Odisha (formerly Orissa), an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal, is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. The capital, Bhubaneswar, is home to hundreds of temples, notably the intricately-carved Mukteshvara. The Lingaraj Temple complex, dating to the 11th century, is set around sacred Bindusagar Lake. The Odisha State Museum is focused on the area’s history and environment.
Bhubaneshwar
2 Hours Before Planned itenary time
Arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport, meet & greet, transfer to hotel.
Second half visit to Temple city of India, Lingaraj Temple,
Parsurameswar Temple, Mukteswar & Rajarani Temple. Overnight at
Bhubaneswar.
Full day Bhubaneswar Sightseeing, Khandagiri Udayagiri Caves,
Tribal Museum & Nandankanan Zoo, evening back to the hotel.
Overnight at Hotel at Bhubaneswar.
Bhubaneswar – Dhauli Hill – Pipli Buddhist Pagoda – Konark Sun
Temple – Puri Morning then drive to Puri, en route visit, 64 yogini
Temple, Dhauli (Buddhist Santi Stupa), Pipili (Appliqué work village)
local market, Konark Sun Temple, Chandrabhaga Sea Beach.
Morning Darshan Lord Jagannath and after breakfast move to Chilika
Lake, Asia’s largest estuarine water lagoon covers an area of 1100 sq
Km with the combination of salt and fresh water. The lake is
separated from the Bay of Bengal by a narrow sandy ridge, called
Ramsar Wetland. For it, biodiversity, this lake attracts millions
migratory bird in winter. It also homes to a diverse range of aquatic
life, Sightseeing including 225 species of fish and the playful
Irrawaddy Dolphin. Boating to Mouth of Chilika Lake: the point where
see meets the lake.
After Lunch visit on the way visit Raghuraj pur Heritage Village
(Painting village). On the way also enjoy the Chita–paintings on the
walls of the houses. Situated amidst groves of coconut, palm, mango
and jackfruit, the main village has two streets with over 120 houses,
most decorated with mural paintings,where the painters reside and
practice their Pattachitra craft, besides many others that practices
throughout the village, including traditional masks, stone idols, paper
Mache, sculptures, and wooden toys. And also you can witness
Gotipua dance, is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha,
India, and the precursor of Odissi classical dance. It has been
performed in Odisha for centuries by young boys, who dress like
young women to praise Jagannath and Krishna. The dance is
executed by a group of boys who perform acrobatic figures inspired
by the life of Radha and Krishna. And this performance is a lifetime
experience for visitors. Overnight at Puri. (Total 130 Km)
After Breakfast, hotel check out and few sightseen if possibleand
transfer to Bhubaneswar to Drop at airport/Railway Station for onward
journey.
The travel agency was wonderful.
The travel agency was wonderful.