46 days in Bhubaneswar Itinerary

A major pilgrimage center for both Hindus and Buddhists, Bhubaneswar boasts a dazzling number of holy sites, temples, and shrines.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Puri Beach and Konark Sun Temple. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bhubaneswar: Puri (Lakshmi Temple, Konark Beach, &more), Cuttack (Qadam-I-Rasool, Mahanadi Barrage, &more) and Konark (Konark Museum, Ramchandi Beach, &more). There's lots more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Nandankanan Zoological Park, identify plant and animal life at Mangalajodi, take in the spiritual surroundings of Shree Ram Mandir, and explore the striking landscape at Dhauli Giri Hills.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Bhubaneswar route planning site.

Pittsburgh, USA to Bhubaneswar is an approximately 28-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10.5 hours traveling from Pittsburgh to Bhubaneswar. Traveling from Pittsburgh in December, things will get much warmer in Bhubaneswar: highs are around 84°F and lows about 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel back home.