Parks & Gardens

Bhubaneswar offers a diverse range of green spaces, from the expansive Ekamra Kanan Botanical Gardens to specialized medicinal groves like Ekamra Bana. These urban retreats feature unique thematic elements, such as the renewable energy exhibits at Biju Pattnaik Energy Park and the literary heritage of Jayadev Vatika. Visitors can explore extensive cactus collections, dedicated rose gardens, and serene meditation areas near historical landmarks, reflecting the city's commitment to both conservation and public recreation.

Forest Park (Biju Patnaik Park)

Central urban park featuring a large bronze statue of Biju Patnaik, a musical fountain, and paved walking tracks.

Ekamra Kanan

The city's largest botanical garden, managed by the Regional Plant Resource Centre. It houses a vast cactus house, a rose garden, and a lake.

Ekamra Bana

A medicinal plant garden located on the western bank of Bindu Sagar lake, featuring over 200 species of traditional Ayurvedic herbs.

Buddha Jayanti Park

Landscaped park in the Niladri Vihar area featuring a large statue of Lord Buddha, a meditation pavilion, and a jogging track.

Biju Pattnaik Energy Park

Educational park focused on renewable energy, featuring solar-powered lighting, a science pavilion, and demonstrations of non-conventional energy sources.

Jayadev Vatika

An expansive herbal and medicinal garden named after the 12th-century poet Jayadev, featuring walking trails and designated picnic spots.

BDA City Centre (NICCO Park)

Leisure park combining green spaces with amusement rides, water features, and a small lake for boating.

Rose Garden

Specialized garden area featuring various cultivars of roses, located within the Regional Plant Resource Centre complex.

Swami Vivekananda Park

Urban park featuring a prominent statue of Swami Vivekananda and landscaped lawns.

Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja BDA Park

Landscaped public park named in honor of the classical Odia poet, featuring seasonal flower beds and walking paths.