Bhubaneswar, also known as the Temple town of India, is not just famous for its grand temples adorned with beautiful architecture but also for being the Centre of Business and Commerce. The city’s ancient history has been an attraction for the pilgrims across India.
Bhubaneswar in its literal terms means Lord of the Universe and true to its name it has quite a few number of temples and historic places surrounding it. Today, Bhubaneswar is not just about the rich past that it carries in itself, it has also evolved as a Business hub and has come a long way ever since.
Though there are many places to explore and much history to learn about this place, one shouldn’t miss the opportunity of visiting some wonderful places around it. Two of such places that one shouldn’t miss are:
Puri –
Puri is one of the ‘Must Visit’ pilgrimage sites. It is one of the Char Dhams and is also a very beautiful place that one should visit.
One can enjoy the architecturally beautiful temples and also can choose to relax by the beach. It is also a great place to taste some of the delicious vegetarian dishes. One should try the Oriya food in Puri nevertheless, one can also indulge in Chinese, South Indian and roadside stops for food. One can hire Bhubaneswar to Puri taxi and get to this beautiful place.
Puri is very famous for the Sri Jagannath Puri Temple and has been regarded as a Pride of India. Built in the 11 th Century by King Indradyumna, this temple is regarded as an abode for Lord Jagannath (a form of Lord Vishnu).
Apart from this temple, Puri is also very famous for its beaches. One needs to take some time off and visit these beaches.
Puri Beach –
One can find a fine coastline filled with the natural beauty of the Bay of Bengal in this beach. It is located 35 km away from the Sun Temple. This beach is recommended for one and all looking to get away from the city for some peace and solitude.
Konark –
Konark is famous all over the world as the state of Sun Temple. Not only that, this place also comes under the UNESCO World Heritage Site. One should visit this place during the Annual Dance festival when the whole city is in the festive mood.
The Annual Dance Festival that takes place here is a full five day long cultural delight where in, unique dance talents from all over the country are invited and given the stage to perform. As the cherry on the cake, these celebrations happen on the backdrop of the Sun temple which only adds to the magnificence of the whole place.
Another place that one should visit is the Sun temple which is an architectural marvel built in the 13 th Century. One can hire a Bhubaneswar to Konark cabs to get to these place.
Konark is also very famous for the pristine beaches found there. Konark beach is one of cleanest beach around the country where in, one can enjoy the nature of the place by taking a walk or just lazing around on the beach.
To add to the beauty of the beach, one can also visit the various eateries around the beach which are famous for serving some of the most delicious vegetarian as well as no vegetarian dishes. One must try the Bengali style prepared fish fry once in Konark.
Overall, Puri and Konark are two wonderful places to visit where in, one will not just be able to spiritually cleanse oneself, but also can enjoy the stillness of nature and loose in the calmness of it. One can hire cabs and enjoy the pristine waters view of these places.
