Package Name: Wonders Of Orissa Tour
Duration: 05 Nights – 06 Days
Location: Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri – Chilika – Bhubaneswar Departure
Day 01 : Arrive Bhubaneswar
Arrive Bhubaneswar, the Capital city of the modern State and the ancient kingdom of Kalinga. You will be met upon arrival & transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you will proceed for the city sightseeing tour of Bhubaneswar, visit Lingaraj Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva built in the 11th century, proceed to Mukteswara temple built in the 10th century known for its sculpted tales from the Panchatantra carved on it, the temple is a magnificent example of Orissan architecture continue to The Rajarani temple set in picturesque surrounding is noted for its intricate carvings of floral, animal and human figures built in the 11th century. Rest of the evening is at leisure for individual activities, overnight at the hotel.
Day 02 : Bhubaneswar
This morning you will visit Nandankanan Zoological Park, The picturesque Nandankanan, or the Garden of the Gods, is a beautiful biological park, 20 kms from Bhubaneshwar, established in 1960. The park houses the very first captive gharial breeding centre of the country. The zoo at Nandankanan is world-renowned for its white tigers, enjoy an optional aerial ropeway and cable car on own. Also visit the Jain Caves; Khandagiri & Udayagiri. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 03 : Bhubaneswar – Dhauli – Pipli – Konark – Puri (70 KMS)
Today you will proceed to Puri, enroute you will visit, Dhauli-The battleground of Kalinga war during 3rd century BC, which transformed Emperor Ashoka into Dharmashoka. Later you will visit Konark world heritage site -The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is a 13th century architectural marvel. It is designed as a celestial chariot of Sun God, complete with twelve pairs of wheel and seven horses. This legendary temple has sculptures of great beauty covering all aspects of life. It is most famous for its erotic art. Later drive to Puri and proceed to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 04 : Puri
This morning you will visit Puri-the city by the sea- is a major pilgrim center in India, founded by Adi Shankaracharya and is one of the peethas here. You can witness Mangala Arati at the Jagannath Temple in the early morning. Puri is also famous for its Golden beach ideal for swimming and surfing. But the fame of Puri emanates most from the Jagannath Temple, which contributed the word Juggernaut to the English language. The 12th century temple is known for its annual Car Festival. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 05 : Puri – Chilika- Bhubaneswar (165 KMS/3-4 HRS)
Today you will be proceed to explore Chilika Lagoon to view Irrawaddy Dolphin by boat cruise (Spot payment for boat) and later transfer to Bhubaneswar and enroute you can visit Raghurajpur pattachitra painting village. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Day 06 : Departure
Breakfast and transfer to the Station/Airport.
Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It is the largest city in Odisha and is a centre of economic and religious importance in Eastern India. Temples Rajarani, Mukteswar, Brahmeswar, Parsurameswar & Lingaraj. Tribal Museum, Sudarshan craft village and Ekamra Haat, Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain caves.
Dhauli is the battleground of Kalinga war during 3rd century BC, which transformed Emperor Ashoka into Dharmashoka. Konark world heritage site -The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is a 13th century architectural marvel. It is designed as a celestial chariot of Sun God, complete with twelve pairs of wheel and seven horses. This legendary temple has sculptures of great beauty covering all aspects of life. It is most famous for its erotic art.
Puri also known as Sri Jagannath Dham after the 12th-century Jagannath Temple located in the city. It is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
Chilika lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km2. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest coastal lagoon in the world after The New Caledonia barrier reef in New Caledonia. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian subcontinent. The lake is home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals. The lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources. The lagoon hosts over 160 species of birds in the peak migratory season. Birds from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea and other remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia, Central and southeast Asia, Ladakh and Himalayas come here. These birds travel great distances; migratory birds probably follow much longer routes than the straight lines to reach Chilika Lake.
