Bhubaneswar is the capital of the state of Orissa. This historic city have traces of its presence even in the 4 th century B.C. The average temperature in the summers can be as high as up to 40 'C. The summers are quite pleasant with minimum temperature being almost around 16 'C. During the monsoon season Bhubaneswar receives an approximately 1450 mm. of rainfall. The best time to visit the city is during the months of October to April.