A short-stay option for business travellers, transit passengers or anyone with a single free day in the temple city. This works because Bhubaneswar's core heritage sites — the Old Town temples, the caves and Dhauli — sit within a 15-kilometre radius, so a single well-planned day covers the essentials without an overnight commitment being wasted on transfers.
The one night is placed after sightseeing rather than before, so a late-arriving guest still gets a full working day before departure the next morning.
Tour highlights
- Lingaraj Temple exterior and Old Town walk
- Mukteshwar and Rajarani temples
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves
- Dhauli Shanti Stupa
Who this tour is for
This 2 days / 1 night itinerary is planned as a value trip and suits solo, couple, family, group travellers. It leans towards heritage, culture interests, so it works best if you want heritage temples, culture on the road.
Unsure about timing? Our season-by-season guide to visiting Odisha and how many days Odisha needs explain how the coast, wildlife parks and tribal districts change month to month. Every day of this route can be re-sequenced or extended before you confirm.
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
- Day01
Bhubaneswar heritage day
Bhubaneswar
- Morning
- Arrival and check-in; Old Town walk — Lingaraj (external viewpoint for non-Hindu guests), Mukteshwar, Rajarani.
- Afternoon
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves.
- Evening
- Dhauli Shanti Stupa at sunset.
- Overnight
- Bhubaneswar
- Day02
Departure
Bhubaneswar
- Morning
- Odisha State Museum or Ekamra Haat, subject to time, then transfer for departure.
Inclusions
- Chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle for the full itinerary
- Accommodation on twin-sharing basis with breakfast
- All toll, parking, driver allowance and state taxes
- Local coordination support throughout the trip
Exclusions
- Airfare and train fare to and from Odisha
- Monument entry fees, camera fees and guide charges unless specified
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses
- Boat rides, safari permits and activities unless specified
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Important notes
- Non-Hindus are not permitted inside the Lingaraj Temple sanctum; the compound and architecture are viewable from the designated platform.
Booking information
- This itinerary is shared as a written quotation once your dates, group size and vehicle category are known — request a Get a Quote callback to begin.
- Enquiries are confirmed only after written confirmation of dates and vehicle category.
- Advance payment secures accommodation and transport; balance is payable before travel commences.
- Peak-season and festival dates require earlier confirmation.
Cancellation information
- Cancellation terms depend on hotel and transport supplier policies for your dates.
- Written cancellation requests are processed in the order received.
- Festival, Rath Yatra and peak-season bookings may carry stricter supplier terms.
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Destinations on this route
Central Odisha
Bhubaneswar
The Temple City and state capital — the densest surviving concentration of Kalinga temple architecture in India, plus the region's main air and rail gateway.
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Central Odisha
Dhauli
The site of the Kalinga War and Emperor Ashoka's rock edicts, marked today by a white Japanese-built Shanti Stupa.
ExploreCentral Odisha
Khandagiri
The smaller, less-visited twin of the Udayagiri caves, with rock-cut Jain monastic cells and a hilltop Jain temple still in use.
ExploreCentral Odisha
Udayagiri
Odisha's most significant rock-cut cave complex, carved as monastic quarters for Jain monks under King Kharavela around the 2nd century BCE.
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Central Odisha
Cuttack
Odisha's former capital and silver-filigree city, set on an island between the Mahanadi and Kathjodi rivers.
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Attractions covered
Cabs & transport
Transport for this route
Bhubaneswar Airport Transfer
Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller with chauffeur
- Capacity
- 3 – 12 passengers depending on vehicle chosen
- Luggage
- 2 – 15 bags depending on vehicle chosen
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Bhubaneswar Local Sightseeing Cab
Sedan or SUV with chauffeur
- Capacity
- 3 – 6 passengers
- Luggage
- 1 – 2 bags for a day out
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Ertiga Cab Hire in Odisha
Maruti Ertiga or equivalent
- Capacity
- 5 – 6 passengers
- Luggage
- 2 – 3 medium bags plus cabin bags
Subject to availability. Vehicle category is confirmed in writing at the time of booking.
Read before you go
Travel guides for this trip
Destinations · 8 min read
Bhubaneswar Travel Guide: The Temple City
Bhubaneswar, Odisha's capital, holds one of India's densest concentrations of surviving temples, headlined by the 11th-century Lingaraj Temple.
Getting Around · 6 min read
Bhubaneswar Airport Guide: Arrival, Transfers and Onward Travel
Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) sits about 6 km from central Bhubaneswar and roughly 60 km — about 1.5 hours by road — from Puri.
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