Bhubaneswar
Odisha · east · 45m
Temple City — 700+ temples spanning 2,000 years of continuous worship
Why Special
Lingaraj Temple (11th century, tallest in Bhubaneswar). Khandagiri-Udayagiri Caves (2nd c. BCE Jain rock-cut). Rajarani Temple (erotic sculptures rival Khajuraho). Dhauli Peace Pagoda (Kalinga War site). Modern IT hub.
Festivals & Events
Adivasi Mela
JanJanuary 26 - February 10
16-day tribal fair showcasing 62 Odisha tribes. Tribal art, dance, craft, food stalls. One of India's largest tribal cultural exhibitions.
India's largest tribal cultural exhibition — 62 tribes, 74 dialects under one roof
Dhauli Shanti Utsav
MarMarch/April
Peace festival at the Kalinga War site. Classical dance performances at Dhauli Peace Pagoda. Celebrates Ashoka's transformation.
Celebrating where war ended and peace began — 261 BCE to today
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
Full 4G/5G coverage
WiFi: Hotels, cafes
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: AIIMS Bhubaneswar, Capital Hospital, KIMS (3 km)
Ambulance: 108
Police: Multiple city PS
Getting There
Kolkata 440km (7h), Vizag 350km (6h)
Roads: Excellent NH-16
Public transport: Biju Patnaik Airport with daily flights. Major railway junction.
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: Throughout city
EV charging available
Stay: ₹500–12,000/night
200+ options (budget-hotel, mid-range, luxury, business-hotel)
The stay decisions worth flagging in Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar is Odisha's capital — base for the Diamond Triangle (Bhubaneswar + Puri + Konark), Udayagiri-Khandagiri Jain caves, and Lingaraj Temple. Stay scene is anchored by Mayfair Lagoon (luxury), Trident Bhubaneswar (EIH group), Lemon Tree Premier (business). Stay 2-3 nights for city + Dhauli + Udayagiri day-trips, then move to Puri coast for beach.
Mayfair Lagoon is ₹3-5k more per night than Trident Bhubaneswar — what you get: lagoon-facing villas on a lush campus with 7 F&B venues, tennis courts, spa. Trident gives you modern 5-star old-world-charm reliability with EIH Oberoi-group service. The delta buys you the lagoon setting and villa layout, not closer city-center access.
Mayfair Lagoon Bhubaneswar
5-star resort with lagoon-facing villas across a large campus. 7 F&B venues, spa, tennis courts. Consistently called out for cleanliness, staff service, and breakfast spread. Described by 2026 guests as 'a piece of art, an experience' — unusual for a business-city hotel.
Trident Bhubaneswar
EIH Oberoi-group property — old-world charm combined with modern amenities. Central location, business-hotel reliability, pool. Consistent positive feedback on facilities and service. Mid-price Bhubaneswar 5-star pick.
Lemon Tree Premier Bhubaneswar
4-star about 25 minutes walk from ISKCON Temple. Very clean and well maintained rooms, excellent food service, well-maintained pool. Best value for Bhubaneswar business stays or a tourist looking for modern comfort without 5-star pricing.
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