Bhubaneswar Travel Guide & Tips

Language

Odia is the dominant language in Bhubaneswar which is spoken by the locals here. However, people understand and speak other languages such as Hindi, English and Bengali. Getting around the local places in Bhubaneswar is quite easy because there is no communication gap among the locals and tourists.

Architecture & Heritage

After India won its independence from the British, the capital of Odisha shifted from Cuttack to Bhubaneswar. The modern city of Bhubaneswar was designed in the year 1946 by Otto, a German architect. Although the modern city was designed during this year, yet the history of the entire area dates back to the 3rd BCE and earlier. The heritage of Bhubaneswar comprises of the finest Kalingan temples which shows a remarkable confluence of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainsim. This architectural marvel is surrounded by green forests and a peaceful atmosphere which adds a dash of surreality to this large, otherwise cosmopolitan city.

Food

An essential Bhubaneswar travel guide offers you with a host of places for local food and upscale dining. While the ‘traditional food’ of several places may sound boring, the traditional food of Odisha is simply a delight to the taste-buds with a dash of contemporary flavors. Developed over time and preserved over through the centuries, some of the must-try authentic Odia dishes in Bhubaneswar are dalma, ghanta, pakhala, saaga, khatta, besara, ghuguni, chhena poda, pahala rasgulla and chenna jhilli.