2014-08-28

Although Bhubaneswar has been regarded as the city of temples owing to the abundance of rich ancient temple architecture, there’s clearly much more on offer. The moment you land at this beautiful city, you’re likely to fall in love with its sheer simplicity and welcoming mood. If you’re a tourist to Bhubaneswar, and looking for ideas on how to make your holiday in the city enjoyable, this post is designed to assist you with finding Bhubaneswar tourist places. So, let’s take a look at the ultimate Bhubaneswar tourist places list.



A: Movies

Catch a Movie: If you’re a movie buff and fancy Bollywood masala movies, one of our popular cinema theatres in the city is sure to entertain you. In terms of quality of experience, these movie theatres range from decent to excellent, which also include INOX, a pan-India multiplex. The effectively means you’re likely to catch a movie at any part of the day. Here are some of the popular theatres in Bhubaneswar city.

1. Inox

2. Keshari

3. Maharaja

4. Swati

5. Stutee

6. Sriya

7. Ekamra

8. Ravi Talkies

B: Restaurants

George On: When it comes to foods, Bhubaneswar is your oyster. From street foods to continental cuisines at many decent restaurants, you are going to find a place where you belong. You can even choose one of the posh star hotels if you want to experience authentic international dishes. 

9. Dalma

10. Tangerine

11. Hyderabad House

12. The Zaika

13. Food Junction

14. Mainland China

15. Maurya Gardens

16. Deep Down South

17. Nakli Dhaba

18. Asli Dhaba

19. Bollywood, The Crown

20. Priya Restaurant

21. Atmaram Restaurant

22. Trident restaurant

23. Panorama, Swosti

24. Shiraz

25. HAKKA

26. Mainland china

27. Garam Masala

28. Zaika, Pal Heights

29. Breeze – Pal heights

30. Golden Bird

31. Kabab-e-Que

32. Bling It On-Marion

33. Truptee

34. Kebabs Unlimited, HHI

35. The Shanghai Express

36. Punjabi Tadka

37. Dakhin 9

38. Quick Pick

C: Sightseeing

Rajarani Temple

Get Around: Many tourists tend to head straight to temples the moment they land here, but in addition to the temples, there are many other popular tourist places in Bhubaneswar just in case you’re looking for them. From Botanical Garden to Chandaka Sanctuary, there choice could be unending. Here is a list of places you might want to visit.

39. Nandan Kanan Zoo

40. Botanical Garden

41. Khandagiri

42. Udayagiri

43. Dhauli Giri Shanti Stupa

44. Rajarani Temple

45. Mukteshwar and Siddheshwar Temple Complex

46. Parasurameswar Temple

47. Lingaraj Temple

48. Deras

49. Chandaka Sanctuary

50. Yogini Temple at Hirapur

51. Rama Mandir

52. Iskcon Temple

D: Pizza Places

Bite a Pizza: Fond of pizzas? Not to worry! If not too many, there are a couple of renowned pizza outlets in the city which offer great taste in an enchanting ambience. Just spend some time with your friends at those pizza outlets to add more fun to your weekend.

53. Domino’s

54. Pizza Hut

55. Smokin’ Joes

E: Pubs

Let Your Hair Down: Want to make your weekend nights fun and meet new people or make friends? Well, there’s enough opportunity for you in Bhubaneswar. There are a dozen of pubs across the city that serve the right mix and pep up your mood with equally great music. Go shake a leg or two!

Trident Pub

56. Xstacy

57. Desire, Pal Heights

58. Swosti-pub and disc

59. HHI Underground

60. Pegasus Bar & Restaurant

61. Baron and Baroness

62. The Trident bar

63. Presidency Bar

64. Oasis Lounge Bar

65. GRAND CENTRAL ROCK ON PUB

66. COOKS- Bapuji Nagar

F: Coffee Shops

Smell the Coffee: If you want to meet someone over a coffee, there is a wide range of options in the city for you. CCD (Café Coffee Day) has the largest number of coffee outlets in the city and you’re more likely to meet someone over there. If you’re looking for a clam and serene ambience to flip through your novel while sipping refreshing coffee, Chai Bar at Oxford Bookstore (Pal Heights, Jaydev Vihar) has been designed just for you.

67. Cafe Coffee Day

68. Share-a-Cup

69. Silver Streak

70. Cha Bar

71. Tea Pot-Mayfair

72. Zodiac

73. Vineeth

G: Shopping

Shop till You Drop: Nothing makes your vacation more fun and memorable quite like shopping. The good news is Bhubaneswar city offers you a heady range of options whether you’re buying handicrafts or silver ornaments. If you’re more into bargains, Market Building shopping complex comes highly recommended to you.

74. Forum Mart

75. Pantaloons

76. The World

77. Pal Heights

78. BMC Keshari Mall

79. Maruti Mall

80. BMC-Bhawani Mall

81. Ekamra Haat

H: Fun and Leisure (with Family)

Park It: If you are fond of green cover and meadows, spare some quality time with your family at one of the popular parks in the city. If you are a fitness conscious individual, you can choose Kalinga Stadium or Ekamra Park (near CRP) for a healthy beginning. Either way, you’re likely to spend some quality time and come off happy. Even better, treat your family with a memorable trip to the Water Park.

82. Water Park

83. IG Park

84. Ekamra Kanan

85. Biju Pattnaik Park (Forest Park)

86. Ekamra Haat

87. Mausi Maa Park

88. Madhusudan Das Park

I: Educational Outings (with Kids)

Mind Your Kids: Children like vacation in general but there are places in the city your kids will like in particular. Take a tour of the state museum in the city or take them to Tribal Museum at CRP and introduce them to the glorious display of ancient tribal culture of Odisha. They are going to have fun and cherish the trip for life.

89. Orissa State Museum

90. Pathani Samanta Planetarium

91. Science Park

92. Museum of Natural History

93. Tribal Museum

94. Nicco Park

J: Hiking

Go Hiking: How about going hiking while exploring the city’s beautiful tourist destinations! Yes, there are some places worth considering for hiking in this city. Located at a higher altitude, these places have emerged naturally ideal for hiking.

95. Dhauligiri

96. Khandagiri

97. Barunei Pahada

98. Sikharchandi

99. Deras Dam

H: Photography

Capture the City: It’s quite rare to see a visitor to the city without carrying a camera with them. It’s even rarer for them to run out of photography opportunities, thanks to the beautiful and giving city. Talking about photography, there are countless photographers in the city, including amateur and professional ones. Many of them have been born and brought up here and still discover a whole new side of the city through their camera. Considering this fact, it’s not too hard to imagine how much photography opportunity this city presents to a visitor like you during your stay in the city. So what are you going to capture? The ancient temples maybe? The artifacts? Or just simply stand and observe the way of life!

100. Temples Architecture

101: Sculpture and Handicrafts

Did we miss anything there? Please feel free to add it in the comment section and we will update the post right away!

NB: This post has appeared on Discover Bhubaneswar before.

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