Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves during your travels in Bhubaneshwar. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
You can find out about the history of Bhubaneshwar with a trip to Infocity Square. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the temples while you're in the area.
"The location and the hotel is very nice. Staff was excellent. Rooms are very spacious and nice. Bathrooms are very good. This the best hotel we have stayed in Orisa compared to other hotels."
"A really good hotel at a really good central location on the Marine Drive in Puri. Spacious and spotless room, high-end toiletries, extremely courteous staff, great balcony on the fourth floor to chill and a truly world-class restaurant. All at competitive prices. Do highly recommend and will only book at Golden Retreat for my next Puri visit. "
Hostels can be a less expensive alternative to Odisha hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 4 hostels in Odisha. Treebo The Aura offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. Reba Beach Resort - Hostel has free in-room WiFi and free parking. Hotel Bansal Residency is another low-cost option.
What are the best cheap things to do in Odisha?
Sightseeing doesn't have to be expensive. You if want to get outdoors, try a visit to Bindu Sagar or make a stop at attractions like Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves. Be certain a visit to Vishwa Shanti Stupa is in your plans.
![Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE Sun Temple at Konark in Orissa, India. It is believed that the temple was built by king Narasimhadeva I of Eastern Ganga Dynasty[2] in 1255 CE.[3] The temple complex is in the shape of a gigantic chariot, having elaborately carved stone wheels, pillars and walls. A major part of the structure is now in ruins. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site[4] and has also featured on various list of Seven Wonders of India. The temple is 35 km from Puri and 65 km from Bhubaneswar.
The name Konark derives from the combination of the Sanskrit words, Kona (corner or angle) and Ark (the sun), in reference to the temple which was dedicated to the Sun God Surya.[4]
The monument was also called the Black Pagoda'(Kaala Pagoda) by the European sailors. In contrast, the Jagannath Temple in Puri was called the White Pagoda. Both temples served as important landmarks for the sailors.[5] Konark Sun Temple used Iron beams for its structure.
The temple was originally built at the mouth of the river Chandrabhaga, but the waterline has receded since then. The temple has been built in the form of a giant ornamented chariot of the Sun god, Surya. It has twelve pairs of elaborately carved stone wheels which are 3 meters[4] wide and is pulled by a set of seven horses (4 on the right and 3 on the left).[6] The temple follows the traditional style of Kalinga architecture. It is carefully oriented towards the east so that the first rays of sunrise strikes the principal entrance.[4] The temple is built from Khondalite rocks.[7][8]
The original temple had a main sanctum sanctorum (vimana), which was supposedly 229 feet[6] (70 m) tall. Due to the weight of the superstructure (70 m tall) and weak soil of the area, the main vimana fell in 1837.[9] The audience hall (Jagamohana), which is about 128 feet (39 m) tall, still stands and is the principal structure in the surviving ruins. Among the structures, which have survived to the current day, are the dance hall (Nata mandira) and dining hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156018/09fea146-89a8-4536-94db-75e3922ba387.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
