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Bhubaneswar is the capital of the East Indian state of Orissa.

[edit] Understand

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

• Indian (formerly Indian Airlines) opeartes flight nos. IC 877/ 878 on the Bhubaneswar-Delhi route and flight nos. IC 7541/ 7542 on the Kolkata-Bhubaneswar-Chennai route. Check Flight Schedule
• Sahara Airlines operates flight no. S2 6143/ 6144 on the Bhubaneswar-Delhi route and flight no. S2 6315/ 6316 on the Kolkata-Bhubaneswar-Hyderabad-Bangalore route. ) Check Flight Status .
• Airdeccan operates a morning flight daily from Mumbai,Delhi,Hyderabad,Banglore,Chennai(DN-761 and DN762) and 2 flights daily from Kolkata (DN642 and DN555).

• There are also Kingfisher Airlines flights to hyderabad to delhi once a day.

[edit] By train

Bhubaneswar is situated on the East Coast line from Kolkata to Chennai. For timings etc. check with Indian Railways. Quite a large no of express and super fast trains pass through Bhubaneswar.

• Coromandol Ex. (Ex Chennai)
• Falaknuma Ex.,East Coast EX(Ex Secunderabad)
• Nellachal Ex.(Ex Newdelhi)

[edit] By road

Bhubaneswar is on NH 5. NH 6, 60 and 5 link Kolkata with Chennai.

[edit] Get around

Hired cars, taxis, auto rickshaws and cycle rickshaws are readily available for local movement. Buses, tourist buses, taxis and hired cars are available for moving around the area.

[edit] See

Bhubaneswar is also known as the temple city and there are many excellent examples of Oriya architecture in the old part of the city.

• The Lingaraj temple The 10th or 11th-century Lingaraja temple of Bhubaneswar has been described as "the truest fusion of dream and reality." A rare masterpiece, the Lingaraja temple has been rated one of the finest examples of purely Hindu temple in India by Ferguson, the noted art critic and historian. Every inch of the surface of the 55 m-high Lingaraja temple is covered with elaborate carvings. Sculpture and architecture fused elegantly to create a perfect harmony. Foreigners are not permitted inside. However there is a viewing platform next to one of the boundary walls.

• Sri Sri Krishna Balarama Mandir - Non-Hindus and foreigners who desire to visit a Hindu temple can go to this temple (ask the autorickshaw drivers for ISKCON,situated on NH5 it costs about Rs. 40 from town) - the devotees are friendly and there is a cheap and clean vegetarian restaurant.

• Bindu sarovara is a large lake near to Lingaraj and Ananta Vasudeva temples where there is a drop (bindu) of every holy river in it.

• Nandankanan Zoo is about 15 km outside of Bhubaneswar and has some rare species of animals.

• Biju Patnaik Park, pleasant landscaped gardens with fountains. Opening Times are 4 am to 8 am and 4 pm to 8 pm.

• Khandagiri & Udayagiri The twin hills, 8 km from Bhubaneswar, served as the site of an ancient Jain monastery which was carved into cave like chambers in the face of the hill. Dating back to the 2nd century BC, some of the caves have beautiful carvings. The Rani Gumpha (Queen's Cave), one of the largest and double-storied, is ornately embellished with beautiful carvings. In the Hati Gumpha (Elephant Cave), King Kharavela has carved out the chronicles of his reign.

• Dhauli Giri - 8 km away from Bhubaneswar looking down on the plains that bore witness to the gruesome war waged on Kalinga by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, stand the rock edicts of Dhauli. It was here that King Ashoka, full of remorse after the Kalinga War in 261 BC, renounced his blood-thirsty campaign and turned to Buddhism. The edicts are a living testimony to the King's change of heart. He urges his administrators to rule the land with justice and compassion. The edicts are so remarkable that they have been excellently preserved, despite the fact that they date back to the 3rd century BC. A sculpted elephant, the symbol of the boundless powers of Lord Buddha, tops the rock edicts. The Shanti Stupa or the peace pagoda, built through the Indo-Japanese collaboration, is located on the opposite hill.

