'''Bhubaneswar''' is the capital of the East Indian state of Orissa.
Understand
Bhubaneswar is known for its architecture and ancient temples.
The 10th century Lingaraja temple, dedicated to Shiva, has been described as "the truest fusion of dream and reality." The surface of the 55 meter high Lingaraja temple is covered with carvings. Sculpture and architecture fused elegantly to create a perfect harmony.
This city is most renowned for changing the conqueror to the conquered. The great Kalinga War took place here between Emperor Asoka and Kalinga (the old empire of Orissa). Asoka was overwhelmed at the gory of blood that flowed like a river. Asokan inscriptions still stand testimony for this.
The twin cave groups of Kandagiri and Udayagiri are evidence of the region's antiquity, dating to the 2nd century BC or the early Jain monastery.
Modern Bhubaneswar is a well planned city with wide roads and many gardens and parks. The plan was made by Otto H. Koenigsberger, a German town planner. Though part of the city has stayed faithful to the plan, it has grown rapidly over the last few decades and has made the planning process unwieldy.
Having merged its intriguing past so uniquely with its modern aspirations, it forms an integral link in the Golden Triangle that incorporates the holy city of Puri (Jagannath Temple) and Konark (Sun temple).
Get in
By plane
Indian (formerly Indian Airlines) operates daily flights to and from Delhi(Delhi - Bhubaneswar - Delhi) and Mumbai (Mumbai - Raipur - Bhubaneswar - Mumbai). Check [http://indian-airlines.nic.in/scripts/flightschedule.aspx Flight Schedule]
Jet and JetLite (previously Sahara Airlines) operate a direct flight to and from Delhi and 2 flights daily from Kolkata(one in the morning and one in the evening).
Kingfisher operates direct flights daily from Mumbai, Delhi, Banglore and 2 direct flights daily from Kolkata(one in the morning and one in the evening).
INDIGO Airlines operates daily to Delhi(direct) and Mumbai(via Hyderabad).
By train
Bhubaneswar is situated on the East Coast line from Kolkata to Chennai and is well connected by direct train service to most major Indian cities.
Some major trains connecting Bhubaneswar with:
New Delhi
Rajdhani Express
Neelachal Express
Purushottam Express
Mumbai (Bombay)
Konark Express
Lokmanya Tilak Express
Chennai (Madras)
Coromandol Express
Howrah (Kolkata)
Satabdi Express
Coromandol Express
Howrah Mail
Janasatabdi Express
Jagannath express
Hyderabad (Secunderabad)
Falaknuma Express
East Coast Express
Konark Express
Visakha Express.
For timings and other details check the Indian Railways website [http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ Indian Railways].
By road
Bhubaneshwar is situated on the National Highway no.5 that runs between Kolkata and Chennai. It is 480 km from Kolkata, 445 km from Visakhapatnam, 1225 km from Chennai, 32 km from Cuttack, 130 km from Chilika Lake (Barkul), 184 km from Gopalpur-on-sea, 64 km from Konark, 62 km from Puri.
From Bhubaneswar after traveling 20 km there is a place known as Pipili. This place is famous for patching cloth design locally known as Chandua. From the center of Pipili market one has to take left turn to go towards Konark and the straight road goes to Puri.
Here is a comparable Journey duration by road from three places to each other.
Bhubaneswar to Konark ? 65 km ? Two hours
Konark to Puri - 35 km - One hour
Puri to Bhubaneswar - 60 km ? Two hours
Get around
Getting around in Bhubaneswar does not take much time, due to the perfect town planning and well laid roads. Travel within Bhubaneswar is cheap even by Indian standards.
'''By train'''
Bhubaneswar has no a suburban train network. Except for a couple of passenger trains to Naraj if you want to visit Nandankanan by train.
'''By bus'''
Town buses ply throughout the city. These are government-run and extremely cheap. You can buy bus tickets enroute. Extreme caution is advised in using these buses as typical of any other Indian city.
'''By Car (Local)'''
You can easily visit Bhubaneswar by Car. There are many Car Rental Companies available which Provide world Class Services.
