Anandabana

Pet Policy

• Reviews state no pet policy for dogs or other pets at this park.
• One visitor reports stray dogs entering the park, so dogs have been seen on the grounds.
• No pet amenities such as water bowls or pet menus are mentioned by reviewers.

What to Expect

• 89-acre urban forest with lush greenery and nature trails
• Walking, jogging and cycling tracks with cycle rentals
• Ponds with ducks, birds and varied wildlife
• Canopy footbridge, gazebos and rain shelters
• Cafeteria with millet snacks and Koraput coffee
• Low entry fee (about ₹5–₹10) with ample parking
• Yoga decks, book shelves and wheelchair-accessible paths

About

Anandabana (Atal Bihari Vajpayee Anandabana), also known as Anand Van or the 'Nest of Happiness,' is a roughly 89-acre urban forest in Kalinganagar, Bhubaneswar developed by the Odisha Forest Department with BDA and OMC. Visitors describe lush greenery, well-maintained walking and cycling trails, canopy bridges, ponds with ducks, medicinal plant collections with QR-coded trees, yoga decks, gazebos, and a cafeteria serving millet snacks and Koraput coffee. Entry is about ₹5–₹10 with parking available, and reviewers call it a peaceful escape from city life popular for morning walks, jogging, and photography.

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