[edit] Do

The State Bank of India near No1 Market (call it Eka number market) has good exchange rates and will change foreign currency/travellers cheques. UTI bank will also do this and has air conditioning, it is near to Rama Mandir.

[edit] Learn

• Utkal University, Vanivihar. The leading university of the state. It had once the distinction of largest university in the world in terms of colleges affiliated to it.
• KIIT University.The eco-friendly wireless e-campus.The youngest university in India.
• Silicon Institute of Technology. It is situated near Sikharchandi Temple, Patia.
• Orissa Engineering College.The oldest private engineering college of the state.

[edit] Work

Bhubaneswar has developed as an Information Technology hub.

[edit] Buy

• Silver filigree work.
• Hand woven textiles.

[edit] Eat

[edit] Budget

• Hare Krishna restaurant (near the train station). Vegetarian.

• JANAK RESTAURANT VEG AND NON VEG A/C MULTICUISIAN RESTAURANT(HOTEL JANPATH, BAPUJI NAGAR 751009)

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[edit] Mid-range

Mayfair - Near Swosti Plaza, Xavier Institute of Management - all cuisine Rice Bowl - Saheed Nagar Pal Heights - Near Xavier Institite of Management Dalmaa - Saheed Nagar Merryland, Nalco Chhak: Hot & Sour soup is great!

[edit] Drink

Drinks are readily available.

[edit] Sleep

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[edit] Budget

[edit] Ashok Nagar

• Hotel Swarna, 129 AshokNagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2535109, 2535882, Tariff Rs. 400 – 700.
• Hotel Gunjan, 149/D, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2533024, 2530934, Fax +91 674 2539171, Tariff Rs. 200 – 650.
• Hotel Kanishk, 134 Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2532961, Tariff Rs. 175 – 650.
• Hotel Basera, 45 Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2533686, 2531314, Tariff Rs. 400 – 650.
• Santosh Lodge, 149/A, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2532713, Tariff Rs. 90 – 230.
• Central Lodge, 147 Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2533803, Tariff Rs. 40 - 220
• Times Guest House, A-1, D, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2531191, 2535863, Fax +91 674 2536258, Tariff Rs. 130 – 700.
• Hotel Trident, 138 Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2531180, 5560779, Tariff Rs. 125 – 300.
• Sashirekha Lodge, 146 Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2532730, Tariff Rs. 80 – 150.
• Anant Lodge, 34 Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2530949, Tariff Rs. 100 - 150
• City Lodge, 55 Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2531393, Tariff Rs. 140 – 650
• City Guest House, 38, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2533146, Tariff Rs. 130 – 300.
• Jayaram Lodge, 140 Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2533252, Tariff Rs. 30 – 150.
• Sambeet Palace, A/5 Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2535559, 669, 889, Fax +91 674 2536559, Email: sambit_resorts@yahoo.com, Tariff Rs. 400 – 900.
• Swarna Lodge, 9 Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2533634, Tariff Rs. 50 – 200.
• Chandrakala Guest House, 74, Ashok Nagar,Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2532411, 2535346, Tariff Rs. 225 – 600.
• The Kanchan Plaza, 123, Ashok Nagar,Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2532273, 2533315, Tariff Rs. 375 – 1,195.
• Anjali Palace, 43 east, Ashok Nagar Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2533625, 2536927, Tariff Rs. 200 – 550.
• Anup Guest House, 44, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2531162, Tariff Rs. 200 – 650.

