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Bhubaneswar forms one of the vertices of the Golden Triangle the other two being the cities of Puri and Konark where the famous Jagannath Temple and Sun temple are located. The Lingaraj Temple of old Bhubaneswar, built in the 11th century, is the temple noted for its ancient history. The Khandagiri and Udaygiri, situated on the outskirts of the city are home to monuments of the Jain monks.
The State Museum of Bhubaneswar offers an extensive collection of archaeological artifacts, weapons, local arts and crafts as well as insights into Odisha's natural and tribal history. The Tribal Research Institute Museum with its authentic tribal dwellings, created by the tribal craftsmen offers a bird's eye view of the State's tribal heritage.
Chilka Lake - the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent is home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals. The lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources. The lagoon hosts over 160 species of birds in the peak migratory season. Birds from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea and other remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia, Central and southeast Asia, Ladakh and Himalayas visit the place every year.
Bhitar Kanika National Park is famous for its second largest mangrove ecosystem. The tiger reserve and waterfalls in Simlipal National Park are a must watch among all the places. The Gharial Sanctuary at Tikarpada and the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in Gahirmatha turtle sanctuary also feature on the list of avid nature watchers.
Cuisine
Bhubaneswar is a gastronomic delight, famous for its seafood and sweets. Fresh Lobsters and crabs brought in from the Chilika Lake nearby are sold each morning at the local Haats, which initially evolved as weekly markets, but now is open throughout the week. Rasagolla, chhenapoda, rasabali, chennajhilli and various other sweets that originated in Odisha as well as spicy fast food such as the local Cuttack-chaat and ‘dahi bara-aloo dum’, various kinds of rolls are sold throughout the city.
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