Glimpses of Odisha
Glimpses of Odisha
PURI - BHUBANESWAR
6 Days / 5 Nights
JAGANNATH TEMPLE:
The Jagannath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Jagannath, a form of Vishnu in Hinduism and two of his siblings, Balaram and Subhadra, alongside Sudarshan (the deified form of Vishnu’s primary weapon). It is located in Puri in the state of Odisha, situated on the eastern coast of India. As per temple records, King Indradyumna of Avanti built the main temple of Jagannath at Puri.
SUN TEMPLE:
The Sun Temple was built in the 13th century and designed as a gigantic chariot of the Sun God, Surya, with twelve pairs of ornamented wheels pulled by seven horses. Some of the wheels are 3 metres wide. Only six of the seven horse still stand today.[9] The temple fell into disuse after an envoy of Jahangir desecrated the temple in the early 17th century.[10]
KHANDAGIRI & UDAYAGIRI CAVES:
Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, formerly called Kattaka Gumpha or Cuttack caves, are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance 3 kms south of the city of Bhubaneswar in Odisha, India
Trip Attractions
- Gundicha Temple, Puri
- Chilika Lake (Satapada)
- Dhauli Shanti Stupa
- Nandankanan Zoological Park
- Mukteswar Temple, Bhubaneswar
Itinerary
Day 1 - ARRIVE BUBANESWAR-PURII
On arrival ar Bubaneswar Airport/Railway station, transfer to Puri & en-route visit to Dhaulagiri(is one of the famous Buddhist destinations in India, where Mauryan Emperor Ashoka renounced the path of violence and embraced Buddhism, after witnessing the devastation of Kalinga war & also known as “Peace Pagoda”), Pippli (Applique work village),then check in to the hotel.After fresh up, evening visit to 12th century world famous Jagannath Temple (one of the four dhams, Only Hindus are allowed inside the premises of Jagannath temple), enjoy at golden beach(Amazing sceneries of sunrise), back to hotel & Overnight stay at the hotel in Puri.
Day 2 - PURI-CHILLIKA
Today morning after breakfast proceed to chillika (It is Asia’s largest brackish water lake & spreads across 1,100 sq km , the lake is a winter hub of many spectacular migratory birds. The view of sunset & sunrise is a delight to watch). Arrival Satapara meets the Irrawaddy Dolphins in nature and the Sea Mouth (Meeting point of sea & lake (the point where the lake meets the sea). virgin island, birds island. Then back to Puri, enjoy Golden sea Beach & Shopping, back to hotel & Overnight stay at the hotel in Puri.
Day 3 - PURI-KPNARK-BUBANESWAR
Today morning after breakfast proceed to Bubaneswar en-route visit to Chandrabhaga beach(cultural and traditional identity of Orissa, which is famous for its long stretch of golden sand bordered with casuarinas), Sun temple (The temple was built by King Narasimhadeo in the 13th century, it is counted among the 7 wonders of India, famous for world heritage site & also known as “Black Pagoda”), then check in to the Hotel, After fresh up then visit to Khandagiri & Udayagiri caves (Old rock cut caves, built by Mahamegha vahana Aira Kharabela), Lingaraj Temple (Dedicated to Harihara, a combination of Lord Shiv & Vishnu, this temple was constructed in the 11th century, by Jajati Keshari, a Somavanshi king), Mukteswar temple(This temple that this become famous as “Gem Of Odisha Architecture”), Kedargouri Temple, then back to hotel & Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhubaneswar.
Day 4 - BUBANESWAT LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Today morning after breakfast proceed to Bubaneswar local sightseeing and visit Visit to Nandankanan Zoo(This zoo is famous for variety wild life sanctuary & also famous for white Tiger & Lion Safari(Closed On Monday), Tribal Museum(Closed on Monday), Ram Temple,Free time for Shopping, then back to Hotel & Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhubaneswar
Day 5 -BHUBANESWAR-CUTTACK
Today morning after breakfast proceed to Cuttack en-route visit to Dhabelaswar Temple, Cuttack Maritime Museum(Closed on Monday), visit to Maa Cuttack Chandi Temple, Barabati Fort, Free time for Shopping, then back to Hotel & Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhubaneswar.
Day 6 -DEPART BHUBANESWAR
Today morning after breakfast then you will be transferred to Bhubaneswar airport / railway station to board your flight / train back home or to your next destination.