[edit] Bapuji Nagar

• Hotel Janpath, 29 Janpath, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone :- +919337046699, +91 674 2531147, 2531547, 2533747, Fax +91 674 2539268,web address:-hoteljanpath.googlepages.com/home Email:- hoteljanpath@yahoo.com,hoteljanpath@hotmail.com,hoteljanpath@indiatimes.com,hoteljanpath@gamil.com, Tariff Rs. 200 – 1,000.
• Bicky Inn, 61 Janpath, Unit-III, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2536435, 2535466, Fax +91 674 2534714, Tariff Rs. 500 – 1,400.
• Swagat Inn, 219, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2530486-487, 2531994-995, Tariff Rs.300 – 700.
• Venus Inn, 217 Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2531908, 2531738, 3099944, Fax +91 674 2532779, E.mail:venusinn@hotmail.com, Tariff Rs. 200 – 780.
• Hotel Blue Heaven, 260 Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2531979, Fax +91 674 2532381, Tariff Rs. 150 – 800.
• Hotel Sashi, 222 Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2533371, 2533041, Tariff Rs. 225 – 800.
• Hotel Apsara, 18 Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2530724, 2533724, Fax +91 674 2539056, Email- apsara-yellopage@ rediffmail.com, Tariff Rs. 250 – 700.
• Cashino Lodge, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 3950971, Tariff Rs. 120 – 350.
• Hotel Chand, 89 Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2530692, 2533348, Tariff Rs. 60 - 800
• City Palace, 258 Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2532178, Tariff Rs. 250 – 300.

[edit] Budha Nagar

• Hotel Bhagwatniwas, 9 Budha Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2310902, 2313708, 3094401, Tariff Rs. 160 – 900.
• The Eden, 77 Budha Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2311178, Tariff Rs. 150 - 550
• Samita Lodge, 74 Budha Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2311513, Fax-2311925, Tariff Rs. 130 – 250.
• Ratna Lodge, 73 Budha Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2311384, Tariff Rs. 100 – 200.
• Aristo Lodge, 61 Budha Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2311093, Tariff Rs. 100 – 500.
• Hotel Shatabdi, 71 Budha Nagar, Telephone +91 674 2314202, 2311741, Tariff Rs. 300 – 600.
• Hotel Golden Palace, 79,Budha Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2310944, 2311394, Fax +91 674 2314293, Email- hgp@india.com, Tariff Rs. 300 – 1,000.
• Hotel Deepali International, 54, Budha Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 5560678, 5560679, Tariff Rs. 300 – 1,000.
• Hotel Sevashraya, Kalpana Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 3095006, 2312706, E-mail hotelshevashraya@hotmail.com, Tariff Rs.150 – 600.
• Hotel Pushpak, Kalpana Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2310185, 2311843, Fax +91 674 2409067, Email- pushpak_hotel@yahoo.co.in, Tariff Rs. 550 – 1,200 [1]
• Atithi Bhawan, Kalpana Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2311068, Tariff Rs. 50 – 100.
• Jolly Lodge, L/3, Kalpana Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2311641, Tariff Rs. 50 – 120.
• Hotel Ekamra Inn, 90 Buddha Nagar, Kalpana Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2310381, 2311732, Tariff Rs. 150 – 550.
• Hotel Padma, Kalpana Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2313330, 2313331, Fax +91 674 2310904, Tariff Rs. 70 – 450.

[edit] Cuttack Road

• Bhubaneswar Hotel, Cuttack Road, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2313245, 2313246, Tariff Rs. 350-700.
• Hotel Upasana, 2282 Cuttack Road, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2310044, 2314144, Fax +91 674 2312949, Email- upasana_bbsr@yahoo.co.in, Tariff Rs. 450 – 700.
• Hotel Swagat, Cuttack Road, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2313879, 2314597, 5560334, Tariff Rs. 225 – 650.
• Hotel Rajdhani, Cuttack Road, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2312731, Fax +91 674 2311950, Tariff Rs. 180 – 550.
• Hotel Payal, Cuttack Road, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2570893, Tariff Rs. 175 – 600.
• Yatrinivas, Cuttack Road, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2575838, Tariff Rs. 150 – 630.
• Bishram Bhawan, Cuttack Road, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2312321, Tariff Rs. 175 – 550.
• Atithi Niwas, Cuttack Road, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2310012, 5560691, Tariff Rs. 180 – 650.