'''Enterprises Car Rental'''
'''Savaari Car Rental''',Savaari [http://www.savaari.com Car Rental Bhubaneswar] has a reputation for providing quality luxury car rentals Bhubaneswar.For more information on online booking of Rental Car in Bhubaneswar, Website:[http://www.savaari.com/user/bhubaneshwar-car-rentals/car-rentals-bhubaneshwar.php]
'''Hertz Car Rental'''
'''By auto-rickshaw'''
Auto-rickshaw drivers in Bhubaneswar are courteous and helpful. Still, negotiate a rate with the driver beforehand, and make sure that the driver understood your destination. For the budget traveler, Bhubaneswar offers shared autos, where you can make journeys even for Rs. 5.
'''By taxi'''
There are several taxi companies operating in Bhubaneswar. They charge by the distance. There is a minimum fare for first few kilometres and for every subsequent kilometre they charge in increments.
Cabs are the best choice in case you want to tour the city all day or visit nearby places. Also, generally there is a special price ('tour package') if you can bargain for it. Foreign nationals are advised to carry local currency.
See
Bhubaneswar is also known as the temple city and there are many excellent examples of Oriya architecture in the old part of the city.
'''Old Town''' Almost all the famous temples of Bhubaneswar are located here most of which were constructed in the 11th to 13th century period. Around 400 temples of varying sizes are located here. Do see Traffic Mahadev, a small temple which acts as a road divider.
'''The Lingaraj temple''' The 10th or 11th-century Lingaraja temple of Bhubaneswar has been described as "the truest fusion of dream and reality." A rare masterpiece, the Lingaraja temple has been rated one of the finest examples of purely Hindu temple in India by Ferguson, the noted art critic and historian. Every inch of the surface of the 55 m-high Lingaraja temple is covered with elaborate carvings. Sculpture and architecture fused elegantly to create a perfect harmony. Foreigners are not permitted inside. However there is a viewing platform next to one of the boundary walls.
'''Bindu sarovara''' is a large lake near to Lingaraj and Ananta Vasudeva temples where there is a drop (bindu) of every holy river in it.
'''Khandagiri''' & '''Udayagiri''' The twin hills, 8 km from Bhubaneswar, served as the site of an ancient Jain monastery which was carved into cave like chambers in the face of the hill. Dating back to the 2nd century BC, some of the caves have beautiful carvings. The Rani Gumpha (Queen's Cave), one of the largest and double-storied, is ornately embellished with beautiful carvings. In the Hati Gumpha (Elephant Cave), King Kharavela has carved out the chronicles of his reign.
'''Dhauli Giri''' is 8 km away from Bhubaneswar looking down on the plains that bore witness to the gruesome war waged on Kalinga by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka, stand the rock edicts of Dhauli. It was here that King Ashoka, full of remorse after the Kalinga War in 261 BC, renounced his blood-thirsty campaign and turned to Buddhism. The edicts are a living testimony to the King's change of heart. He urges his administrators to rule the land with justice and compassion. The edicts are so remarkable that they have been excellently preserved, despite the fact that they date back to the 3rd century BC. A sculpted elephant, the symbol of the boundless powers of Lord Buddha, tops the rock edicts. The Shanti Stupa or the peace pagoda, built through the Indo-Japanese collaboration, is located on the opposite hill.
'''Mukteshwara Temple''' dating back to 10th century is an important transition point between the early and the later phases of the Kalinga architecture. The highlight of the temple is the magnificent torana - the decorative gateway, an arched masterpiece, reminiscent of Buddhist influence in Orissa. This temple is considered to be the gem of Orissan architecture. The beautiful sculptures eloquently speak of the sense of proportion and perspective of the sculptor and their unique ability in the exact depiction of the minutest objects. Mukteswara means "Lord of freedom".
'''Rajarani Temple''' got its name from a red-gold sand stone used, which is called Rajarani locally and the temple has no presiding deity. The temple has intricately carved figurines in various stages of daily chores.
