(2) Bhubaneswar Tourism Packages

Bhubaneswar, the temple city with remnants of ancient Kalinga Kingdom of Odisha, welcomes one and all with an exquisite blend of medieval art and amazing architecture. A city with numeral tourists spots, it is a sought-after destination among history lovers, pilgrims and explorers.Enjoy the essence of the city in the most exclusive manner as we bring to you Bhubaneswar tourism packages. Our comprehensive itineraries take care of your choices and at the same time, do not burn a hole in your pockets. With a history dating back to almost two thousand years, Bhubaneswar is a city that cannot be ignored. Extremely vibrant, it witnesses a flurry of more than thousand visitors each day. The city is referred with various names with Nagar Kalinga, Ekamra Kshetra and Toshali, being some of them.As you tour through the city, you will come across the Kalinga style of architecture and will be amazed to see its beauty, intricacy and craftsmanship. Topping the list of the most coveted attractions is the ‘Lingaraj Mandir’. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the most prominent as well as the oldest temples in the vicinity. It represents the embodiment of the Kalinga style of architecture. The temple has a height of about one hundred and eighty feet and dominates the entire city landscape. A few meters from Lingaraj Temple is the Gauri-Sankara-Ganesha Temple, half-buried under the aged accumulation of debris. It has stupendous inner structures reflecting the ancient architecture in a magnanimous manner. Next on the must-visit list are the caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri. An important site in the Indian History, the caves narrate the story of King Kharvela, who ruled Odisha from 168 to 153 AD. An elephant cave, Hathigumpha, is another major tourist attraction. The caves provide a panoramic view of the whole Bhubaneswar city.Located in the heart of the city is the famed Mukteshwar Temple. It represents a perfect blend of ancient and modern Kalinga School of Architecture. Renowned for its exquisite carvings and beautiful sculptures that tell the legendary stories of Panchatantra, the temple was built in devotion to Lord Shiva. Another spiritual place of attraction in the city is the Chausath Yogini Temple. Dedicated to 64 illustrations of goddess Shakti, its interiors will leave you awestruck. The temple holds a mandapa with image of Shiva, representing one of his incarnations. The small size of the temple and its no-roof-style shape, makes it an interesting monument for tourists to visit.The city, apart from temples, has a lot more in store for visitors. Atri, situated in the middle of lush green gardens, is famous for its hot sulphur water springs. It is believed that a bath in this holy spring can cure skin diseases. Similar to this is Bindusagar. Saints tell that a dip in this very tank can cure any stomach disease as well as any pilgrim coming to Bhubaneswar should start his journey by bathing here first. Dhauli Hills, a few kilometres from Bhubaneswar is yet another highlight of the city. The white pillar-like stupa situated on the hilltop of Dhauli is a magnificent piece of architecture of the Asoka era. While this place speaks the story of the glorious Kalinga war, it is also the same point from where Asoka set out to spread Buddhism. Those who are fond of flora and fauna, must visit the Nankana Zoo. The sanctuary has an exquisite beauty and serenity and serves as a natural habitat to a number of animals, ranging from the rarest species to the most common kind of the birds. Get close to white tigers and watch the lion-tailed macaque sprawling from one tree to another. The best time to visit the zoo is from July to October.If you wish to explore the culture of Odisha in depth, then pay a visit to Pipli, a small village approximately 29-kilometre from the city. The environs of the village will take you to the bygone era of this part of India and reveal the secrets of the ancient times. You can also buy some authentic Oriya style products that include colourful canopies, bright beach umbrellas, shoulder and handbags as souvenirs from here. After having explored so much, lay on the white sand beaches of Bhubaneswar and gaze at the waves touching the shore and going back. The beaches give away an amazing sunrise and sunset view making it a picture perfect location for sun and sand lovers. At night, walk through the local haat set up on the beach side, selling gorgeous products made out of sea-shells such as necklaces, key chains, wind chimes, candle holders, earrings and much more. The city also offers a large collection of Odisha handicrafts, among them are stone sculptures, patta paintings, brass castings and silver filigrees.Discover the best of what Bhubaneswar has to offer in the most amazing and comfortable manner with us. So, grab our packages today and pay a visit to this idyllic capital of Odisha.