Odisha Triangle Tour
Duration: 06 Days - 05 Nights
Highlights:Bhubaneswar | Dhauli Stupa | Konark Sun Temple | Puri Temple | Langudi | Caves | Beach
Bhubaneswar Arrival
Arrive at Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station and proceed to hotel. Evening visit Iskcon Temple and Ram Mandir. Overnight stay at hotel.
Bhubaneswar Sightseeing
Post breakfast proceed for full day city tour. Visit Lingaraj Temple (dedicated to Lord Shiva), Parasurameswara Temple (Constructed in 650 A.D. this temple is a unique specimen of Oriyan style of architecture. The most special feature of this temple is the presence of one thousand lingas in the north-west corner of the complex), Rajarani Temple (locally known as the 'love temple' because it contains some sensuous carvings of women and couples), Nandankanan Zoological Park (a unique zoo set inside a forest), and Museum of Tribal Arts & Artefacts. Overnight stay at hotel.
Excursion to Dhauli, Pipli, Konark & Puri (Approx 110 Kms One-way / 03 Hrs Drive)
Post breakfast proceed for full day excursion tour. Visit Dhauli famous for Asokan Rock edicts and place where battle of Kalinga was fought which transformed life of King Asoka. Also visit Peace Pagoda. Later visit Pipili Appliqu works and world heritage site Sun Temple of Konark (Watch the Buddhist influence on this temple). Also visit Jagannath Temple located in the Puri city, an important pilgrimage destination especially for the Vaishnava and Gundicha Temple,known as the Garden House of Jagannath. By night back to Bhubaneswar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Excursion to Udaygiri, Lalitagiri & Ratnagiri
Early morning after breakfast proceed for full day excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri & Udaigiri (Jain & Buddhist Monasteries). These caves date from the 2nd century, during the time of Jain and Buddhist occupation of this region. The Jain caves are among the earliest in India and all the caves were built during the 150 years before Christ. In contrast to the stark decor of the Jain caves, the Buddhist caves are decorated with excellent friezes and sculptures. By evening back to Bhubaneswar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Excursion to Kayam Hill & Langudi Giri
After breakfast proceed for full day excursion to Kayam Hill Buddhist cave and Langudi Giri which is one of recent excavation with ruins of Monastery, Stupas, Mahayanic sculptors, Five Dhyani Buddhas etc. By night back to Bhubaneswar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Departure
Post breakfast checkout and take drop to Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station for your return journey.
