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9 Days in Bhubaneswar: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

chotu ff

19 Jan 2024

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Embark on a 9-day adventure in Bhubaneswar, where ancient temples and modern delights await. Immerse yourself in the rich history at Lingaraj Temple and Mukteswara Temple. Discover the serenity of Dhauli Shanti Stupa and the vibrant Mausima Temple Square. Indulge in mouthwatering treats at local favorites like Rice bowl, Dalma, and Bob's Baked Company. Get ready for an unforgettable journey through the cultural heart of Odisha.

Trip to Bhubaneswar

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Temples, Museums, and Delicious Delights

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$52

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$ 8

Hotel Venus

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

10 - 12 min

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Directions

State Tribal Museum

Museum displaying tribal costumes, jewelry, art, household objects, musical instruments & more.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$5

48 - 58 min

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Directions

Madhusudan Das Park

Landscaped park named after the first graduate and advocate of Odisha.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$3

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Monginis, Lingaraj Vihar

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Rice bowl

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 2Bananas, Temples, and Underwater Wonders

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$40

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$ 10

Lets Go Bananas

Cafe | Gaming | Lounge

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Mukteswara Temple

Buddhist temple constructed in the 10th century, known for its highly ornamental arched gateway.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Chausathi Yogini Temple, Hirapur

Roofless, round 9th-century temple with over 50 carvings of goddess-like figures known as yoginis.

10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

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$3

20 - 24 min

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Directions

CIFA Aquarium

Small aquarium featuring a variety of colorful fish & aquatic plants, plus outdoor ponds.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

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$3

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Greenchillyz The Fastfood

1:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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$24

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Dalma

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 3Serene Temples, Aromatic Delights, and Cultural Gems

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$48

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$ 5

Mausima Temple Square

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Dhauli Shanti Stupa

Striking white peace pagoda & Buddhist shrine constructed atop Dhauli Hill in 1972.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

19 - 23 min

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Directions

Baitala Temple

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$3

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Parsurameswara Temple

This Orissan Hindu temple from the Shailodbhava period is dedicated to Shiva & features carvings.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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$3

8 - 11 min

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Directions

New Aroma

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

8 - 11 min

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Directions

DFC

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

Day 4Sweet Treats, Parks, and Ancient Mysteries

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$50

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$ 8

Gangurams

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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Directions

BDA Park

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$3

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Lingaraj Temple

Ancient Hindu temple compound featuring carved stone towers, courtyards & numerous shrines.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

26 - 32 min

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Directions

Rani Gumpha

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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$3

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Bob's Baked Company

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$12

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Hotel Rajbhog

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

Day 5Museums, History, and Culinary Delights

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$29

Venus Inn

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

16 - 23 min

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Directions

Odisha State Museum

Large museum with many historical artefacts, natural history exhibits, art & a library.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Edesia

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$4

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Khana Khazana

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 6Caves, Temples, and Gastronomic Adventures

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$37

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$ 5

Sahoo Omfed

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

5 - 6 min

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Directions

Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

Elaborately carved cave dwellings dating to the 1st c. BCE, topped by an 18th-c. CE Jain temple.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$5

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Hotel Rajbhog

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Breakfast

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 7Cafes, Gardens, and Scientific Marvels

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$49

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$ 5

X-Cafe

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens

Landscaped park with a rose garden, cactus collection, musical fountain & a lake with paddle boats.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$3

16 - 20 min

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Directions

Regional Science Centre Bhubaneswar (Science Park)

Unassuming science museum showcasing interactive displays, plus a garden area with ducks.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$3

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Biryani Street

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Satkaar Resturant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

Day 8Coffee, Gardens, and Celestial Wonders

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$49

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$ 5

Café Coffee Day

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

25 - 30 min

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Directions

State Botanical Garden

Large botanical garden featuring a wide variety of exotic flora, picnic areas & an adjacent zoo.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$3

43 - 52 min

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Pathani Samanta Planetarium

Astronomical displays are cast onto the roof of this modernistic government-run planetarium.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$3

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Satkaar Resturant

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Domino's Pizza

Domino's vision is focused on Exceptional people on a mission to be the best pizza delivery company in the world!.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

Day 9Zoological Wonders and International Flavors

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$59

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$ 5

Tastebuds

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Nandankanan Zoological Park

Zoo with 1,500+ animals, including white tigers & pangolins, plus a botanical garden & scenic lake.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Yusuf Mslikanesi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Moriesh Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Budget breakdown: $461 In total

Activities & Food:$412

Transport:$49