'''The Orissa state museum''' houses a rich collection of sculptures, coins, copper plates, stone inscriptions, lithic and bronze age tools, rare manuscripts written on palm leaves, traditional and folk musical instruments. Rare epigraphic records are preserved in the Epigraphy Gallery.
'''Sri Sri Krishna Balarama Mandir''' - Non-Hindus and foreigners who desire to visit a Hindu temple can go to this temple (ask the autorickshaw drivers for ISKCON,situated on NH5 it costs about Rs. 40 from town) - the devotees are friendly and there is a cheap and clean vegetarian restaurant.
'''Nandankanan Zoo''' is about 15 km outside of Bhubaneswar and has some rare species of animals. Particularly well known for white tigers. A large number of buses ply from Acharya Vihar Square. Hiring an auto rickshaw is also possible. There is a nice lake inside for boating, a ropeway, also the Botanical Garden is adjacent to the zoo.
'''Other Temples of interest'''
Ananta Vasudeva (c. 13th century A.D.)
Bharateswar Temple (c. 6th century A.D.)
Brahmeswar Temple (c. 11th century A.D.)
Laxmaneswar Temple (c. 6th century A.D.)
Markandeswar Temple
Mohini Temple
Papanasini
Parsurameswar Temple(c. 7th century A.D.)
Satrughaneswar Temple (c. 6th century A.D.)
Swarnajaleswar Temples (c. 7th century A.D.)
Vaital Temple (c. 8th century A.D.)
Baya Baba Matha
Ram Mandir
Shirdi Sai Baba Mandir
'''Parks'''
Biju Patanaik Park
Buddha Jayanti Park
Ekamra Kanan / Cactus Garden
Forest Park
Gandhi Park
I.G. Park
IMFA Park
Kharavela Park
S.P. Mukherjee Park
Subas Bose Park
BDA Nicco Park
Fortune Tower
Info City
Kalinga Stadium
Pathani Samanta Planetarium
Science Park
Do
Just walk on the streets, particularly the main markets at Unit 1 or Unit 2. You can experience the Oriya flavor from the street hawkers, shopkeepers, their customers, practically everyone.
Visit the scores of parks in the city. The planetarium for one is good. The science park refreshes your basics and takes you back to school days.
There may be an odd play going on in Rabindra Mandap, opposite the General Post Office. Or a dance program at Soochana Bhavan. This place also had radio news broadcasts (May1998) and a newspaper library.
Go around the rose garden in CRPF square or the recent NICCO park.
Enjoy the architecture of both ancient temples and the modern buildings in Sachivalaya Road.
Take a short trip to nearby places like the above mentioned the Dhauligiri or the Khandagiri-Udaigiri, those moments will always mingle in you memories.
Learn
'''Utkal University''', Vanivihar. The leading university of the state. It had once the distinction of largest university in the world in terms of colleges affiliated to it.
'''Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB)''' [http://www.ximb.ac.in], One of the premier B-schools of India. With an alumni base extending from New Delhi to New York, XIMB is a global figure in imparting quality management education.
'''University Law College''', Vani Vihar, Bhubaneswar : One of the oldest and the renowned law college produced leading lawyers and justices in the State of Orissa.
'''C.V.Raman College of Engineering'''[http://www.cvraman.org], Mahura, Janla, Bhubaneswar. One of the best private technical college with huge infrastructure, affiliated to the Biju Pattnaik University of Technology.
'''College Of Engineering & Technology''', Khandagiri. The most prestigious state-run technical college of the state, affiliated to the Biju Pattnaik University of Technology.
'''KIIT University'''.The eco-friendly wireless e-campus.The youngest university in India.
'''Silicon Institute of Technology'''. It is situated near Sikharchandi Temple, Patia.
'''Orissa Engineering College'''. The oldest private engineering college of the state.
'''SAI International School'''. An International School with global standard facilities starting operations in Infocity area in April 2008
'''ICFAI Business School'''. Established in 2003, has made its presence in the state as a premier center for education offering quality management education.
