Caution
Dhauli in August
Odisha, India
Too wet for comfortable visits
Why August scores 2/5
Weather
Heavy monsoon
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy. road condition: Excellent. public transport: Auto/taxi from Bhubaneswar. from nearest city: Bhubaneswar 12km (25min). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. note: Full Bhubaneswar medical infrastructure nearby.. ambulance: 108. nearest hospital: Bhubaneswar hospitals — 10km
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full coverage — near Bhubaneswar
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Powerful history lesson — Ashoka story, Short visit (1 hour), White Peace Pagoda striking, Flat hilltop — partially stroller OK, Near Bhubaneswar (12km)
Elevation
30m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗tourists
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January at Dhauli — Ashoka rock edicts in cool morning light |
| February | 5/5 | February Shanti Stupa gleams white against blue sky |
| March | 4/5 | Morning visits to the Kalinga War site still… |
| April | 3/5 | The hilltop bakes — quick visit from Bhubaneswar… |
| May | 2/5 | Hot |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon greens the battlefield — dramatic… |
| July | 3/5 | July at Dhauli: 26–32°C, Odisha monsoon thick. Peace pagoda in mist is moving — doable half-day, edicts hard to read when wet. |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | Heavy monsoon |
| September | 4/5 | September freshness at the battleground is… |
| October | 5/5 | October — stand where an emperor's conscience changed the world |
| November | 5/5 | November morning at Dhauli — 2,300 years of history in perfect light |
| December | 5/5 | December visitors add Dhauli to their Bhubaneswar heritage walk |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bhubaneswar 12km (25min). Roads: Excellent. Self-drive: Easy. Public transport: Auto/taxi from Bhubaneswar. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
30m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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