Odisha – Short Escape

Upon arrival welcome to the Guests from Bhubaneswar airport/ Railway Station. Meet & greet with our Company representative and drive to Konark. On arrival visit to The Sun Temple. After that drive to Puri. On the way visit to Ramachandi Temple. Later continue to Puri. Reach Puri and you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon visit to world famous Jagannath Temple followed by Golden Beach (Amazing sceneries of sun set) and free time for shopping. Later back to hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

Sun Temple – Dedicated to the Hindu Sun God Surya, what remains of the temple complex has the appearance of a 100 ft (30 m) high chariot with immense wheels and horses, all carved from stone. It was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th century, it is counted among the 7 wonders of India, famous for world heritage site & also known as “Black Pagoda”.

Ramachandi Temple – Goddess Ramachandi, the deity of Konark is thought by some to be the presiding deity of this temple, while others thought it to be the temple of Mayadevi, wife of Surya. This Temple is located on a beautiful spot on the banks of the Kusabhadra River.

Jagannath temple – The 12th century Temple is considered as one of the four dhams of Hindus especially in those of the Vaishnava traditions. Many great Vaishnava saints, such as Madhvacharya, Ramanujacharya, Nimbarkacharya, Vallabhacharya and Ramananda were closely associated with the temple. Only Hindus are allowed inside the premises of Jagannath temple.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Bhubaneswar. On the way visit Pipili village and Dhauligiri followed by Lingaraj Temple and Mukteswar Temple. Later transfer the guests to Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway Station to board the flight/train for onward journey and tour terminates here but sweet memories remain for forever…

Pipili – This village is known as the handicraft village and also famous for Appliqué work.

Dhauli – It is one of the famous Buddhist destinations in India. After witnessing the devastation of Kalinga war Mauryan Emperor Ashoka renounced the path of violence and embraced Buddhism here. It is also known as “Peace Pagoda”

Lingaraj Temple – This temple was constructed in the 11th century, by Jajati Keshari, a Somavanshi king. The Temple is dedicated to Harihara, a combination of Lord Shiv & Vishnu

Mukteswar Temple – The architecture is one of the basic reasons why Mukteshvara Temple is also known as the “Gem of Odisha architecture” or “Kalinga Architecture”. It is a 10th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Bhubaneswar. The temple dates back to 950–975 CE and is a monument of importance in the study of the development of Hindu temples in Odisha.

End of the Tour