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 Tours to Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is nothing short of an architectural tour clubbed with a pilgrimage tour of India in general and Orissa in particular. Once home to more than 2000 temples, Bhubaneswar is still known as the temple city of Orissa, India. Of the many surviving temples in Bhubaneswar, only a few have retained their status as a place of worshipping. The rest of the prominent temples are now significant for their contribution to the evolution of Oriyan school of architecture.
The most outstanding example of Orissa's temple architectural heritage is the Lingaraja Temple, which was named after Lord Lingaraja or Tribhubaneswar after whom the capital of Orissa has been named. You must visit the Lingaraja Temple, on your tour to Bhubaneswar, which is also a popular pilgrimage destination in Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
Other temples that you ought to visit on your tour to Bhubaneswar, both for religious and historical significance, include Mukteswar Temple, Parsurameswar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Vaital Temple and Bindu Sagar. These temples not only whisper the tales of the evolution of the distinct Oriyan school of architecture but they are also the birthplace of Odissi Dance.
Easily accessible road, rail and air, Bhubaneswar can also be used as a base camp to tour the nearby places in the region. Of particular interest are the rock inscriptions in caves at Dhauli, the Biological Park in Nandan Kanan, the hot water springs at Atri and the Hypaethral Temple in Hirapur.
Besides the temples, Bhubaneswar has many other tourist attractions that you can visit on your tour to Bhubaneswar. Some of the prominent attractions in Bhubaneswar are the modern architectural buildings of BDA Nicco Park, Fortune Tower and Info City. You can also visit an educational show or exhibition at the Samanta Planetarium, Kalinga Stadium and Science Park or go for a picnic at the IG Park. You can also visit a stunning collection cactus at the Cactus Park in Bhubaneswar on your tour to Bhubaneswar with Tourism of Orissa packages.
Khandagiri and Udaygiri caves are the other major attractions in Bhubaneswar that you can visit on your tour to Bhubaneswar. Set on the Kumargiri Hills, these caves are popular for their historical significance and rock paintings. Of particular interest are the Ganesh Gumpha, Pavana Gumpha, Sarpa Gumpha and Bagh Gumpha.
Tours to Bhubaneswar also serves as a one-stop shop for handicrafts and other souvenirs from all over Orissa. Shop at Sambalpuri Bastralaya, Ekamra Haat and Utkalika on your tour to Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
There are many hotels and lodges in Bhubaneswar where you can stay on your tour to Bhubaneswar, Orissa.
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