With a unique cultural heritage exemplified by its intricately carved temples and historical structures, Bhubaneswar attracts nearly 90 lakh domestic tourists every year. On World Tourism Day, The Telegraph did a recce of major tourist destinations in the city to find out how friendly they were to the visitors on a scale of 1 to 10 — 1 being least tourist friendly. This is how they fared on the tourist meter

Lingaraj Temple

The 11th century temple dedicated to Lord Shiv is the face of old Bhubaneswar and illustrates the Odishan temple architecture. With over 100 shrines in its compound, the 180-feet towering structure is accessible only to Hindus

Approach road: Good but the passage adjacent to the temple entrance should be widened and shops removed

Parking: No designated space, grossly inadequate during festive occasions

Drinking water: Kiosks on temple premises and bang opposite temple

Toilet: Community toilet, located at a distance, in terrible shape

Trained guides: Not available

Ramps: None

Medical facilities: Municipal corporation hospital behind temple

Boards/signage on importance of the place: Prominently placed

Police station/outpost: Within 100 metres

Food joints: Dhabas, but prasad (Abhada) available near Ananta Vasudev temple

TT rating: 5/10

Khandagiri-Udayagiri caves

A major historical monument dating back to the 1st century BC. The caves were carved and tunnelled to fashion living space for Jain monks. Odishan ruler Kharavela is credited with the work

Approach road: Good

Parking: Inadequate. Two-wheelers parked on road passing through twin hills

Drinking water: No kiosks

Toilet: Located at a distance

Trained guides: Not available

Ramps: Udayagiri has natural ramp built 1,000 years ago, but Khandagiri lacks one

Medical facilities: Private nursing home nearly 750 metres away, medical college 2km from site

Boards/signage on importance of the place: Not enough

Police station/outpost: Within 500 metres

Food joints: One at Panthika near twin hills, there are a few others too

TT rating: 6/10

International Peace Pagoda, Dhauligiri

A hillside situated on banks of the Daya river draws tourists for its Shanti Stupa or Peace Pagoda built by the Japan Buddha Sangha and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangha in 1972. The hill space is believed to the battleground of Kalinga War and home to various rock edicts. Ruler Asoka wrote 'welfare of the whole world' in Kalinga Edict VI, depicting his concern about mankind. Rock-cut elephant above the edicts is considered to be one of the oldest Buddhist sculptures in the state

Approach road: Good

Parking: Not sufficient

Drinking water: Water points near pagoda lie broken

Toilet: Far away, near bus parking area

Trained guides: Guides not professional

Ramps: None

Medical facilities: Municipality hospital 6km away

Boards/signage on importance of the place: Signage present near the NH-203 leading to Puri, but no information boards

Police station/outpost: Under construction on foothills

Food joints: Panthika serves Odia cuisine, private shops sell dry fruits and beverages

TT rating: 4/10

Nandankanan Zoological Park

One of best-managed zoos in the country, Nandankanan is known for its natural setting, scenic appeal and white tiger population. One can enjoy the adventures of elephant rides, aerial ropeway, toy train, boating, lion and white tiger safari, deer park, water bird aviary, aquatic animals and many more. Open on all days except Mondays and public holidays

Approach road: Good

Parking: Satisfactory

Drinking water: Some kiosks inside zoo need facelift

Toilet: Of eight, five are modern with facility for physically challenged

Trained guides: Professional guides available on payment

Ramps: Available. One can also ask for free wheelchair facility near entrance

Medical facilities: First-aid facility available at three places

Boards/signage on importance of the place: Well-designed boards put up

Police station/outpost: 50 to 100 metres from main gate

Food joints: Restaurant and snack kiosk in park, souvenir shops sell dry foods

TT rating: 8/10

Chausathi Yogini temple

A 9th century structure at Hirapur on city outskirts has images of 64 yoginis standing in various postures. An image of the 10-armed presiding deity of the shrine, Mahamaya, is largest. Kedarnath Mohapatra of the Odisha State Museum discovered it in 1953

Approach road: Pathetic. Government yet to facilitate concrete path

Parking: Open space. New lot under construction

Drinking water: Not available

Toilet: Under construction

Trained guides: Not available as the place, barely 10km from the heart of the city, yet to be developed

Ramps: Not available.

Medical facilities: Not available, nearest facility at Balianta, 2km away

Boards/signage on importance of the place: Boards put up from the Uttara Square-end, but none from Shirdi Sai temple side

Police station/outpost: Balianta, 2km away

Food joint: None available

TT rating: 3/10

Odisha State Museum

Established in 1948, it exhibits an invaluable collection of objects related to archaeology, art and craft, natural history. Bronze Age tools and stone sculptures, also famed for huge collection of palm-leaf manuscripts, including one on 12th century Gita Govinda. Open on all days except Mondays and public holidays

Approach road: NH-203, wide and well maintained. NH-203 connecting Puri

Parking: Adequate

Drinking water: Available but not enough points

Toilet: Adequate, modern with facility for physically challenged

Trained guides: None available

Ramps: Available

Medical facilities: Capital Hospital, 2km away

Boards/signage on importance of the exhibits: Detailed information on many exhibits needed

Police station/outpost: Capital police station 1.5km away

Food joint: None inside museum

TT rating: 5/10

Text: Bibhuti Barik, Pictures: Ashwinee Pati