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5 Days in Bhubaneswar: Temples, Wildlife, and Culinary Delights

manthan nagdeote

14 Jan 2024

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Bhubaneswar, where ancient temples, vibrant wildlife, and mouthwatering cuisine await. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage at Mausima Temple Square and Lingaraj Temple, get up close with exotic animals at Nandankanan Zoological Park, and satisfy your taste buds with delectable dishes at local eateries. This itinerary is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Odisha.

Trip to Bhubaneswar

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Temple Trails and Cultural Treasures

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$81

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$ 8

Hotel Pushpak

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Mausima Temple Square

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

7 - 10 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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$8

18 - 22 min

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Directions

State Tribal Museum

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$8

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Mughlai King

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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Must Eat

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 2Science Wonders and Parks Galore

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$60

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$ 19

Hotel Pushpak

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Zaika

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

7 - 9 min

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Regional Science Centre Bhubaneswar (Science Park)

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$4

8 - 11 min

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Pathani Samanta Planetarium

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$4

23 - 28 min

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Monginis, Lingaraj Vihar

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$36

12 - 18 min

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Madhusudan Das Park

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$4

33 - 40 min

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Directions

Rice bowl

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$6

Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Serene Stupas

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$87

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$ 22

Hotel Pushpak

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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Directions

Tastebuds

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$24

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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$23

60 - 72 min

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Dhauli Shanti Stupa

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$4

10 - 12 min

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Rasoi Restaurant

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

13 - 16 min

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Gurukripa

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 4Ancient Marvels and Authentic Cuisine

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$80

·

$ 11

Hotel Pushpak

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Lets Go Bananas

Cafe | Gaming | Lounge

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

6 - 8 min

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Lingaraj Temple

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$8

13 - 20 min

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Directions

DFC

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

24 - 35 min

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Pakhala

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 5Caves, Water Park Fun, and Culinary Delights

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$59

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$ 22

Hotel Pushpak

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

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Directions

Sahoo Omfed

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$6

5 - 6 min

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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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$8

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Pahala

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$6

26 - 32 min

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Ocean World Water Park

Wave pool swims & water slides at a family-oriented leisure complex with outdoor dining.

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$15

30 - 36 min

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Sai Krishna Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Budget breakdown: $446 In total

Activities & Food:$365

Transport:$81