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Best walking routes in Bhubaneswar

13 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

3.8 scoreHills 0/106.1 kmBest —
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#1
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Bhubaneswar in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

11 stops8.6 km3 h 30 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~4 h 10 min.

Inside: Rajarani Temple (~20 min) + Lingaraja Temple (~20 min). Estimates only.

8.6 kmdistance3 h 30 minwith stops11stops~4 h 10 minfull day+5 mgain
3.7 sights7.6 efficiency0.1 hills8.6 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 55 min+ up to 4 h 40 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Odisha State Museum
  2. Tribal Research Institute Museum
  3. Baitala Deula
  4. Rajarani Temple (inside ~20 min)
  5. Lingaraja Temple (inside ~20 min)
  6. Ananta Vasudeva Temple
  7. Bhaskareswar Temple
  8. Muktesvara deula
  9. Brahmeswara Temple
  10. Parsurameswara Temple
  11. Sisupalgarh
11–39 m

Photo: ViewpointRangan Datta WikiCC BY-SA 4.0

5.1/10
#2
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One Hour in Bhubaneswar: A Short Walk

1 hour

5 stops2.4 km1 h 20 min

2.4 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
4.2 sights6.9 efficiency0.0 hills8.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Rameshwar Deula
  2. Baitala Deula
  3. Rajarani Temple
  4. Lingaraja Temple
  5. Ananta Vasudeva Temple
22–28 m

Photo: ViewpointChowbeypialiCC BY-SA 4.0

5.0/10
#3
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Bhubaneswar in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

9 stops4.8 km2 h 25 min

4.8 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops9stops+0 mgain
3.6 sights7.6 efficiency0.0 hills6.4 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 4 h 20 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Odisha State Museum
  2. Tribal Research Institute Museum
  3. Rameshwar Deula
  4. Baitala Deula
  5. Narayani Temple
  6. Kedareswar Temple
  7. Ananta Vasudeva Temple
  8. Rajarani Temple
  9. Lingaraja Temple
21–39 m

Photo: ViewpointUser:TinucherianCC BY 3.0

4.6/10
#4
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Churches of Bhubaneswar in 2 Hours

Churches

5 stops2.5 km1 h 10 min

2.5 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
1.5 sights8.1 efficiency0.0 hills7.2 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Rameshwar Deula
  2. Baitala Deula
  3. Bharati Math
  4. Gangeswara and Yamuneswara Temples
  5. Markandeshwar
23–28 m

Photo: ViewpointPrateek PattanaikCC BY-SA 4.0

3.9/10
#5
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Temples & Shrines of Bhubaneswar Walk

Temples Shrines

8 stops6.3 km2 h 45 min

6.3 kmdistance2 h 45 minwith stops8stops+10 mgain
3.4 sights7.4 efficiency0.2 hills2.1 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+10 m climb along route
  1. Kapilesvara Siva Temple
  2. Lingaraja Temple
  3. Rajarani Temple
  4. Yameshwar Temple
  5. Ananta Vasudeva Temple
  6. Kedareswar Temple
  7. Parsurameswara Temple
  8. Brahmeswara Temple
11–29 m

Photo: ViewpointBalajiCC BY-SA 3.0

3.9/10
#6
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Ward 60, Bhubaneswar: Walking Route

DistrictWard 60

11 stops2.8 km2 h 20 min

2.8 kmdistance2 h 20 minwith stops11stops+0 mgain
2.2 sights6.6 efficiency0.0 hills7.9 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Markandeshwar
  2. Aisaneswara Temple
  3. Parvati Temple, Odisha
  4. Lingaraja Temple
  5. Rajarani Temple
  6. Ekamreswar Temple
  7. Kartikeswar Temple
  8. Dakara Bivisaneswara Temple
  9. Hanuman Temple, Kedara-Gouri
  10. Ananta Vasudeva Temple
  11. Kedareswar Temple
21–28 m

Photo: ViewpointPattnaik.chandanCC BY-SA 4.0

3.9/10
#7
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Bhubaneswar Loop Walk from Lingaraja Temple

Loop

20 stops4.1 km4 h

4.1 kmdistance4 hwith stops20stops+5 mgain
1.4 sights6.9 efficiency0.1 hills9.2 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 5 h 40 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Lingaraja Temple
  2. Parvati Temple, Odisha
  3. Chitrakarini Temple
  4. Gangeswara and Yamuneswara Temples
  5. Hanuman Temple, Kedara-Gouri
  6. Mahakala-Mahakali Temple
  7. Ananta Vasudeva Temple
  8. Champakeswara Temple
  9. Sampoornajaleswara Temple
  10. Subarnajaleswara Temple
  11. Kotiteertheswara Temple
  12. Uttaresvara, Bhimesvara and Asta Shambhu Temples
  13. Narayani Temple
  14. Mohini Temple
  15. Markandeshwar Temple
  16. Bharati Math
  17. Yameshwar Temple
  18. Papanasini Temple Complex
  19. Makareswar Temple
  20. Aisaneswara Temple
20–29 m

Photo: ViewpointSandeepsahoCC BY-SA 4.0

3.8/10
#8
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Hidden Gems of Bhubaneswar in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops4.2 km2 h 10 min

4.2 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops8stops+5 mgain
1.1 sights7.3 efficiency0.1 hills8.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Chintamanisvara Siva Temple
  2. Brahma Temple, Bindusagar
  3. Narayani Temple
  4. Kedareswar Temple
  5. Mahakala-Mahakali Temple
  6. Yameshwar Temple
  7. Parvati Temple, Odisha
  8. Markandeshwar
21–34 m

