Day Trips in Bhubaneswar
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Nandankanan Zoological Park.
Edit ThisLiterally meaning the 'Garden of Pleasure', Nandankanan is a combination of a beautiful botanical garden, a zoo and a sanctuary. Situated 20 kms from Bhubaneshwar, Nandankanan provides perfect escape from the hustle & bustle of the city. The quite enviornment of Nandankanan is set amidst a vast expanse of the Chandaka forest where the flora and fauna flourish in their most natural habitat and environment.
The zoo at Nandankanan is world famous for its white tigers. In 1980, for first time, three white cubs were born to normal coloured parents. Leopards, Lions, more..
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Udaygiri and Khandagiri Hills & Caves.
Edit This7 kms from Bhubaneshwar are the twin hills of Udaygiri and Khandagiri. Built by Kharavela around 1st - 2nd Century BC for Jain monks, they are excellent examples of Jain Cave art. The famous caves of Hathigumpha (elephant cave) in Udaygiri, RaniGumpha (Queen’s cave) also in Udaygiri, with upper and lower stories, spacious courtyards and extremely delicately designed friezes bear witness to the sophistication the architectural styles had attained as early as the first Century BC.
Courtesy : Prasanta Varma : Every year the Kharavela Mahostava is being organised at more..
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