Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa, is also popularly known as the “Temple City of India”, named after Tribhuvaneswar, “Lord of Three Worlds” or ‘Lord Lingaraj’. It is an important Hindu pilgrimage centre. The History of the city stretches back over 2000 years. The area first appears as ancient capital of Kalinga. With facilities to cater to every type of visitor, Bhubaneswar makes an ideal tourist destination. It is the largest city in Odisha and is a centre of economic and religious importance in Eastern India. The city is also known for its rich and varied heritage arts, crafts and dance.  Khandagiri-Udayagiri caves, Nandankanan Zoological Park, Odisha state Museum, Dhauli Shanti Stupa, Regional Museum of Natural History, Sun Temple-Konark and Jagannath Temple-Puri along with the Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary are major attractions in and around Bhubaneswar. Chilka lake is an important habitat and breeding ground for both resident and migratory and aquatic birds, most notably flamingos, is 100kms away from Bhubaneswar. More details for travel around Bhubaneswar and Odisha can be obtained in the following link: https://odishatourism.gov.in/content/tourism/en.html