Photo: ViewpointChinmayee MishraCC BY-SA 4.0

3.6/10
#9
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Ward 54, Bhubaneswar: Walking Route

DistrictWard 54

11 stops2.7 km2 h 15 min

2.7 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops11stops+0 mgain
1.1 sights7.3 efficiency0.0 hills7.8 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 3 h insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Rameshwar Deula
  2. Uttaresvara, Bhimesvara and Asta Shambhu Temples
  3. Narayani Temple
  4. Mohini Temple
  5. Markandeshwar Temple
  6. Yameshwar Temple
  7. Papanasini Temple Complex
  8. Makareswar Temple
  9. Chitrakarini Temple
  10. Suka and Sari Temples
  11. Mahakala-Mahakali Temple
20–29 m

Photo: ViewpointSsriram mtCC BY-SA 4.0

3.6/10
#10
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Ward 55, Bhubaneswar: Walking Route

DistrictWard 55

5 stops2.3 km1 h 20 min

2.3 kmdistance1 h 20 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
1.4 sights7.4 efficiency0.0 hills6.7 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 1 h 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Lakshmaneshwar, Bharateshwar and Satrughaneswara Temple
  2. Chintamanisvara Siva Temple
  3. Nageshwar Temple
  4. Brahma Temple, Bindusagar
  5. Baitala Deula
24–36 m

Photo: ViewpointDr. Sadasiba PradhanFAL

3.5/10
#11
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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Bhubaneswar

Walking tour

11 stops10.7 km4 h

10.7 kmdistance4 hwith stops11stops+27 mgain
2.9 sights7.5 efficiency0.5 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 25 min+ up to 4 h 40 min insides+27 m climb along route
  1. Kapilesvara Siva Temple
  2. Rajarani Temple
  3. Rameshwar Deula
  4. Odisha State Museum
  5. Tribal Research Institute Museum
  6. Bhaskareswar Temple
  7. Megheswar Temple
  8. Muktesvara deula
  9. Brahmeswara Temple
  10. Parsurameswara Temple
  11. Sisupalgarh
11–40 m

Photo: ViewpointSsriram mtCC BY-SA 4.0

3.4/10
#12
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2 Days in Bhubaneswar: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days49 stops18.4 km

9.3 kmdistance5 h 35 minwith stops23stops+0 mgain
1.5 sights7.5 efficiency0.0 hills0.0 length
Open Day 1 in Google Maps 1/3 ↗Open Day 1 in Google Maps 2/3 ↗Open Day 1 in Google Maps 3/3 ↗
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 5 min+ up to 6 h 20 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Purbeswara Temple
  2. Dakara Bivisaneswara Temple
  3. Kartikeswar Temple
  4. Gangeswara and Yamuneswara Temples
  5. Lakhyeswara Temple
  6. Suka and Sari Temples
  7. Hanuman Temple, Kedara-Gouri
  8. Mahakala-Mahakali Temple
  9. Ananta Vasudeva Temple
  10. Swarnajaleswara Temple
  11. Champakeswara Temple
  12. Subarnajaleswara Temple
  13. Sampoornajaleswara Temple
  14. Kotiteertheswara Temple
  15. Kedareswar Temple
  16. Bhaskareswar Temple
  17. Astasambhu Siva Temples
  18. Uttaresvara Siva Temple
  19. Megheswar Temple
  20. Muktesvara deula
  21. Brahmeswara Temple
  22. Parsurameswara Temple
  23. Sisupalgarh
11–24 m

Photo: ViewpointSubhashish PanigrahiCC BY-SA 3.0

2.7/10
#13
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Hidden Gems of Bhubaneswar: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops9.6 km3 h 50 min

9.6 kmdistance3 h 50 minwith stops11stops+22 mgain
1.1 sights7.5 efficiency0.4 hills0.0 length
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Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 10 min+ up to 3 h insides+22 m climb along route
  1. Megheswar Temple
  2. Astasambhu Siva Temples
  3. Uttaresvara Siva Temple
  4. Chintamanisvara Siva Temple
  5. Brahma Temple, Bindusagar
  6. Narayani Temple
  7. Kedareswar Temple
  8. Mahakala-Mahakali Temple
  9. Yameshwar Temple
  10. Markandeshwar
  11. Bharateswar Temple
15–34 m

Photo: ViewpointSsriram mtCC BY-SA 4.0

2.5/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Bhubaneswar walking stats

From the 14 rated routes164 stops total49 unique places.

Most climb2 Days in Bhubaneswar: Walking Itinerary — Day 2+29 m along route
Most stops / kmBhubaneswar Loop Walk from Lingaraja Temple4.9 stops per km
Least climbOne Hour in Bhubaneswar: A Short Walk+0 m along route
Most stairsSelf-Guided Walking Tour of Bhubaneswar~0 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest10.7 km2.3 kmSelf-Guided Walking Tour of Bhubaneswar / Ward 55, Bhubaneswar: Walking Route
Places on routes49unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Bhubaneswar FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
Bhubaneswar in One Day: Walking Itinerary (8.6 km, 3 h 30 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Bhubaneswar?
Most months work — check local weather before you go.
Shortest walk?
Ward 55, Bhubaneswar: Walking Route2.3 km, walking 30 min.
One hour in Bhubaneswar?
One Hour in Bhubaneswar: A Short Walk: walking 30 min, with stops 1 h 20 min, 5 stops.
One-day plan?
Bhubaneswar in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 11 stops, ~3 h 30 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 4 h 10 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.