Nandankanan Zoological Park
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Planning a visit to Nandankanan Zoological Park
A large zoological park and botanical garden set in forest just outside Bhubaneswar, best known for its white tigers. It is the one stop on the Bhubaneswar circuit that genuinely works for children, and it needs more time than most people budget — the grounds are wide, spread out, and covered on foot.
Know before you go
- From Puri
- About 75 km — roughly 2 hours by road
- From Bhubaneswar
- About 15 km from the city centre
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours to cover the grounds
- Best time to go
- Morning, when the animals are most active
The park is normally closed on Mondays. Confirm before you build it into a fixed itinerary.
What you'll see
- The white tiger enclosure
- Lion and bear safari rides
- The ropeway across Kanjia Lake
- Botanical garden on the far shore
Pair it with
These sit on the same day's route as Nandankanan Zoological Park.
