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ORISSA CULTURAL TOUR
ORISSA AT A GLANCE :-
Population: 36.7 Million
Area: 155,707 sq km
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Main Language: Oriya
When to go: - Throughout the year
The highly cultured tropical state of Orissa lies along the northeast coat of India, on the Bay of Bengal. Its main attractions are the exquisite temples of the capital, Bhubaneswar, sacred Puri with it long sandy beach, and the huge Sun Temple at konark. Also increasingly popular these days are the Adivasi (tribal) areas of the southwest (25% of Orissa’s population is indigenous) and the national parks to the north. |
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Orissa’s coastal plain rise gently inland to the hills of the Eastern Ghats . The state is rich in minerals and is a big exporter of iron ore, but it is often destabilized by natural disasters.
Despite having been a formidable maritime empire, with trading routes stretching to Bali, Sumatra and Jave in Indonesia, the history of Orissa (formerly Kalinga) is a little hazy until the demise of the Kalinga dynasty in 260 B.C. Near modern Bhubaneswar, Kalinga was conquered in a bloody battle by the great Indian emperor Ashoka. Appalled at the carnage, Ashoka forswore valance and converted to Budhism, which he subsequently assisted in spreading to Sri Lanka and East Asia.
Around the 1 st century BC, under the rule of Kharavela, the third Chedi kind, Budhism declined and Jainism was restored as the faith of the people. During this period the monastery caves of udaigiri and khandagiri (near Bhubanesar), were excavated as important jain centers.
By the 7 th century AD Hinduism has supplanted Jainism. Under the kesari and Ganga kings, trade and commerce increased and Orissan culture flourished – countless temples from that classical period still stand today. The orissans defied the muslim rulers in Delhi until finally falling to the Mughals during the 16 th century, when many of Bhubaneswar’s temples were destroyed, since then Orissa has been successively ruled by Afghans, Marathas and the British (from 1803to independence in 1947)
(2 Nights & 3 Days)
CULTURAL TOUR :- PURI - KONARK - BHUBANESWAR - CHILIKA LAKE
Day 01: - Arrival Puri and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit world famous Konark Sun Temple (80KM & 4hrs Package). Back to Puri and overnight stay in a beach side hotel. |
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Day 02: - During morning visit world famous Jangannath Temple and during afternoon drive to Satapada (Chilika lake 110KM 6hrs package) to meet the Dolphins and sea mouth (Congregation of Sea & Lake) by motorboat. Back to the main land and further drive to Puri for overnight stay.
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Day 03: - Drive to Bhubaneswar to visit temples of 8 th to 12 th century temples (8hrs package 180k.m) like Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Sidheswar Temple Khandagir/Udaygiri Jain caves, Nandankanan zoo etc and after sight seeing board the train from Bhubaneswar for your next destination. |
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(3 Nights & 4 Days)
CULTURAL TOUR :- PURI - KONARK - BHUBANESWAR - CHILIKA LAKE
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Day 01:- Arrival Puri or Bhubaneswar and transfer to hotel. Relax in the golden beach. |
Day 02: - During morning visit world famous jagannath Temple and Gundicha Temple, Sunar Gourang Temple, Bedi Hanuman Temple etc and afternoon visit world heritage site Konark Temple. After few hours in the Sun Temple relax in the virgin beach of Konark. Back to Puri for overnight stay. |
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Day 03:- During morning drive to Satapada (Chilika lake 110KM 6hrs package) to meet the Dolphins and sea mouth (Congregation of Sea & Lake) by motorboat. After few hours in the lake back to the main land and further drive to Puri enroute visit famous Alarnath Temple. Overnight stay in the same hotel at Puri. |
Day 04:- Drive to Bhubaneswar to visit temples of 8 th to 12 th century temples (8hrs package 180k.m) like Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Sidheswar Temple,Vaital Temple, Khandagir/Udaygiri Jain caves, Nandankanan zoo etc and after sight seeing board the train from Bhubaneswar for your next destination. |
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4 night & 5 Days
Itinerary:- PURI - KONARK - BHUBANESWAR - CHILIKA LAKE
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Day 01:- Arrival Bhubaneswar Airport/Rly station and transfer to Puri enroute visit Dhauli Budhist stupa, Pipli appliqué village etc. Arrival Puri and relax in the golden beach of Puri. Overnight stay in a beach side hotel. |
