Explore Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves
2 hours | Easy | ASI ticket fee
Things to do
Things to do in Bhubaneswar
Odisha, India
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Start with Explore Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves, Visit Lingaraj Temple, Dhauli Shanti Stupa, Mukteshvara Temple. Then use the full Bhubaneswar guide to compare travel tips, reach details, and nearby stays.
Explore things to do in Bhubaneswar in Khordha, Odisha, India, including listed activities, hidden gems, photo spots, and practical trip notes.
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Visit Lingaraj Temple
1.5 hours | Easy | Ancient temple; free entry. Only Hindus allowed.
Dhauli Shanti Stupa
A striking white Buddhist peace pagoda built on the hills where the historic Kalinga War was fought, converting Emperor Ashoka to Buddhism. | 8 km
Mukteshvara Temple
A gem of Kalinga architecture, famous for its magnificent arched stone gateway (Torana) and intricate carvings. | 2 km
Arched stone gateway of Mukteshvara Temple
Photo spot listed in the Bhubaneswar destination record.
White dome of Dhauli Peace Pagoda
Photo spot listed in the Bhubaneswar destination record.
Rock-cut carvings of Udayagiri Caves
Photo spot listed in the Bhubaneswar destination record.
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Good first tap
Marvel at the soaring stone spire of Lingaraj Temple, explore the ancient rock-cut Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, and see the peace pagoda at Dhauli.
Travel tip
Only Hindus are permitted to enter the inner complex of the Lingaraj Temple; others can view it from a raised viewing platform outside.
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