Bhubaneswar at a Glance
The capital city of the culturally rich state of Odisha is an ancient city which strives towards development amidst the remains of a bygone primeval era. Bhubaneswar located at just 62 Km from Puri, the prominent business center is among the fastest growing cities of the country, and was designed by a German architect called Otto Königsberger. As you tour along the city, the glorious flair of Kalinga architecture unveils before one’s eyes. Historically praised as the ‘City of Temples’, Bhubaneswar has plenty of tourist destinations in and around the city. Some of these include Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Dhauli Shanti Stupa and others.
Best time to visit Bhubaneswar
Winter. October – mid March is the best time to visit the city. The temperature remains low and the weather is very pleasant and cool. ..
Summer. April – May includes the hot summer months. The season is not very ideal for visit to the city.
Monsoon. During June – September the city experiences heavy monsoon rainfall.