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First Date Ideas in Bhubaneswar: Places Locals Love
Bhubaneswar, the temple city of India, combines ancient architecture with wide green spaces, and Puri and Konark are within easy reach.
Temples and caves
- The Mukteshwar temple, small and beautifully carved.
- The view of the Lingaraj temple complex.
- Climbing the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves together.
Peaceful spots
Dhauli Peace Pagoda at sunset, or a walk around Bindu Sagar.
Arts and food
Ekamra Haat for handicrafts and food stalls, and the Odisha State Museum for history.
Outdoors
Ekamra Kanan botanical garden, or Nandankanan, which combines a zoo and botanical garden.
Day trip
Later, a day trip to the Sun Temple at Konark and the beach at Puri.
A safe first date
Meet somewhere busy, arrange your own travel both ways, and tell a friend where you'll be. A short video call beforehand is the easiest way to check someone is who they say they are.