Entry formalities in Bhubneshwar
Entry formalities in Bhubneshwar
Foreign National require a Valid Passport and Indian Visa. There is not separate permit required for visiting Orissa. However, prior permission is required for visiting a few tribal pocket by foreigners (which can be organized through the Tour Operators). There is a restriction for entry of Non-Hindus into some of the living shrines of the State.
There is an entry fee to visit some monuments (Sun Temple at Konark, Rajarani Temple, Khandagiri - Udayagiri Caves at Bhubaneswar, Ratnagiri-Lalitfiri Udayagiri Buddhist Complex and the Wildlife Sanctuaies including Nandakanan and also the Museums. Nandankanan and the State Museum remain closed on Mondays.
Accessibility:
By Air: The Bhubaneswar Airport is linked with all metros (Delhi, Mumbai, Kalkata, Chennai) by regular Indian Airlines flights. Other major cities provide convenient connecting flights through the metros.
By Rail: Indian Railways provide a network of Fast and Superfast Trains to all major cities of Orissa from different parts of India.
By Road: Orissa is criss-crossed by a network of excellent National/State Highways. Regular Bus services are available from/to all major cities of the State and a number of cities like Kalkata, Raipur, Tata Ranchi, Vizag etc. in the adjoining states.
Taxi and Auto: Rickshaws are available at all important tourist centres and cities which can be hired on negotiated rates. In some of the vehicles there could be meters but the operator prefers negotiated rates. Auto Rickshaw are cheaper than the taxis.
By Sea: There is no regular passenger Ship but Chartered Ships and Cruse Liners call at Pradeep Port, a major sea port of India.
