2 Days / 1 Nightheritage · culture
Bhubaneswar Heritage Tour
Bhubaneswar
- Lingaraj Temple exterior and Old Town walk
- Mukteshwar and Rajarani temples
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves
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The Odisha State Museum in Bhubaneswar holds one of eastern India's more substantial regional collections, spanning archaeology, epigraphy, natural history, arms, and Odisha's distinctive palm-leaf manuscript (pothi) tradition. It is a useful indoor complement to the outdoor temple and cave sites in the city.
For travellers who want context before visiting Konark or the Old Town temples, the museum's sculpture and epigraphy galleries provide background that is otherwise only available through a knowledgeable guide on site.
History and context
The museum's collection of palm-leaf manuscripts is particularly significant, reflecting a regional scribal and illustrative tradition unique to Odisha, alongside sculpture recovered from sites across the state.
Why visit
- Palm-leaf manuscript gallery, a tradition specific to Odisha
- Sculpture recovered from temple sites across the state, useful context before visiting Konark or Bhubaneswar's temples
- A practical indoor option during the heat of the day or monsoon rain
Things to see
- Palm-leaf manuscript (pothi) gallery
- Archaeology and epigraphy sections
- Natural history and tribal artefact displays
How to reach
- Central Bhubaneswar, about 3 km from the railway station
Travel tips
- Photography rules vary by gallery — check at the entrance before using a camera
- A good first stop before visiting Bhubaneswar's temples or Konark, for historical context
Plan your journey
Tour packages including Odisha State Museum
2 Days / 1 Night
8 Days / 7 Nightsheritage · culture · pilgrimage
Odisha Culture & Heritage Tour
Bhubaneswar — Puri — Konark — Cuttack — Raghurajpur — Pipili
- Lingaraj, Mukteshwar and Rajarani temples in Bhubaneswar
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves
- Konark Sun Temple with a licensed guide
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6 Days / 5 Nightsheritage · culture · pilgrimage
Odisha Temple & Culture Circuit
Bhubaneswar — Cuttack — Puri — Konark — Raghurajpur — Pipili
- Chronological Kalinga temple walk through the Bhubaneswar old town
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri Jain rock-cut caves
- Dhauli's Ashokan rock edicts and Shanti Stupa
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