Bhubaneshwar is a city of 500 Temples, named after the Lord of the Universe.
Well-known attractions in and around Bhubaneshwar are Puri, Konarak and
Gopalpur-on-Sea, the Dhauli Pillar. Apart from these the ruined city of
Sisupalgarh and the Nandankanan gardens are of interest.
(Distance from Airport to City Centre 24 Kms - 30 Mins.)
Places of Interest
The Dhauli Pillar - and the rock inscriptions narrate the horrors of the Kalinga war as experienced by Emperor Ashoka and these inscriptions are very
clear even after almost 2000 years.
Sisupalgarh - dating back to the first century BC reveal a town with
fortifications and ramparts much in the tradition of the Harappan civilisation
Nandankanan - 30 kms from Bhubaneshwar is a garden divided into a wild life
sanctuary, botanical gardens and a lake.
