Bhubaneswar trip planner: best time, cost and things to do
Temple city with ancient Kalinga architecture and a gateway to Puri and Konark. The best time to visit Bhubaneswar is October to February, and April to June is best avoided (heat and humidity). Plan 1 day; on the ground you can expect about ₹900 to ₹6,200 per person per day.
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Bhubaneswar at a glance
- State
- Odisha
- Best months
- October to February
- Best avoided
- April to June (heat and humidity)
- Suggested stay
- 1 day
- Nearest airport
- BBI (in town)
- Nearest railway station
- Bhubaneswar (BBS)
- Good for
- heritage, spiritual
- Ground cost per person per day
- ₹900 budget, ₹2,250 mid-range, ₹6,200 comfort
How much does a trip to Bhubaneswar cost?
About ₹900 (budget), ₹2,250 (mid-range) or ₹6,200 (comfort) per person per day, two sharing a room and a cab, excluding the journey to Bhubaneswar.
What to eat in Bhubaneswar
- Dalma
- Chhena poda
- Pakhala bhata
- Rasagola
Top things to do in Bhubaneswar
- Lingaraj Temple: An 11th-century Kalinga masterpiece, still a working temple. about 1.5 hours. free entry. Non-Hindus view it from a platform outside
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves: 2,000-year-old Jain caves with the Hathigumpha inscription. about 2 hours. entry about ₹25
- Mukteshwar and Rajarani temples: The 'gem of Odisha architecture' and its red-gold neighbour. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹25
- Dhauli Shanti Stupa: Where Ashoka turned to Buddhism after the Kalinga war. about 1.5 hours. free entry
- Chausath Yogini Temple, Hirapur: A rare open-air circle of 64 yoginis. about 1 hour. free entry
- Odisha State Museum: Palm-leaf manuscripts and Kalinga sculpture. about 1.5 hours. entry about ₹10
- Nandankanan Zoo: White tigers and a lion safari in a forest zoo. about 3 hours. entry about ₹50
- Ekamra Haat: Handloom and handicraft market for Odisha's crafts. about 1.5 hours. free entry
How to get to Bhubaneswar
To reach Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar has its own airport (BBI), and Bhubaneswar (BBS) is the railway station.
Frequently asked questions about Bhubaneswar
When is the best time to visit Bhubaneswar?
The best months for Bhubaneswar are October to February. April to June: heat and humidity. Prices for stays and flights rise around holidays and long weekends, so book early for those dates.
How much does a trip to Bhubaneswar cost?
On the ground in Bhubaneswar a budget trip costs about ₹900 per person per day, a mid-range trip about ₹2,250 and a comfortable one about ₹6,200, assuming two people share a room and a cab. That covers stay, food and local transport but not the journey to Bhubaneswar. TripRoast works out the full cost per person from your city, including transport.
How many days do you need in Bhubaneswar?
Plan at least 1 day in Bhubaneswar. It works well as a short break.
What should you eat in Bhubaneswar?
Try Dalma, Chhena poda, Pakhala bhata, Rasagola.
How do you get to Bhubaneswar?
To reach Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar has its own airport (BBI), and Bhubaneswar (BBS) is the railway station.
Similar places to visit
- Puri, Odisha
- Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
- Chilika Lake, Odisha
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Amritsar, Punjab
- Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh
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