Top 10 Best Picnic Places in Bhubaneswar
#057 – Enjoy the View from Barunei Hill in Bhubaneswar
November 10, 2025If you love nature and peaceful places, Barunei Hill is a must-visit spot near Bhubaneswar. This beautiful hill is known for its green surroundings, cool breeze, and the famous Barunei Temple. It’s a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature away from the city crowd. Why Visit Barunei Hill Why It Matters Architectural & Natural […]
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#055 – Andharua Picnic Place – A Perfect Picnic Place Near Bhubaneswar
November 5, 2025If you are looking for a peaceful and green place to relax with your family and friends, Andharua is a great picnic spot near Bhubaneswar. Surrounded by nature, it offers a calm atmosphere away from city noise. You can spend a lovely day here enjoying the cool breeze, green surroundings, and beautiful views. It’s a […]
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#028 – Explore Aanand Van – Bhubaneswar’s Urban Forest Retreat in Kalinganagar
September 5, 2025In a city known for its temples and heritage, Bhubaneswar also offers refreshing natural escapes. One such green haven is Aanand Van, an urban forest retreat located in Kalinganagar, on the city’s outskirts. Designed to reconnect people with nature, this eco-park is a perfect spot for relaxation, recreation, and rediscovering the joy of open spaces. […]
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#025 – Sikharchandi Hill Bhubaneswar : A Divine Escape into Nature and Faith
September 5, 2025Bhubaneswar, famed as the city of temples, offers more than its grand shrines and lively streets—it also treasures quiet retreats where spirituality embraces nature. Among these hidden gems is Sikharchandi Hill, a sacred and scenic escape on the city’s edge. Blending devotion with adventure, it draws pilgrims, trekkers, and nature enthusiasts in equal measure. […]
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#024 – Botanical Garden Bhubaneswar: A Living Showcase of Odisha’s Flora
September 5, 2025Bhubaneswar, known as the Temple City of India, has another side that celebrates the quiet beauty of nature—the State Botanical Garden. Located within the lush expanse of the Nandankanan Wildlife Sanctuary, this 75-hectare wonderland is a living showcase of Odisha’s diverse flora. More than a garden, it is a place where conservation, education, and recreation […]
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#018 – Jayadev Vatika Bhubaneswar : Where Nature Meets Devotion and Verse
August 29, 2025Jayadev Vatika—situated in Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar—is a verdant tribute to the 12th-century saint-poet Jayadeva, revered for his devotional masterpiece Gita Govinda. Crafted by the Odisha Forest Development Corporation, this 39-hectare urban refuge stands as a “jungle away from jungle”. Nature, Art & Biodiversity in Harmony Plant Heritage: Home to over 300 plant species, including medicinal […]
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#013 – Visit Ekamra Kanan Park – The Regional Plant Resource Centre
February 7, 2016Established in 1985, spread over more than 500 acres of land, Ekamra Kanan is the biggest botanical garden and park in Bhubaneswar. Ekamra Kanan is part of Regional Plant Resource Centre (RPRC – http://www.rprcbbsr.com/) which is a research organization of Govt. of Odisha working on the conservation of plant biodiversity. The Ekamra Kanan park is […]
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#007 – Visit Deras Dam, Jhumka Dam and Chandaka Dampara Elephant Sanctuary
March 8, 2015Deras Dam, Jhumka Dam and Chandaka Dampara Elephant Sanctuary are the Eco-Tourism spots near Bhubaneswar. Deras Dam is one of the main water reservoirs inside Chandka Dampara Elephant Sanctuary. Though this was built as a minor irrigation project and few small canal originates from it, this also serves as a water hole for animals in the sanctuary. Rain […]
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#004 – Visit Udayagiri and Khandagiri
November 30, 2014Udayagiri and Khandagiri hill and caves are reflections of an era when Bhubaneswar was an important center of practice and promotion of “Jainism”. The caves in the twin hill were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela – between 193 BCE to 170 BCE (i.e. 2nd century BCE). Udayagiri has […]
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#002 – Visit Dhauligiri
October 11, 2014Dhauligiri and Daya River Bank is the place of the “Kalinga War” – fought in the year 261 BC. This is the place, where Mauryan emperor the Great Ashoka conquered the Kingdom of Kalinga after winning the massive battle that caused the death of more than 100,000 Kalinga warriors fighting to protect their homeland. The bloodshed had changed […]
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