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Conventional Tour To Orissa


Duration: 08 Nights / 09 Days
Places to visit: Delhi - Bhubaneswar - Lalitgiri - Ratnagiri - Konark - Puri - Satpada - Delhi


Day 01: Arrival Delhi
On your arrival at International airport, transfer to your hotel for overnight stay.


Delhi, India’s modern capital is also an ancient city tracing its origins in legend.  It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and offers more than a millennium of history in stone.  From here various Hindu and Muslim dynasties including the Mughals ruled India. When British administration moved to Delhi and New Delhi became the Capital of India once again.

 

Day 02: In Delhi
Full day proceed for city sightseeing of Delhi

 

Morning visit Qutub Minar, one of the fine examples of early afghan architecture, Humayun Tomb - a red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple, Also drive past Parliament House and Presidency House.


Afternoon visit Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid, one of the largest and best-known mosques, and drive past Red Fort later enjoy cycle rickshaw ride within Chandani Chowk market.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 03: Kolkata - Bhubaneswar
 As per scheduled time departure transfer to domestic airport to connect flight to Bhubaneswar and on arrival transfer to the hotel.

Bhubaneswar - the temple city of India. Once the capital of ancient Kalinga, the city has a long history & is today a bustling centre for commerce & religious activity. These temples are unique in themselves, not only in their architectural beauty but also in the wonderful sculptures. These temples epitomize a comprehensive history of Orissan style of temple architecture from its very inception to perfection spreading almost to 2000 years from 3rd century BC to 16th Century AD. Today this bustling centre of commerce and religion is Orissa's modern capital.


Afternoon sightseeing of tour for temple city

 

Visiting Lord Shiva Lingaraja Temple, the 11th century temple of Bhubaneswar has been described as "truest fusion of dream & reality." A rare masterpiece, the temple has been rated one of the finest examples of purely Hindu temple. Every inch of the 55 m-high Lingaraja temple is covered with elaborate carvings. Sculpture & architecture fused elegantly to create a perfect harmony. Next we visit Mukteshwara Temple, a 7th-8th century AD is one of the most ornate temples in Bhubaneswar. The intricate carvings of the deities stand testimony to the influence of Hindu, Buddha & Jain style of architecture.

 

We also visit Parashurameshwara Temple, a small but richly decorated shrine of Shiva that was built in the 7th century. It is one of the best examples of the Orissa style of temple architecture.

Stay overnight at your hotel.

 

Day 04: Bhubaneswar –Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, Bhubaneswar
Morning proceed full day excursion to world famous Buddhist, university excavation site at Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udayagiri.
Return drive to Bhubaneswar.

Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 05:  Bhubaneswar- Konark - Puri
Morning proceed to Puri by surface via visiting Konark


Konark- The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is a 13th century architectural marvel has been designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Monument. The temple, conceived as a massive chariot, hauling the sun god across the heavens by the might of seven splendidly carved horses, standing aloft on 24 chariot wheels intricately carved and symbolizing the march of time, lies in partial ruin at Konark beach.

 

After visit the Sun Temple continue proceed to Puri and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.

 

Puri is one of the four holiest points of pilgrimage for Hindus. The reigning deity of the city, Lord Jagannath, whose temple was built way back in the 12th century, is revered by thousands of pilgrims from all over the country. The other important feature of Puri is its beautiful beach, which has offered pleasure to both pilgrims and swimmers for centuries. 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 Jurrernaut to the English language. The 12th century temple is known for its annual Car Festival.

 

Day 06: In Puri
Morning sight-seeing of Puri


 Visiting to Jagannath temple, Gundicha temple, Narendra Tank and Bada danda (The local market in front of the temple) and Afternoon free to relax on the beach.


Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 07: Excursion to Chilka Lake (200 Kms/05 Hrs)
Morning proceed for full day excursion to Chilka Lake at Satpada.


Chilka Lake, famous for its bird sanctuary, It is dotted with small islands & has an impressive array of bird life both native & migrant. White bellied sea eagles, graylag geese, purple moorhen, jacana, herons & flamingos are most popular bird species found. Other than the birds, its shores are home to black buck, spotted deer, golden jackals & the lake is rich in aquatic life, its water harbor various species of fish including the famous Chilka dolphin.

 

Full day take Boat-ride in Chilka Lake. Watch the wild-life and bird species.
Return drive to Puri. 

Stay overnight into your hotel.


Day 08:  Puri - Bhubaneswar
Morning you will drive to Bhubaneswar, enroute visit the famous art and crafts village, "Raghurajpur". Continue drive and stop at Pipli - famous for appliqué work.


Later continue drive and stop at Dhauli Hill- see the rock edict and Buddhist Temple. On arrival at Bhubaneswar - check-in to hotel.


Afternoon you will be at Leisure.  

Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 09:  Bhubaneswar- Delhi Departure
In time transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Arrival Delhi, transfer from domestic airport to international airport to board flight for home.

 
 
 
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