Nandankanan Zoological Parkनंदनकानन
A forest zoo near Bhubaneswar, known for white tigers. Closed on Mondays.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKhordha, Odisha
Coastal Odisha
Coastal Odisha
Best time to visit1 November to 28 February
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Height50 m above sea level
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyNandankanan, Bhubaneswar
EntryEntry ticket per person · extra for the safari and the ropeway · closed Mondays
ClosuresClosed on Mondays
About Nandankanan Zoological Park
A zoo and botanical garden set in a forest of Chandaka by Kanjia lake, about 20 km from Bhubaneswar. It is known for its white tigers, and has lion and tiger safari drives, a ropeway across the lake, a reptile park and a good gharial enclosure. Closed on Mondays. Go on a weekday morning in winter, as it is crowded on holidays and hot by noon in summer.
What to see and do
- White tigers
- Lion and tiger safari drives
- Ropeway across Kanjia lake
- Reptile house and gharials
- Botanical garden
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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- Udayagiri and Khandagiri CavesKhordha, Odisha · CavesJain rock caves from over two thousand years ago with Kharavela's inscription, on the edge of Bhubaneswar.
- Lingaraj TempleKhordha, Odisha · Temples & ShrinesBhubaneswar's great eleventh century temple, in the Kalinga style. Non-Hindus can look from a platform.
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