Biju Patnaik International Airport 29 min
Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens (22 min) Landscaped park with a rose garden cactus collection musical fountain & a lake with paddle boats. Parsurameswara Temple (32 min) This Orissan Hindu temple from the Shailodbhava period is dedicated to Shiva & features carvings. Jayadev Vatika (14 min) Park Chandaka Forest (49 min) Large forested nature reserve with trails an elephant sanctuary lookout towers & tours. Odisha State Museum (29 min) Large museum with many historical artifacts natural history exhibits art & a library. Rajarani Temple (32 min) A large lawn abuts this 11th-century stone Hindu temple known for its intricate sculptures. Lingaraj Temple (32 min) Ancient Hindu temple compound featuring carved stone towers courtyards & numerous shrines. Mukteswara Temple (33 min) Buddhist temple constructed in the 10th century known for its highly ornamental arched gateway. Museum Of Tribal Arts And Artefacts. (20 min) Museum displaying tribal costumes jewelry art household objects musical instruments & more. Pathani Samanta Planetarium (21 min) Astronomical displays are cast onto the roof of this modernistic government-run planetarium. Khandagiri And Udayagiri Hills (13 min) Nandankanan Zoological Park (41 min) Zoo with 1 500 animals including white tigers & pangolins plus a botanical garden & scenic lake. Sri Ram Temple (14 min) Temple and architecture Regional Museum Of Natural History (21 min) Museum with a botanical garden for the visually impaired a vivarium & hands-on activities for kids. |