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Package Name: Wonders Of Orissa Tour
Duration: 05 Nights – 06 Days
Location: Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri – Chilika – Bhubaneswar Departure
- Itinerary
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Day 01 : Arrive Bhubaneswar
Arrive Bhubaneswar, the Capital city of the modern State and the ancient kingdom of Kalinga. You will be met upon arrival & transferred to your hotel. This afternoon you will proceed for the city sightseeing tour of Bhubaneswar, visit Lingaraj Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva built in the 11th century, proceed to Mukteswara temple built in the 10th century known for its sculpted tales from the Panchatantra carved on it, the temple is a magnificent example of Orissan architecture continue to The Rajarani temple set in picturesque surrounding is noted for its intricate carvings of floral, animal and human figures built in the 11th century. Rest of the evening is at leisure for individual activities, overnight at the hotel.Day 02 : Bhubaneswar
This morning you will visit Nandankanan Zoological Park, The picturesque Nandankanan, or the Garden of the Gods, is a beautiful biological park, 20 kms from Bhubaneshwar, established in 1960. The park houses the very first captive gharial breeding centre of the country. The zoo at Nandankanan is world-renowned for its white tigers, enjoy an optional aerial ropeway and cable car on own. Also visit the Jain Caves; Khandagiri & Udayagiri. Overnight at the hotel.Day 03 : Bhubaneswar – Dhauli – Pipli – Konark – Puri (70 KMS)
Today you will proceed to Puri, enroute you will visit, Dhauli-The battleground of Kalinga war during 3rd century BC, which transformed Emperor Ashoka into Dharmashoka. Later you will visit Konark world heritage site -The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is a 13th century architectural marvel. It is designed as a celestial chariot of Sun God, complete with twelve pairs of wheel and seven horses. This legendary temple has sculptures of great beauty covering all aspects of life. It is most famous for its erotic art. Later drive to Puri and proceed to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.Day 04 : Puri
This morning you will visit Puri-the city by the sea- is a major pilgrim center in India, founded by Adi Shankaracharya and is one of the peethas here. You can witness Mangala Arati at the Jagannath Temple in the early morning. Puri is also famous for its Golden beach ideal for swimming and surfing. But the fame of Puri emanates most from the Jagannath Temple, which contributed the word Juggernaut to the English language. The 12th century temple is known for its annual Car Festival. Overnight at the hotel.Day 05 : Puri – Chilika- Bhubaneswar (165 KMS/3-4 HRS)
Today you will be proceed to explore Chilika Lagoon to view Irrawaddy Dolphin by boat cruise (Spot payment for boat) and later transfer to Bhubaneswar and enroute you can visit Raghurajpur pattachitra painting village. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.Day 06 : Departure
Breakfast and transfer to the Station/Airport. - Place To Visit
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Bhubaneswar is the capital of the Indian state of Odisha. It is the largest city in Odisha and is a centre of economic and religious importance in Eastern India. Temples Rajarani, Mukteswar, Brahmeswar, Parsurameswar & Lingaraj. Tribal Museum, Sudarshan craft village and Ekamra Haat, Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain caves.
Dhauli is the battleground of Kalinga war during 3rd century BC, which transformed Emperor Ashoka into Dharmashoka. Konark world heritage site -The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is a 13th century architectural marvel. It is designed as a celestial chariot of Sun God, complete with twelve pairs of wheel and seven horses. This legendary temple has sculptures of great beauty covering all aspects of life. It is most famous for its erotic art.
Puri also known as Sri Jagannath Dham after the 12th-century Jagannath Temple located in the city. It is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
Chilika lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km2. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest coastal lagoon in the world after The New Caledonia barrier reef in New Caledonia. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian subcontinent. The lake is home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals. The lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources. The lagoon hosts over 160 species of birds in the peak migratory season. Birds from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea and other remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia, Central and southeast Asia, Ladakh and Himalayas come here. These birds travel great distances; migratory birds probably follow much longer routes than the straight lines to reach Chilika Lake.