'''Institute of Technical Education and Research''' [http://www.iter.ac.in] is an autonomous engineering and technology-oriented institute of higher education established in 1996-1997
'''Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)''', '''National Institute of Science Education and Research(NISER)''', '''Institute of Mathematics and Applications''' have recently started taking students and are being expanded. A medical school modeled after '''AIIMS''' is also being constructed.
'''Konark Institute Of Science and Technology''' is a group of Hi-Tech Educational Institute For Engineering.
Work
Bhubaneswar has developed as an information technology hub. Infosys, Satyam, TCS, and others have their facilities here. Many indigenous players are also in the fray. There are a few private agencies that are cropping up.
The best bet would however be if you are a government worker, or at least a PSU employee.
Mostly, your government quarter would be a 10-minute drive from the office. A 30-minute drive to office is considered a very long distance! These quarters are a blessing: there are enough playground and schools nearby. Both market for vegetables and grocery is literally at the doorstep, compared to other cities. One can both breathe clean, unpolluted air and drink pure, surplus water.
Now it is also becoming an education hub. Apart from a lot of engineering colleges, some good B-schools are also there. XIM and IBS are the top two B-schools in Bhubaneswar.
Buy
Silver filigree work.
Hand woven textiles.
local handicraft
gemstone
A lot of local handicraft is available. Look out for pipli handicrafts. .
STPI. Software technology parks of | India
Eat
'''* '''Janak Restaurant''', '''Hotel Janpath''', Bapuji Nagar. Multicuisine.
Web[:-http://www.hoteljanapatha.in] '''E-Mail:-hoteljanapatha@hotmail.com,hoteljanapatha@indiatimes.com''''''
'''Budget'''
Hare Krishna restaurant, Near Railway station. Vegetarian.
Hotel Venus Inn, Bapuji Nagar. Vegetarian. A nearby sweet shop called 'nimapada' sells pretty good Oriya sweets.
'''DALMA''' , Sachivalaya Marg, Unit 4 and KIIT Square, Chandrasekharpur . '''''For authentic oriya cuisine.'''''
'''Mid Range'''
Mayfair, Near Xavier Institute of Management. Multicuisine.
Rice Bowl, Saheed Nagar. Multicuisine.
Pal Heights, Near Xavier Institite of Management. Multicuisine.
Merryland, Nalco Chhak. Multicuisine.
Hakah (Chinese Cuisine),Acharya Vihar
Pizza HUT,Big Bazar
Smokin'Joes(PIZZA),XIMB square
Drink
Not a place to really party out. But you can still chill at the following places .
Liquid, XIM square
Baron and baroness- hotel mayfair lagoon, jaydev vihar
Rob Roy ,hotel Swosti Plaza,Jaydev Vihar
The latest addition to the list is the "10 Downing Street", Mayfair Hotel, where you can bowl, booze, and dance to bollywood numbers from 9 to 11PM. This place is currently attracting crowds.
DESIRE, PAL HEIGHTS. Good interiors , a perfect place for boozing & to chill out.
Budget
There is a variety of options fron as low as 150 to 4000 rupees. . Foreign travellers are requested to the 3 star hotel and above range. These would range from 1000 to 5000 rupees.
Ashok Nagar
Hotel Swarna, 129 Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2535109, 2535882. Rs. 400 ? 700.
Hotel Gunjan, 149/D, Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2533024, 2530934 (fax: +91 674 2539171). Rs. 200 ? 650.
Hotel Kanishk, 134 Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2532961. Rs. 175 ? 650.
Hotel Basera, 45 Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2533686, 2531314. Rs. 400 ? 650.
Santosh Lodge, 149/A, Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2532713. Rs. 90 ? 230.
Central Lodge, 147 Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2533803. Rs. 40 - 220.
Times Guest House, A-1, D, Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2531191, 2535863 (fax: +91 674 2536258). Rs. 130 ? 700.
Hotel Trident, 138 Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2531180, 5560779. Rs. 125 ? 300.
Sashirekha Lodge, 146 Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2532730. Rs. 80 ? 150.
