Biju Patnaik International Airport 30 min
Pathani Samanta Planetarium (21 min) Astronomical displays are cast onto the roof of this modernistic government-run planetarium. Museum Of Tribal Arts And Artefacts. (20 min) Museum displaying tribal costumes jewelry art household objects musical instruments & more. Jayadev Vatika (17 min) Park Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens (25 min) Landscaped park with a rose garden cactus collection musical fountain & a lake with paddle boats. Lingaraj Temple (30 min) Ancient Hindu temple compound featuring carved stone towers courtyards & numerous shrines. Nandankanan Zoological Park (41 min) Zoo with 1 500 animals including white tigers & pangolins plus a botanical garden & scenic lake. Khandagiri And Udayagiri Hills (14 min) Bramehswara Temple (36 min) Temple architecture and history Dhauli Shanti Stupa (47 min) Striking white peace pagoda & Buddhist shrine constructed atop Dhauli Hill in 1972. Rajarani Temple (34 min) A large lawn abuts this 11th-century stone Hindu temple known for its intricate sculptures. Sri Ram Temple (16 min) Temple and architecture Parsurameswara Temple (32 min) This Orissan Hindu temple from the Shailodbhava period is dedicated to Shiva & features carvings. Mukteswara Temple (32 min) Buddhist temple constructed in the 10th century known for its highly ornamental arched gateway. Odisha State Museum (29 min) Large museum with many historical artifacts natural history exhibits art & a library. |