Bhubaneshwar City

Bhubaneshwar City

About Bhubaneshwar City:
Bhubaneshwar is the capital city of the Indian Middle Eastern state of Orissa (Odisha). It is the largest city of Odisha with an area of 419 sq. Km, which is located in Bank of Mahanadi River. This city is also called as “Temple city of India” due to large number of religious temple including Lingaraj Temple, Khandagiri and Udayagiri. It had 500 temple here. We can see that lots of tourist attraction in Bhubaneshwar among which are many museum and moments and lots of holy places. Today, the city is an emerging hub for education, health and information technology.
Bhubaneswar also plays an important role in the form of regional entrance of golden tourist’s triangle of Puri, Konark and Chilka Lake. People of this city are innocent and helpful. It is highly expected that when a tourist is on a visit to Bhubaneswar, he will definitely be busy in the shopping activity. People has to visit lot of shops and bazar are there, all are the major tourist attraction.
The citizen of Bhubaneswar can take pride in the several distinctions:
  • The top five IT companies are there: Infosys, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Service, Tech Mahindra and Mindtree.
  • World Bank was ranked third for "Do business in India".
  • One of the four "information technology investment areas" planned in India.

    • Location information Bhubaneshwar City:
    Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
    Pin Code - 751001.

    Climate/Weather in Bhubaneshwar City:
    Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 36° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 24° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 40 mm
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    Monsoon - June to October
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 32° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 25° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 220 mm
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    Summer - March to May
  • Average Minimum Temperature - 28° C
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  • Average Minimum Temperature - 17° C
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  • Average Precipitation - 23 mm
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    History of Bhubaneshwar City:
    Bhubaneswar has an ancient history that goes for more than 2300 years when it was to be the capital of the Kalinga Kingdom (Sispalgarh). 260 BC was taken during the disastrous war of Kalinga near Dhauli between the Maurya Empire (Great Ashoka) and the Kalinga Empire (It is believed that Rani Padmavati). During the 15th to 18th centuries, Bhubaneswar city was in control of Suryavamasi Gajapati, Mughal and Matharas, respectively. The modern city of Bhubaneswar was built in 1946 by the German architect Otto Konigsberger during the British colonial rule. The city became independent from British rule in 1947 and became a part of Orissa.

    Languages in Bhubaneshwar City:
  • Odia
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  • Hindi
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  • Hindi
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  • Bengali
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    Interesting things to See or find Bhubaneshwar City:
  • You can visit many museum and monuments and lots of holy places as well.
  • This city has lots of shops and bazar you can go there.

    • How to reach Bhubaneshwar City?
    Flight - Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport.
    Railways - Bhubaneswar is the nearest airport.
    Bus and Other Ways - Bus Service from Barmunda.

    Nearest Visiting places from Bhubaneshwar City:

    Nandankanan Zoological Park : This Park is made by Orissa state government in 1960, but it was open for public in 1979. This zoological park is located at 9 Km from Bhubaneswar. It covers at 990 acres areas. The main attraction of this park is animals are crocodile, pangolins, mouse deer, panthers, blackbucks, etc. The total number of animals in this zoo is 151. Apart from these we can visit many famous Hindu temples there.

    Dhauli Giri or hill: The Dhauli hill is located at 7.8 Km from Bhubaneswar. During Ashoka 261 BC, his hill was observed about Kalinga's ruthless bloody battle. After that fight, great Ashoka adopted Buddhism. Became an ambassador of non-violence and established Dhauli Hill as a Buddha. Shanti Stupa or Peace Shivalaya is situated right after crossing the river bridge right at Dhauli Hills.

    Udayagiri hill : Udayagiri hill is famous as the Jain religious place of ancient history, located about 6.5 km from Bhubaneswar. It has 18 famous caves, which were used for the life of ancient Jain communities from Kharavela rule. Some major cave are big and beautiful.

    Khandagiri Hill : Khandagiri hill is the famous tourist destination near the Bhubaneswar city. It is located at adjacent on Udayagiri hill. These caves were constructed by King Kharwal during the Second century. This hill place 15 caves which are occupied by Jains. This is an example of Jain culture during the ancient age.