Anant Lodge, 34 Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2530949. Rs. 100 - 150.
City Lodge, 55 Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2531393. Rs. 140 ? 650.
City Guest House, 38, Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2533146. Rs. 130 ? 300.
Jayaram Lodge, 140 Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2533252. Rs. 30 ? 150.
Sambeet Palace, A/5 Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2535559, 669, 889 (sambit_resorts@yahoo.com, fax: +91 674 2536559). Rs. 400 ? 900.
Swarna Lodge, 9 Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2533634. Rs. 50 ? 200.
Chandrakala Guest House, 74, Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2532411, 2535346. Rs. 225 ? 600.
The Kanchan Plaza, 123, Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2532273, 2533315. Rs. 375 ? 1,195.
Anjali Palace, 43 east, Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2533625, 2536927. Rs. 200 ? 550.
Anup Guest House, 44, Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2531162. Rs. 200 ? 650.
Bapuji Nagar
'''Hotel Janpath''', 29 Janpath, Bapuji Nagar, +919337046699, +91 674 2531147, 2531547, 2533747 Web:-[http://www.hoteljanapatha.in] '''E-Mail:-hoteljanapatha@hotmail.com,hoteljanapatha@indiatimes.com''', fax: +91 674 2539268). Rs. 200 ? 1,000. (Quality of Room is Poor, Spider Web and Cockroach, Service is worst, No running hot water need to pay extra for hot water Rs. 10 per bucket, No Soap, Towel provided, for the same cost Orissa State Tourism Dept., Yatri Nivas and Panta Nivas is doing good (Belive me ? Good Service, Clean worth for money))
Bicky Inn, 61 Janpath, Unit-III, +91 674 2536435, 2535466 (fax: +91 674 2534714). Rs. 500 ? 1,400.
Swagat Inn, 219, Bapuji Nagar, +91 674 2530486-487, 2531994-995. Rs.300 ? 700.
Venus Inn, 217 Bapuji Nagar, +91 674 2531908, 2531738, 3099944 (venusinn@hotmail.com, fax: +91 674 2532779). Rs. 200 ? 780.
Hotel Blue Heaven, 260 Bapuji Nagar, +91 674 2531979 (fax: +91 674 2532381). Rs. 150 ? 800.
Hotel Sashi, 222 Bapuji Nagar, +91 674 2533371, 2533041. Rs. 225 ? 800.
Hotel Apsara, 18 Bapuji Nagar, +91 674 2530724, 2533724 (apsara-yellopage@rediffmail.com). Rs. 250 ? 700.
Cashino Lodge, Bapuji Nagar, +91 674 3950971. Rs. 120 ? 350.
Hotel Chand, 89 Bapuji Nagar, +91 674 2530692, 2533348. Rs. 60 - 800.
City Palace, 258 Bapuji Nagar, +91 674 2532178. Rs. 250 ? 300.
Budha Nagar
Hotel Bhagwatniwas, 9 Budha Nagar, +91 674 2310902, 2313708, 3094401. Rs. 160 ? 900.
The Eden, 77 Budha Nagar, +91 674 2311178. Rs. 150 - 550.
Samita Lodge, 74 Budha Nagar, +91 674 2311513 (fax: +91 674 2311925). Rs. 130 ? 250.
Ratna Lodge, 73 Budha Nagar, +91 674 2311384. Rs. 100 ? 200.
Aristo Lodge, 61 Budha Nagar, +91 674 2311093. Rs. 100 ? 500.
Hotel Shatabdi, 71 Budha Nagar, +91 674 2314202, 2311741. Rs. 300 ? 600.
Hotel Golden Palace, 79,Budha Nagar, +91 674 2310944, 2311394 (hgp@india.com, fax: +91 674 2314293). Rs. 300 ? 1,000.
Hotel Deepali International, 54, Budha Nagar, +91 674 5560678, 5560679. Rs. 300 ? 1,000.
Hotel Sevashraya, Kalpana Square, +91 674 3095006, 2312706 (hotelshevashraya@hotmail.com). Rs.150 ? 600.