[edit] Khandagiri

• Cave View Resorts, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2472288, +91 9437072288, Tariff Rs. 200 – 1,000.

[edit] Kharvela Nagar

• Hotel Priya, A-30/1, Kharvela Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2393901, 2394279, 2393841, 2394259, Tariff Rs. 180 – 800.
• Hotel Blue Star, SCR-3, Kharvela Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2390264, 2539655, Tariff Rs. 100 – 500.
• Janata Lodge, 155 Kharvela Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2534579, Tariff Rs. 40 – 170.
• Hotel Gayatri, A-30,Kharavela Nagar,BBSR, Telephone +91 674 2393079, Fax +91 674 2392901, Tariff Rs. 180 – 850.
• Jharana Inn, 24, Kharavela Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2395212, Tariff Rs. 200 – 500.

[edit] Sahid Nagar

• Hotel Upendra, B/63 Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2547337, 2544940, Tariff Rs. 100 – 300.
• Hotel Blue Wheel, Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2546646, 2546441, Fax +91 674 2544691, Tariff Rs. 400 – 950.
• Shakti Guest House, B-48, Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2545244, Tariff Rs. 100 – 300.
• Hotel Heritage Inn, B-63, Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2546589, Tariff Rs. 500 – 1,500.

[edit] Station Square

• Hotel Jajati, Station Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2390352, Tariff Rs. 250 – 800.
• Hotel Nandan, 27/A, Station Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2535347, 2534997, Tariff Rs. 400 – 700.
• Hotel Richi, 122 A, Station Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2534619, 639, 308, 2535309, Fax +91 674 2539418, E- mail: hotelrichi@sify.com, Tariff Rs. 250 – 950.
• Chandan Lodge, Station Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2534581, Tariff Rs. 100 – 290.
• Elegant Guest House, 1/A, Station Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2539054, Fax +91 674 2539120, Tariff Rs. 200 – 400.

[edit] Old Station Bazar

• Hotel Lingaraj, Old Station Bazar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2313555, 2312555, Tariff Rs. 200 – 850.
• Hotel Kamala, Old Station Bazar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 5560241, 2570975, Tariff Rs. 250 – 600.

[edit] Other areas

• Panthanivas, O.T.D.C., Ltd., Lewis Road, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2432314/ 2432515, E mail: otdc@skycable.net, Tariff Rs. 375 – 750 [2]
• Hotel Rajmahal, Rajmahal Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2532448, 2536370-72, Tariff Rs. 200 – 950.
• Hotel Ridge Residency, Baramunda, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2354099, 2354725, Fax +91 674 2550800, E mail: ridge_residency@rediffmail.com, Tariff Rs. 350 – 750.
• Hotel Ashraya, 357 Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2580583, Tariff Rs. 125 – 600.
• Hotel Mayfeel, 730(P), N.H-5, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2421297, 3947497, Tariff Rs. 275 – 770.
• Suraj Guest House, M- 37 Samanta Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2300573, Tariff Rs. 150 - 600
• Park View Palace, 86 Ekamra Marg,Unit-6, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2595111, Tariff Rs. 600 – 1,100.

[edit] Official Guest Houses

• State Guest House, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2410671, 2410819, 2410969, Tariff Rs. 150 – 1250
• Nalco Guest House, Nalco Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2300402, 2300952, Tariff Rs. 400 – 600.

