Said to be the ‘Soul of Incredible India, the scenic, serine and sublime (these are the adjectives the city is popular with) Bhubaneswar is a confluence of its rich past and modernisation. The capital city of the coastal state of Odisha is one of the oldest cities in India and is said to be a centre of economic and cultural importance in Eastern India. It is one of the fastest-developing cities in India, thus, an appropriate MICE destination. Apart from being famous for its temples, beaches, wildlife reserves, monuments and festivals, the city also showers its love and hospitality on visitors.
The places of interest that delegates can visit post events include Lingaraj Temple, Ananta – Vasudeva Temple, Dhauli, Udaygiri and Khandagiri Cave, etc. The ‘city of temples’ enjoys a great connectivity with other cities of the state as well as the country. It is part of the Golden Triangle, which also includes Puri and Konark, and is among the most visited places in eastern India.
The nearest airport, Biju Patnaik International Airport or Bhubaneswar Airport, is located about 6 kilometres away from the city centre. The flights to and from Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Visakhapatnam operate daily. Bhubaneswar Railway Station connects the city with other cities of the state and the country. Apart from state-owned buses, private buses also serve the city. Baramunda bus stand serves as the main bus stand with buses to and from other major cities of India plying regularly. It is about 5 kilometres away from the city centre.