Bhubaneswar · Khordha
A white peace pagoda on the hill where the Kalinga War changed history.
History
Dhauli overlooks the Kalinga War battlefield (261 BCE), after which Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism.
Heritage
At the foot of the hill are Ashokan rock edicts and a rock-cut elephant – among Odisha’s oldest sculptures.
Peace Pagoda
Built in the early 1970s with Japanese support, the stupa shows scenes from the Buddha’s life.
Evenings
Watch the sun set over the Daya river, then catch the evening light and sound show.
Plan your visit
About 8 km south of Bhubaneswar on the Puri road. Best time to visit: October to March.