and the beautiful Raja Rani temple.

Bhubaneshwar is a great place to purchase decorative and utility items. Shopping from the colorful shops of Bhubaneshwar can be a memorable experience for a traveller searching for traditional fabrics and curios. There are several shops here, both privately owned ones as well as the ones run by the Government called as Utkalika. You can purchase souvenirs which are among the most admired items in Bhubaneshwar.
If you are planning a stay in Bhubaneshwar, you can take a suitable pick from the large number of hotelsin Bhubaneshwar that provide their guests with utmost comfort and vast number of facilities. Some of the leading Bhubaneshwar hotels include Toshali Sands Puri, Toshali Royal View Resort and Mayfair Lagoon. For those on a shoestring budget, there are several options here such as Lotus Resort–Konark, VITS Hotel Bhubaneswar, The Royale Midtown and La Franklin Hotel. All these hotels offer their guests excellent hospitality and facilities.




Whether you are visiting Bhubaneshwar for business only purposes or for leisure, this place offers quite a lot to its visitors. This colorful and historic city will amaze you with its scenic beauty and majestic monuments and temples. So pack your bags soon and visit Bhubaneshwar for the memories of a lifetime.