Day 02: - During morning after breakfast visit world famous 12th century Jagannath Temple and afternoon visit famous world heritage site 13th century Konark Sun Temple famous for its architecture. After few hours in the temple relax in the beach of Konark called Chandrabhaga. Back to Puri for overnight stay in the same hotel. During evening further visit Jagannath temple to watch the unique flag changing ceremony. |
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Day 03:- During morning relax in the beach of Puri and afternoon drive to Satapada (Chilika lake to meet the Dolphins and sea mouth (Congregation of Sea & Lake) by motorboat. After few hours in the lake back to the main land and further drive to Puri enroute visit famous Alarnath Temple . Overnight stay in the same hotel at Puri. |
Day 04: - During morning after breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar enroute visit Raghurajpur painting village & 64 Yogini temple etc. Arrival Bhubaneswar during noon and visit the temples in Bhubaneswar ranging from 8th century to 12 century temples famous for its architecture such as Lingaraj Temple, Rajrani Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Sidheswar Temple & Parameswar Temple etc. During evening visit local market for shopping etc. Overnight stay at hotel. |
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Day 05:- During morning visit Khandagiri/Udayagiri Jain Caves, Nandankanan Zoo etc. During late evening board the flight or train for your next destination. |
(5 Nights & 6 Days)
ITINERARY:- PURI - KONARK - BHUBANESWAR - CHILIKA LAKE - GOPALPUR - TAPTAPANI
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Day 01:- Arrival Bhubaneswar or Puri and transfer to hotel. |
| Day 02: - Drive to Bhubaneswar to visit temples of 8 th to 12 th century temples (8hrs package 180k.m) like Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Sidheswar Temple Khandagir/Udaygiri Jain caves, Nandankanan zoo etc . Further drive to Puri for overnight stay in a beach side hotel in Puri. |
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Day 03: - During morning visit Jagannath Temple in Puri and other sight seeing tour. Afternoon visit world famous Konark Sun Temple (80KM & 4hrs Package). Back to Puri and overnight stay in a beach side hotel. |
| Day 04: - During morning after breakfast drive to Satapada (Chilika lake 110KM ( 6hrs package) to meet the Dolphins and sea mouth (Congregation of Sea & Lake) by motorboat. Cross the lake to other part of the lake called Barkul. Overnight stay in Barkul Panthaniwas overlooking the beautiful lake. |
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Day 05:- Drive to Taptapani enroute visit Gopalpur – on –Sea. Upon arrival enjoy the hotsulpher bath in Taptapani. Overnight stay in Taptapani Yatriniwas surrounded with beautiful nature.
Day 06:- Drive to Berhampur to board the train or drive to Bhubaneswar to catch the flight for your next destination.
(5 Nights & 6 Days)
ITINERARY:- BHITARKANIKA WILD LIFE- PURI - KONARK - BHUBANESWAR - CHILIKA LAKE
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Day 01:- Arrival Bhubaneswar and transfer to hotel. After breakfast visit local sight seeing tour such as 8 th to 12 th century temples like Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Mukteswar Temple, Sidheswar Temple etc. During afternoon visit Nandan Kanan Zoo. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar |
| Day 02: - During morning after breakfast drive to Bhitarkanika National park (150KM and 3 Hrs) to take the motor boat to see wild animals and reptiles such spotted dear, crocodiles , monkeys, Hayna, and migratory and residents birds like kingfisher, egret. Overnight stay at Eco Swiss Tent Accommodation. |
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Day 03: -During morning after breakfast drive back to to Bhubnaeswar enroute visit Lalitgiri/Udaygiri/Ratnagiri Buddhist ruins and also visit Khandagiri/Udaygiri Jain caves In Bhubaneswar. Overnight stay in Bhubnaeswar. |
Day 04: - During morning after breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit 64 yogini temple, Dhauli Budhist stupa, Pipli appliqué village etc. During afternoon after lunch visit world heritage site Konark Sun Temple. After few hours in the temple relax in the virgin beach of Konark. Further drive to Puri for overnight stay in a beach side hotel. |
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Day 05: -During morning visit world famous Jagannath temple and afternoon drive to Satapada Chilika lake to see Dolphins and sea mouth ( the mixture of lake and sea) Island . After few hours in the island back to Puri for overnight stay. If wish further visit Jagannath temple to witness the unique flag changing ceremony in the temple. |
Day 06:- Day 06: - After breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar to catch the fight or train for your next destination. Enroute visit Raghurajpur painting village and if wish so some shopping in Bhubaneswar.
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