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Temple city of a thousand shrines in Odisha
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About Bhubaneswar
A remarkable destination worth exploring.
Best months to visit
January, February, November, December
Things to do in Bhubaneswar
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Weather by month
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Recommended
January
27C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
February
31C
Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.
March
35C
Very hot, with occasional showers.
April
37C
Very hot, with occasional showers.
May
36C
Very hot, with occasional showers.
June
34C
Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.
July
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
August
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
September
31C
Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.
October
31C
Hot and humid, with some rainy days.
Recommended
November
29C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
December
27C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha's capital, is often called the 'Temple City' for the hundreds of sandstone shrines scattered across its older quarters, with the towering 11th-century Lingaraj Temple as its centrepiece. Beyond the temples, the city is a practical gateway to Odisha's coast and tribal interior, with the rock-cut Buddhist caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri just outside town adding another layer of ancient history.
Best areas to stay in Bhubaneswar
Old Town temple cluster
The historic area around Lingaraj Temple, home to dozens of ancient shrines.
Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves
Rock-cut Jain caves on twin hills just outside the city, dating back over two millennia.
New Town / Saheed Nagar
The modern commercial and hotel district with restaurants and shops.
Dhauli Hill
A hill with a peace pagoda commemorating Emperor Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism after the Battle of Kalinga.
Getting to Bhubaneswar
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Flights
Fly into Bhubaneswar Airport (BBI) via Delhi, Mumbai or other major Indian hubs.
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From London
~12–14 hours total journey time from London including connections
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Getting around
Auto-rickshaws and taxis cover the city; hired cars are convenient for day trips to Konark and Puri.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bhubaneswar?
October to March offers comfortable temperatures for visiting temples and outdoor sites.
How do I get to Bhubaneswar?
Bhubaneswar has its own international airport (BBI) and is a major railway junction on the east coast line.
What are the must-see sights?
Lingaraj Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, and the Odisha State Museum.
Is Bhubaneswar good value?
Yes — it's an affordable city with a good range of accommodation and is often used as a base for exploring Konark and Puri.
What language is spoken locally?
Odia is the main language, with Hindi and English widely understood, especially around hotels and tourist sites.
Traveler reviews
★★★★☆
Lingaraj Temple is genuinely impressive and the Old Town around it is full of smaller shrines worth wandering between.
Ravi T. · January 2024
★★★★☆
The Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves were a pleasant surprise — ancient, atmospheric and not crowded at all.
Jess L. · November 2023
★★★★★
Good base for exploring Odisha — easy onward trips to Konark and Puri, and the city itself has more history than I expected.
Manoj P. · February 2024
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