    Lingaraja temple : The Linaraja temple was built by King Bhimadeva III during 11th Centuary AD. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located at Bhubaneswar. It is the largest temple in the city, which is about 148 feet high and its construction are very similar to Lord Jagannath temple in Puri. Bindu Sarovara is located by north of this temple where thousands of devotee reach to take holy bath.

    Nearest Petrol Pump near by Bhubaneshwar City:
    Indian Oil Petrol Pump Ramamani Motors
  • Address: On the NH 5, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751030
    • Bharat Petroleum: Krishna Filling Station
  • Address: In Front Of ISKON Temple, NH 5, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751012
    • HP PETROL PUMP - BAJRANG FUELS BHUBANESWAR
  • Address: AT PO Bhubaneswar, Patia Rd, Kanan Vihar, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751024
    • HP Petrol Pump - Jyotsna Filling Station
  • Address: Hpcl Dealer Plot 456, Pokhariput Behind Airport Bhubaneswar, Pokhariput, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751020

    • Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation near by Bhubaneshwar City:

  • Hotel Empires : Address: Shahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar - 751007

  • Hotel Mayfair Lagoon Address: Jaydev Vihar, Bhubaneswar - 751001

  • Hotel New Marion : Address: Janapath, Bhubaneswar, Orissa

  • Hotel Presidency: Address: Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar - 751015

  • Hotel Trident Hilton : Address: CB-1, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar

  • Hotel Swasti Premimum : Address: Nalco Headquarter, Bhubaneswar

    • Things to carry for Bhubaneshwar City:
    Carrying essential water.
    Carry camera you take photos of beautiful place.

    Tips & Suggestions for Bhubaneshwar City:
  • The best time to visit and enjoy this view from December to February.
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    Help Line/Phone Number in Bhubaneshwar City:
    AMRI Hospitals: 0674 666 6600
    Ayush Hospitals & Trauma Care (P) Ltd: 0674 711 1100
    Kalinga Hospital Limited : 0674 230 0570
    Vivekanand Hospital : 0674 256 5357
    Infocity Police Station : 0674 272 5700
    Commissioner Of Police : 0674 253 0048
    Saheed Nagar Police Station: 0674 254 1064
    Khandagiri Police Station: 0674 235 0100
    St. John Ambulance : 0674 253 1485
    Air Ambulance Aviation : 095401 61344
    Falcon Emergency Air and Train Ambulance Services : 092059 09876
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    Nandankanan Zoological Park
    This Park is made by Orissa state government in 1960, but it was open for public in 1979. This zoological park is located at 9 Km from Bhubaneswar. It covers at 990 acres areas. The main attraction of this park is animals are crocodile, pangolins, mouse deer, panthers, blackbucks, etc. The total number of animals in this zoo is 151. Apart from these we can visit many famous Hindu temples there....more
    Dhauli Giri or hill
    The Dhauli hill is located at 7.8 Km from Bhubaneswar. During Ashoka 261 BC, his hill was observed about Kalinga's ruthless bloody battle. After that fight, great Ashoka adopted Buddhism. Became an ambassador of non-violence and established Dhauli Hill as a Buddha. Shanti Stupa or Peace Shivalaya is situated right after crossing the river bridge right at Dhauli Hills. ...more
    Udayagiri hill
    Udayagiri hill is famous as the Jain religious place of ancient history, located about 6.5 km from Bhubaneswar. It has 18 famous caves, which were used for the life of ancient Jain communities from Kharavela rule. Some major cave are big and beautiful...more
    Khandagiri Hill
    Khandagiri hill is the famous tourist destination near the Bhubaneswar city. It is located at adjacent on Udayagiri hill. These caves were constructed by King Kharwal during the Second century. This hill place 15 caves which are occupied by Jains. This is an example of Jain culture during the ancient age.....more
    Lingaraja temple
    The Linaraja temple was built by King Bhimadeva III during 11th Centuary AD. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is located at Bhubaneswar. It is the largest temple in the city, which is about 148 feet high and its construction are very similar to Lord Jagannath temple in Puri. Bindu Sarovara is located by north of this temple where thousands of devotee reach to take holy bath.....more