How To Reach Bhubaneswar
Planning A Trip To Bhubaneswar? Here are some guidelines on how to reach Bhubaneswar
The capital city of Bhubaneshwar in the eastern state of Orissa is a significant pilgrimage centre in Hinduism, with hundreds of temples spread over the entire metropolitan. The spiritual ambience of this city transcends above all religions, while boasting a cultural heritage that is as enthralling as its people and communities. Numerous festivals and art forms of various kinds are an intrinsic part of Bhubaneshwar’s tradition, and also some of its main attractions.
A modern and well planned city, Bhubaneshwar has easy accessibility through all modes of transportation. The capital can also be reached conveniently from all parts of the country; here are some of the best ways to reach Bhubaneshwar.
By Air
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The Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneshwar is the only international airport in the state of Orissa. However, it only operates Air India flights at its international terminal. For those who wish to travel through other flights, need to get into the Kolkata International Airport through a flight of their choice and then travel to the domestic terminal of the airport in Bhubaneshwar. The capital’s city centre is located around 5 km away from the airport.
By Rail
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Bhubaneswar Railway Station is located around 5 km away from the city centre, and is the main railhead connecting the capital to other major cities in the country and the rest of the state through a number of regularly operating trains. Some of the most notable trains passing through this junction are the Rajdhani Express, Puri Express, Coromandal Express, Howrah Mail, and Vishakha Express.
By Road
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Bhubaneswar is easily accessible via bus from a number of neighboring cities and states. The Baramunda Bus Station is the main bus terminal in the city, which has regular bus services available to and from local cities like Cuttack, Puri and Konark, along with interstate buses operated by the Orissa State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC). The State Highways and National Highways make traveling to Bhubaneshwar through private vehicles a convenient option as well.
Getting Around
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The capital of Bhubaneswar is a major metropolitan that has a number of transportation modes available within the city like taxis, buses, cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws for convenient travel around all landmark spots and major attractions.
