Saromas warm welcome to you to the capital of Orissa, Bhubaneswar (The Lord of the Universe).
The city derives its name from lord Shiva. Besides being the capital of ancient Kalinga, Bhubaneswar is also known as the “Temple City of India" due to its numerous temples in the overgenerous Orissan style.
Being the seat of Tribhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. There are more than 2000 temples around this place.
The new Bhubaneswar with its modern buildings and extensive infrastructure perfectly complements its historic surroundings. With facilities to cater to every type of visitor, Bhubaneswar makes an ideal tourist destination.
Some of the other important tourist spots of Bhubaneswar are:
Khandagiri and Udaygiri: The twin hills of Kumargiri known as Khandagiri and Udaygiri contain varieties of rock-cut caves, built mainly by the Jain monks around 1st - 2nd century B.C. The lithic record of King Kharavela is engraved in the Hatigumpha (elephant cave) is a magnificent specimen of Pali records so far found in India.
Cactus garden: is located close to the 'Ekamara Kanan' in Bhubaneswar. The Cactus Garden, with its huge collection of Cactii should not be missed.
Ancient Temples: RajaraniI Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Lingaraj Temple, Parsurameswar Temple, Vaital Temple
Modern Temples : Baya Baba Matha,Ram Mandir, Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir, ISKCON Temple
Parks
IG Park, Ekamra Kanan / Cactus Garden, Kharavela Park, S.P. Mukherjee Park, Gandhi Park, Forest Park