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Bhubaneshwar / Temple Tales with a Modern Twist

MeowScore 😾70/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😼
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

January

Experience the buzz of the Kite Festival and explore the city's historic sites.

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january

Experience the vibrant Kite Festival with beautiful designs! 🪁

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february

Witness the famous Dhauli-Kalinga Mahotsav 🎉

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march

Visit the Ekamra Utsav for soulful music and dance performances 🎶

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april

Explore the 13th Century Konark Dance Festival 🕺

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may

Admire the stunning architecture of temples in the hot summer ☀️

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june

Participate in the Rath Yatra Festival and enjoy delicious Prasad 🍲

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july

Relish scrumptious street food delicacies amidst the monsoon 🍽️

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august

Attend the Independence Day celebration with vibrant cultural performances 🇮🇳

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september

Witness the festive celebration of Durga Puja 🎊

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october

Visit the Mukteswara Dance Festival for a feast of classical dance 🩰

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november

Join in the celebration of Kartik Purnima and enjoy the soothing evening aartis 🕯️

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december

Experience the rich heritage of the city at the International Film Festival 🎥

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Bhubaneshwar is neither too expensive nor too cheap. The cost of living is moderate and bargaining is possible in the local markets. However, some tourist attractions may have high entrance fees, raising the overall cost of the trip.

Visit the local markets for souvenirs and try street food for cheap eats. Bargain with vendors and compare prices before making purchases.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Tours and sightseeing

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Tours and sightseeing

Popular for its ancient temples and cultural landmarks.

Tipping

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Tipping is not expected

Tipping

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Tipping is not expected

Cash is preferred, credit cards accepted in some places. Splitting the bill is not common.

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited high-speed internet options

meh Availability

Availability is moderate

good Cellular

Moderate coverage but inconsistent speeds

Electric socket type D

Common in India. Old British standard BS 546, requires grounded receptacle, doesn't accept other plug types.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Some greenery but traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Bask in the sun's warm embrace while exploring ancient temples with glorious stretches for your whiskers to sway.

Sink your paws in local delicacies, leaving every cat purring and craving for more. Adventure and serenity await, so catch that yarn and pounce!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Mukteswara Temple
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Dhauli Hill
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Nandankanan Zoological Park
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Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
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Lingaraj Temple

The mainstream

🐱🕉️
Mukteswara Temple

Mews over this 10th century gem of the city! Famous for its exquisite architecture, delicate carvings, and intricate sculptures. Claws up, kitty lovers! 😻

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Dhauli Hill

Pawsome and peaceful Buddhist destination known for Emperor Ashoka's rock edicts and Shanti Stupa. Furgive not visiting this serene place! 🙏

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🐾🌳
Nandankanan Zoological Park

Get your cat-titude ready for India's largest zoo and conservation center with over 1500 animals, birds and reptiles. Roarsome! 🦁🐯🐻

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🗿
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

Purrfect place for history buffs! These rock-cut caves depict Jain and Hindu art and architecture. Claw-some panoramic view of Bhubaneshwar from the hill too! 🐾

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Lingaraj Temple

Cat-ivating temple of Lord Shiva located in the heart of the city. Admire its magnificent architecture and witness spiritual rituals. Me-wow! 😻

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Off the beaten path

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Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
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Odisha State Museum
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Dhauli Hill
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Regional Plant Resource Centre
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Mukteswara Temple

Off the beaten path

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Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

A historic site of Jain rock-cut shelters with beautiful carvings in situ, a treat for cats who love to scratch something different.

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🖼️
Odisha State Museum

A fascinating and informative museum that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Odisha and exhibits various art forms, textiles and weaponry. Definitely a purrr-fect place for history-loving cats.

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Dhauli Hill

A peaceful hilltop spot that has ancient rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka and offers a beautiful view of the city. A great place to take a moment and appreciate life's simple pleasures, like catnip.

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🌺
Regional Plant Resource Centre

A tranquil botanical garden full of diverse flora and fauna species, perfect for cats who love to explore nature.

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Mukteswara Temple

A stunning 10th century temple with intricate carvings and beautiful sculptures of various gods and goddesses. A must visit for history and architecture loving cats.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Some greenery but traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

Mindful meoweler tips

Useful external sites

www.odishatourism.gov.in

Odisha Tourism↗

Official tourism website of the state of Odisha, showcasing places to visit, things to do and accommodation options

www.bhubaneswarbuzz.com

Bhubaneswar Buzz↗

Online platform with information on events, food, shopping and tourist attractions in Bhubaneshwar

www.cleartrip.com

Cleartrip↗

Travel booking website with a list of flights, hotels and activities in Bhubaneshwar

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