Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Lingaraj Temple is built of laterite and sandstone. With a 54-meter (177 foot) height, it is the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar, representing architectural splendour of the past. The Lingaraj Temple is prominent and one of the most visited structures in the city.
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
Situated about 30km away from the city, Udaygiri and Khandagiri are twin hills, standing against each other. You need to trek uphill to explore the caves. The Rani Gumpha and the Hathi Gumpha are the two most common caves of Udaygiri and Khandagiri and famous for their intriguing structures. It does take effort but the views of the caves make this one of the most worthwhile tourist places in Bhubaneswar.
Nandankanan Zoological Park
This famous park that is covered in many Bhubaneswar tour packages includes a botanical park and a zoo. You will get to see several endangered species here such as crocodiles, Asiatic lions, Indian Pangolin, white tigers, and about 34 aquariums with diverse fishes.
Built-in the 10th-century, the Mukteswar temple has adorned interiors, diamond-shaped lattice windows, carvings, and sculptured gateways. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple represents the Kalinga style of architecture.
Situated on banks of Daya River, Dhauli Giri is a place where the Kalinga War was fought centuries back. Today, it has become a major Buddhist pilgrimage centre in India. You can also visit the Shanti Stupa built in 1970 at this captivating place in Bhubaneswar.
Established in 1948, the Odisha State Museum showcases many archaeological objects, art, history, and craft objects to visitors; it is a common inclusion in Bhubaneswar tour packages. The museum is mainly known for its vast collection and aggregation of manuscripts on palm leaves.
Built-in 9th century AD, Brahmeshwara Temple is also dedicated to Lord Shiva. This beautiful temple depicts how skilled and artistic Kalinga architects were. From beautiful carvings on interiors to its finely detailed sculptures, everything in this temple showcases the Kalinga style architecture. The temple compound has a main shrine along with 4 smaller shrines around it and doorways are embellished with stone sculpted figures and several mythical deities.
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