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An ancient city and one of holiest pilgrimage of the Hindus- Bhubaneswar is rightly called the temple city of India. Once Bhubaneswar had almost seven thousand temples of which 500 still stand as a testimony to the glorious past. These gems were built mostly during the 8th and 11th century. These temples are some of the best architectural jewels world has seen as religious monuments.
Places of interest Excursions : Lingaraja Temple
Bindusagar Lake
Museum and the art gallery
Mulgandha Kuti Vihar
Udaygiri and Khandagiri
Dhauli
Chandipur
Atri
Cuttak
How to reach:
The city is well connected by air, rail and road to all the major Indian cities.
Best time to visit:
October- March
The Sun Temple also known as the Black Pagoda stands as the solitary splendor of the Kalinga architecture. It is designed as a huge chariot of the sun god, drawn by seven excellently carved and embellished horses.
Excursions :
Ramachandi
Beleswar
Balighai
Kurum
Kakatapur
Chourasi
How to Reach:
Konark is not linked with the flight services directly. The nearest airport is Bhubaneshwar. Also, the nearest railway station are those of Bhubaneshwar and Puri. But Konark is well connected by motorable roads, which are open throughout the year.
Best time to visit:
September-MarchHotels in Bhubaneshwar........
One of the four 'Dhams'-Puri-is situated on the shoreline of the Bay of Bengal and is just 60 kms from Bhubaneshwar. This coastal town of Orissa is considered by Hindus to be the abode of Lord of the world, Jagannatha. Hence, it got the name Jagannatha Puri. Puri is blessed with Golden sand beaches for which it has been famous all over the world. Though life here revolves around the Jagannatha Temple, the place has been attracting tourists who love to swim in the sea and laze around on its golden sands.
Hotels in Puri........
Places of interest
Sri Jagannath Temple
Beaches
Bada Danda
Excursions :
Balighai
Raghurajpur
Sakshi Gopal
Ramgarh Lake
Chilika Lake
Gopal Pur on Sea
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