Hotel Pushpak, Kalpana Square, +91 674 2310185, 2311843 (pushpak_hotel@yahoo.co.in, fax: +91 674 2409067). Rs. 550 ? 1,200.
Atithi Bhawan, Kalpana Square, +91 674 2311068. Rs. 50 ? 100.
Jolly Lodge, L/3, Kalpana Square, +91 674 2311641. Rs. 50 ? 120.
Hotel Ekamra Inn, 90 Buddha Nagar, Kalpana Square, +91 674 2310381, 2311732. Rs. 150 ? 550.
Hotel Padma, Kalpana Square, +91 674 2313330, 2313331 (fax: +91 674 2310904). Rs. 70 ? 450.
Cuttack Road
Bhubaneswar Hotel, Cuttack Road, +91 674 2313245, 2313246. Rs. 350-700.
Hotel Upasana, 2282 Cuttack Road, +91 674 2310044, 2314144 (upasana_bbsr@yahoo.co.in, fax: +91 674 2312949). Rs. 450 ? 700.
Hotel Swagat, Cuttack Road, +91 674 2313879, 2314597, 5560334. Rs. 225 ? 650.
Hotel Rajdhani, Cuttack Road, +91 674 2312731 (fax: +91 674 2311950). Rs. 180 ? 550.
Hotel Payal, Cuttack Road, +91 674 2570893. Rs. 175 ? 600.
Yatrinivas, Cuttack Road, +91 674 2575838. Rs. 150 ? 630.
Bishram Bhawan, Cuttack Road, +91 674 2312321. Rs. 175 ? 550.
Atithi Niwas, Cuttack Road, +91 674 2310012, 5560691. Rs. 180 ? 650.
Khandagiri
Cave View Resorts, Khandagiri, +91 674 2472288, +91 9437072288. Rs. 200 ? 1,000.
Kharvela Nagar
Hotel Priya, A-30/1, Kharvela Nagar, +91 674 2393901, 2394279, 2393841, 2394259. Rs. 180 ? 800.
Hotel Blue Star, SCR-3, Kharvela Nagar, +91 674 2390264, 2539655. Rs. 100 ? 500.
Janata Lodge, 155 Kharvela Nagar, +91 674 2534579. Rs. 40 ? 170.
Hotel Gayatri, A-30,Kharavela Nagar, +91 674 2393079 (fax: +91 674 2392901). Rs. 180 ? 850.
Jharana Inn, 24, Kharavela Nagar, +91 674 2395212. Rs. 200 ? 500.
Sahid Nagar
Hotel Upendra, B/63 Sahid Nagar, +91 674 2547337, 2544940. Rs. 100 ? 300.
Hotel Blue Wheel, Sahid Nagar, +91 674 2546646, 2546441 (fax: +91 674 2544691). Rs. 400 ? 950.
Shakti Guest House, B-48, Sahid Nagar, +91 674 2545244. Rs. 100 ? 300.
Hotel Heritage Inn, B-63, Sahid Nagar, +91 674 2546589. Rs. 500 ? 1,500.
Station Square
Hotel Jajati, Station Square, +91 674 2390352. Rs. 300 ? 900. [Infosahay] Rs 100 for extra person. This is opposite to the station at walkable distance.
Hotel Nandan, 27/A, Station Square, +91 674 2535347, 2534997. Rs. 400 ? 700.
Hotel Richi, 122 A, Station Square, +91 674 2534619, 639, 308, 2535309 (hotelrichi@sify.com, fax: +91 674 2539418). Rs. 250 ? 950. Rs. 900 ? 1100 (A/C).
Chandan Lodge, Station Square, +91 674 2534581. Rs. 100 ? 290.
Elegant Guest House, 1/A, Station Square, +91 674 2539054 (fax: +91 674 2539120). Rs. 200 ? 400.
Old Station Bazar
Hotel Lingaraj, Old Station Bazar, +91 674 2313555, 2312555. Rs. 200 ? 850.