[edit] Mid-range

• Hotel Gouri, Lewis Road, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2433443, 2433371, E-mail: bikashpattnaik2001@yahoo.com [3], Tariff Rs. 350 – 1,000.
• Hotel Arya Palace, 126/B, Ashok Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2536131 to 34, Fax +91 674 2536129, Tariff Rs. 800 – 1,400.
• Hotel Leavender, N5-33E, IRC village, Bhubaneswar. Telephone +91 674 2551313, 2554554, Tariff Rs. 750 – 3,500.
• Hotel Urmi, 424 Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2582392, 2580401, Fax +91 674 2584147, Tariff Rs. 350-600.
• Hotel Srikrishna, 110 Station Square, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2535380, 2534031, 2531067, Fax +91 674 2531085, Tariff Rs. 750- 1,875.
• Hotel Abadhut, 225, Bapuji Nagar,Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2531617, Tariff Rs. 300 – 800.
• Hotel Grand Central, Old Station Bazar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2313411, 12,13, Fax +91 674 2313454, E-mail: grandcentral@satyam.net.in, Tariff Rs. 950 – 2,500. [4]
• Hotel Sahara, 76, Budha Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 3094239, E-mail: hotelsahara@reddiffmail.com, Tariff Rs. 395 – 1,095.
• Royale Mid Town, 52-53, Janpath, Bhubaneswar. Telephone +91 674 2536138 to 141, Fax +91 674 2536142, Email- midtown@royalehotels.com, Tariff Rs. 1,200 – 1,600.

[edit] Splurge

• Hotel Trident Hilton, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar-13, Telephone +91 674 2301010/ 2300890/2300891, Fax +91 674 2301302, E-mail: bhubaneswar@trident-hilton.com, Tariff Rs. 5,100 – 14,000 [5] [6]
• Swosti Plaza Ltd., P-1, Jayadev Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2301936 to 2301940, Fax +91 674 2301880, E-mail: splaza@sancharnet.in, Tariff Rs. 3,025 – 13,750 [7]
• May Fair Lagoon, 8-B, Jayadev Vihar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2360101 (20 lines), Fax +91 674 2360236, E-mail: mayfairlagoon@hotmail.com, Tariff Rs. 4,000 – 20,000. [8]
• Hotel Swosti (P) Ltd. , 103 Janpath, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2535778, 2535779, Fax +91 674 2534794, E-mail: hsplbbs@sancharnet.in, Tariff Rs. 2,750 – 7,150[9]
• Hotel Sishmo, 86/A-1, Gautam Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2433600 – 605, Fax +91 674 2433351, E-mail: hotelsishmo@satyam.net.in, Tariff Rs. 2,200 – 4,200 [10]
• The Crown, A1(a), IRC Village, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2555500, Fax +91 674 2550001, E.mail:thecrown@vsnl.net, crown@ortel.net, Rs. 3,000 – 7,500 [11]
• The New Marrion, 6, Janpath, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2431055, 2431056, Fax +91 674 2380860, E-mail: themarrion@sancharnet.in, Tariff Rs. 1,950-8,500 [12] [13]
• Hotel Keshari, 113, Station Square Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2534994-995, 2535093-095, Fax +91 674 2535553-554, E-mail: keshari@orissaindia.com, Tariff Rs. 675 – 2,800 [14] [15]
• The Presidency, 1471/A&1472, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2559565/66/67/68, Fax +91 674 2559571, E-mail: info@thepresidencyindia.com, Tariff Rs. 1,850 – 4,500, [16]
• The Triumph Residency, 5B,Sahid Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2545718,2545710, Fax +91 674 2512168, E-mail: triumphresidencybbsr@rediffmail.com, Tariff Rs. 2,000 – 7,000 [17]
• Hotel Kalinga Ashok, Gautam Nagar, Bhubaneswar, Telephone +91 674 2431055, 2431056, Fax +91 674 2432001, Tariff Rs. 1995 – 2995

[edit] Contact

[edit] Stay safe

It is a generally peaceful city with hardly any history of violence. Avoid travelling late in night as the city tends to sleep early.

[edit] Cope

It tends to be too hot in summer. So be careful if it comes in itinerary during April/May

[edit] Get out

• Puri
• Konark
• Bhitarkanika National Park, roughly 120 km south of Bhubaneswar, is home to the largest population of Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in all of India and is home to the largest known living crocodile at 23 feet in length. The park also features a wide variety of other wildlife, including a rare Albino Saltwater Crocodile.

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