Known as the temple city of Odisha, Bhubaneswar offers travellers a chance to strengthen their faith in the Hindu religion. It offers cultural, arts and adventurous activities for those looking to spend time with nature or spiritual rejuvenation. Bhubaneswar is known for boasting ancient temples which are some of the best architectural masterpieces of India. Senior travellers can easily enjoy their travel to this city as it is easily accessible for senior citizens.

Here are some of the reasons why senior travellers must visit Bhubaneswar.

Historical Exploration

History buffs are in for a treat, as Bhubaneswar boasts more than 700 temples, many of which are centuries old. Lingaraja Temple, Mukhteswar Temple, Raja Rani Temple, etc., are some of its most renowned temples for which people from all around the country come for pilgrimage. Museums like the Odisha State Museum and Museum of Tribal Arts and Artefacts offer peaceful yet informative displays of the culture of Odisha along with its history. It is accessible to senior travellers as many of the temples were developed to adapt physical accessibility.

Infrastructure

Senior travellers will find Bhubaneswar very accessible. It has well-constructed roads, stays, hotels, public transport, etc. Cabs, taxis or local TukTuks are also available to see the city and enjoy the local colours of Bhubaneswar. The city is also said to have a low crime rate as well as welcoming locals and is not that crowded if you go off-season.

Cultural Festivals

Odisha has a beautiful culture, one that has various tribal arts and is displayed joyfully with different festivals. The culture is depicted through various forms of art such as exhibitions, dance, music, and stalls selling handmade trinkets and memorabilia. Senior travellers can take part in festivals like Ratha Yatra, Konark Dance Festival or Odisha Dance Festival where the environment is coloured with Odisha’s Culture and has stalls representing the local foods and artist’s works.

Architecture

Temples of Bhubaneswar represent different eras of History. They tell beautiful stories through art apart from adding beauty to the city’s architecture. Temples in Bhubaneswar are adorned with carvings and beautifully constructed archways. Stone sculptures, carved doors and patterns like sacred animals or lotus, etc., along with cosmic motifs, mantras, mythical creatures like Nagas and symbolic figures are also commonly seen on Temples in Bhubaneswar.