Hotel Kamala, Old Station Bazar, +91 674 5560241, 2570975. Rs. 250 ? 600.
Other areas
Panthanivas, O.T.D.C., Ltd., Lewis Road, +91 674 2432314/ 2432515 (otdc@skycable.net). Rs. 375 ? 750.
Hotel Rajmahal, Rajmahal Square, +91 674 2532448, 2536370-72. Rs. 200 ? 950.
Hotel Ridge Residency, Baramunda,, +91 674 2354099, 2354725 (ridge_residency@rediffmail.com, fax: +91 674 2550800). Rs. 350 ? 750.
Hotel Ashraya, 357 Rasulgarh, +91 674 2580583. Rs. 125 ? 6000.
Hotel Mayfeel, 730(P), N.H-5, Nayapalli, +91 674 2421297, 3947497. Rs. 275 ? 770.
Suraj Guest House, M- 37 Samanta Vihar, +91 674 2300573. Rs. 150 - 600.
Park View Palace, 86 Ekamra Marg,Unit-6, +91 674 2595111. Rs. 600 ? 1,100.
Official Guest Houses
State Guest House, +91 674 2410671, 2410819, 2410969. Rs. 150 ? 1250.
Nalco Guest House, Nalco Nagar, +91 674 2300402, 2300952. Rs. 400 ? 600.
Mid-range
Hotel Gouri, Lewis Road, +91 674 2433443, 2433371 (bikashpattnaik2001@yahoo.com). Rs. 350 ? 1,000.
Hotel Arya Palace, 126/B, Ashok Nagar, +91 674 2536131 to 34 (fax: +91 674 2536129). Rs. 800 ? 1,400.
Hotel Leavender, N5-33E, IRC village, +91 674 2551313, 2554554. Rs. 750 ? 3,500.
Hotel Urmi, 424 Rasulgarh, +91 674 2582392, 2580401 (fax: +91 674 2584147). Rs. 350-600.
Hotel Srikrishna, 110 Station Square, +91 674 2535380, 2534031, 2531067 (fax: +91 674 2531085). Rs. 750- 1,875.
Hotel Abadhut, 225, Bapuji Nagar, +91 674 2531617. Rs. 300 ? 800.
Hotel Grand Central, Old Station Bazar, +91 674 2313411, 12,13 (grandcentral@satyam.net.in, fax: +91 674 2313454). Rs. 950 ? 2,500.
Hotel Sahara, 76, Budha Nagar, +91 674 3094239 (hotelsahara@reddiffmail.com). Rs. 395 ? 1,095.
Royale Mid Town, 52-53, Janpath, +91 674 2536138 to 141 (midtown@royalehotels.com, fax: +91 674 2536142).
Hotel Ginger, Opp Nalco Headquarters, Jayadev Vihar Nayapalli, Bhubaneshwar 751 013, Phone: +91-674 -666 3333, Fax: +91-674-230 3966, Booking email: reservations.bhubaneshwar@gingerhotels.com, Tariff Rs. 1299 to 2500
Splurge
Hotel Trident Hilton, Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar-13, tel. +91 674 2301010/ 2300890/2300891, Fax +91 674 2301302, E-mail: bhubaneswar@trident-hilton.com, Tariff Rs. 5,100 ? 14,000
Swosti Plaza Ltd., P-1, Jayadev Vihar, tel. +91 674 2301936 to 2301940, Fax +91 674 2301880, E-mail: splaza@sancharnet.in, Tariff Rs. 3,025 ? 13,750
'''MAFAIR Lagoon''', 8-B, Jayadev Vihar, tel. +91 674 2360101 (20 lines), Fax +91 674 2360236, E-mail: lagoon@mayfairhotels.com, Tariff Rs. 8,500 ? 28,000.For more in details visit [http://www.mayfairhotels.com/bhubaneswar/abouttheresort.asp MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts]
Hotel Swosti (P) Ltd. , 103 Janpath, tel. +91 674 2535778, 2535779, Fax +91 674 2534794, E-mail: hsplbbs@sancharnet.in, Tariff Rs. 2,750 ? 7,150
Hotel Sishmo, 86/A-1, Gautam Nagar, tel. +91 674 2433600 ? 605, Fax +91 674 2433351, E-mail: hotelsishmo@satyam.net.in, Tariff Rs. 2,200 ? 4,200
'''The CROWN''', A1(a), IRC Village, Nayapalli, tel. +91 674 2555500, Fax +91 674 2550001, E.mail:thecrown@vsnl.net, crown@ortel.net, Rs. 3,000 ? 7,500 For more in details visit www.thecrown.in
The New Marrion, 6, Janpath, tel. +91 674 2431055, 2431056, Fax +91 674 2380860, E-mail: themarrion@sancharnet.in, Tariff Rs. 1,950-8,500
