Overview
Itinerary
Desc:- Arrival at Puri Rly. Stn. Receive and transfer to hotel. After freshen up visit the world famous Lord Jagannath temple.The majestic Jagannath Temple in Puri is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus and is a part of the “Char Dham” pilgrimages. Jagannatha is not the only deity worshipped in the temple, though it is known as the 'Jagannatha Temple'. The deities of the Puri temple are generally known as the Trimurti (trinity) and also as Chaturdhamurti. Continue to drive towards Konark the Chariot of the Sun God temple, built by Laqngula Narasingh Deva. The Sun temple is known for its exquisite and intricate architecture and sculptures, an UNSECO World Heritge List of monument. The word 'Konark' is a combination of two words 'Kona' and 'Arka'. 'Kona' means 'Corner' and 'Arka' means 'Sun', so when combines it becomes 'Sun of the Corner', dedicated to Sun God. Great poet Rabindranath Tagore wrote of Konark: "here the language of stone surpasses the language of man."Drive back to Puri, evening enjoy beach marketing and relax on beach. Overnight at hotel.
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Desc:- After freshen up in hotel visit Gundicha temple, the abode of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra for 9 days in-between Rath Yatra festival to Bahuda Yatra. Then visit Raghurajpur is 12Km from Puri- the artisans’ village, is a living museum itself. Every household has a painter and can show you lavishly painted, the age-old tradition paintings on canvas, skil (tassar) and other varieties . Then visit Sakhigopal also known as SakhigopalSatyabadi--is famous for the shrine of Lord Krishna. Although the Sakhigopal temple was built during the 19th century, the legend has it that the Krishna image was brought here by King Prataprudra Deva after his victory over Kanchi (South India). The life-size image is standing with flute and Radha is standing on the left side. The images are very beautiful and impressive. Back to Puri. Free at beach for beach activities and overnight stay.
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Desc:- After breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Known as the “Temple City”,founded during the Kalinga empire over 3,000 years ago . Enroute Pipli the artist village where locals produce appliqué art- a process of cutting coloured cloth into shapes of animals, birds, flowers, leaves , gods, goddesses and other decorative motifs and stiching them over a piece of cloth. Continue with Dhauli, where a modern peace pagoda and ancient rock edictsmark the emperor Asshoka;s conversion to Buddhism. Then view some rock-cut caves, medieval Hindu temples, and the renovated Shiva temple near Pagoda. Also visit Lingaraj 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. Then visit Rajarani temple A popular 11th-century the Raja Rani Temple is locally known as the 'love temple' because it contains some sensuous carvings of women and couples.Then Visit Brahmeshwar Temple , Mukteshwar Temple , Parshurameswar temple . Afte lunch visit khandagiri and Udaygiri caves and explore the age-old caves of Khandagiri and Udaygiri, carved by jain Monks .After sightseeing proceed to hotel for overnight stay.
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Desc:- After breakfast checkout from hotel drive to Barkul Chilka. Take a boat ride (on direct payment). Enjoy some points by boat like Nalbaan- is a big island in the centr of lake. The island completely submerge in monsoon. It is atreat for bird watchers in winter season. Mangalajodi – is a village located on northern banks of Chilika lake. The bird’s paradise hosts more than 3,00,000 birdsin its marshy waters. Bird island – watch birds in their natural habitat. Kalijai Island – its a temple of Goddessess kalijai. After lunch drive to Gopalpur. Gopalpur beach is famous for most picturesque seashores and gusty cool breeze all the time. The calmness of the beach is contagious that it soothes the senses. People comes to beach for improvement of health. Evening relax at beach. Overnight at Gopalpur.
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Desc:- Today morning after breakfast check out from hotel and you will droped at Bhubaneswar railway station for your onwards journey.
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Cost Inclusion/Exclusion
Inclusion
- All Parking, Toll Taxes and driver’s allowances
- All Transfers, Sightseeing & Excursion by A/C Vehicle as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis hotels as per the plan mentioned against each hotel
Exclusion
- Anything else not listed in above details.
- Any Extra services - Permits, Volvo Luggage Charges, Heater, Meals etc .
- Adventure Activities - Safari, Rides, Surfing, Paragliding etc.
- Personal Expenses - Laundry, Shopping, Telephone bills, tips etc.
- Flights, Trains, Ferries etc.