Bhubaneswar Hotels Near Udayagiri Caves

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Bhubaneswar is situated in a historical area in Odisha and is one of the major tourist spots. Known for its hundreds of temples, Bhubaneswar is a modern capital city with traditional roots. Other than its temples the city also has the amazing Khandagiri and Udaygiri caves that are situated on the outskirts. Read on to know more about the caves and also check out some great hotels in Bhubaneswar near Udaygiri caves.

The state of Odisha is situated to the south of West Bengal on the eastern shores of India. The state is known for its untouched natural beauty and also for its culture and heritage. The one time powerful Kalinga Empire as it was previously known is probably most famous for its temples and also for changing the heart of a cruel emperor Asoka.

Bhubaneswar is one of the earliest post independence planned cities of India and is popularly known as City of temples. It has been named so because according to legends the city used to have more than three thousand temples but now most of them have been razed or left to the fury of nature. The most famous temple that also is a landmark is the Lingaraj temple ...
... in the Old Town area. In importance it is considered second only to the world famous Sri Jagannath Temple of Puri.

The Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are situated outside Bhubaneswar and are carved out of two adjacent hills. It is a belief that the ornately carved caves were made as a resident for Jain monks somewhere between 180 -170 BC. There are several beautiful inscriptions all over the caves which are a real treat for the eyes. In Udayagiri the most amazing structure is the Ranigumpha (The Queens Cave) which is a huge two storied cave structure. Some of the caves are quite ancient and in ruins but the rest are well preserved for tourists. There is also a park nearby where you can observe the large stone architectures made by the ancients. The caves are barely 8-10kms away towards the Baramunda bus stand and visitors can easily find vehicles like private taxis and buses to take them there.

Hotels in Bhubaneswar near Udayagiri

Hotel Swosti Premium is among the finest luxury class hotels in Bhubaneswar that is situated close to the Udayagiri caves which is around 12kms away. The hotel is 4kms from the railway station and 6kms from the airport. Hotel facilities include lavish rooms, mini-bar, 4 dining options, bar, 24-hour coffee shop, swimming pool with Jacuzzi. The room rates start from Rs.4560.

Another fine hotel is Hotel Pushpak that is situated barely 2kms away from the main railway station. One of the oldest and most popular budget hotels, it enjoys wide recommendations from customers who have praised its location and services. Hotel facilities include comfortable and well equipped rooms and 4 dining options, complimentary pickup facility and a travel desk. The room rates start from Rs.1200.

For more such great hotels in Bhubaneswar and budget hotels in Bhubaneswar near selective locations check out hotelpushpak.com that has a fine collection.