Hotel Keshari, 113, Station Square tel. +91 674 2534994-995, 2535093-095, Fax +91 674 2535553-554, E-mail: keshari@orissaindia.com, Tariff Rs. 675 ? 2,800
The Presidency, 1471/A&1472, Nayapalli, tel. +91 674 2559565/66/67/68, Fax +91 674 2559571, E-mail: info@thepresidencyindia.com, Tariff Rs. 1,850 ? 4,500,
The Triumph Residency, 5B,Sahid Nagar, tel. +91 674 2545718,2545710, Fax +91 674 2512168, E-mail: triumphresidencybbsr@rediffmail.com, Tariff Rs. 2,000 ? 7,000
Hotel Kalinga Ashok, Gautam Nagar, tel. +91 674 2431055, 2431056, Fax +91 674 2432001, Tariff Rs. 1995 ? 2995
Stay safe
It is a generally peaceful city with hardly any history of violence. Avoid travelling late in night as the city tends to sleep early.
This is a urban society. The temples are managed in the age-old traditions so be aware of the Hindu rituals and traditions before entering them. Make sure to take off your footwear when u enter a temple or any household. Women in particular needed to be cautious in their clothing and ''hygiene'', but that has changed now. Wear cool, white clothes in summers.
Also this was a paan-chewing country side. Be aware that anyone, from any corner can spray a mouthful of chewed tobacco. The good thing is that these stains are washable--but even this is changing now. The city has a cleaner look, with adequate arrangement for dustbins made by the local municipal authorities.
Cope
It tends to be too hot in summer. So be careful if it comes in itinerary during April/May. Otherwise, it is welcome weather all through the year. The evenings are very tender and cool.Be aware of the many touts near to the tourist places--railways, temples, and hotels. The 'Pandas' can be notorious if not shown respect. But be within your limits and a polite no (sometimes repetitive) will be ok to avoid getting cheated.in case you have an issue with a auto driver or taxi then please report immediately to a polce outpost. There is always one around the corner. The police are also very helpful or just call 100.
Get out
Puri
Konark
Berhampur
'''Silk city ''' Berhampur is called as silk city.it is around 180 km from Bhubaneswar.
'''Rock city''' Kodala is called rock city it is around 60 km from Berhampur.
'''Chilika lake''' is regarded as the Mecca for birdwatchers. It is about 100 km from Bhubaneswar. The brackish water being the reason for its amazing bird diversity, it is the second largest brackish water lake in Asia.
'''Manglajodi''' in Chilika is a fishing village on the banks of the lake. it would be better to contact the local conservation group Wild Orissa, who will suggest a good guide who can take you around and will help you hire a boat too.
'''Bhitarkanika National Park''', roughly 120 km North of Bhubaneswar, is home to the largest population of Saltwater Crocodiles (''Crocodylus porosus'') in all of India and is home to the largest known living crocodile at 23 feet in length. The park also features a wide variety of other wildlife, including a rare Albino Saltwater Crocodile.
MALLS:
Pantaloons,Shaheed Nagar.
Big Bazaar: 1.Kharvel Nagar
2.Patia
The World,Kalinga Stadium
Vishal Mega Mart,IRC Village
Reliance Fresh Mart,ctc-puri road,lewis road.
Miknik Mall,Nayapalli