Persons
3
Days
4 Day(s)
Location
Konark
Dates
Flexible
Odisha – 3 Nights & 4 Days
Day 01: Bhubaneswar
Arrive in Bhubaneswar. You will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Bhubaneswar
Spend the morning with a city tour of Bhubaneswar. The well planned capital of Orissa is a city of temples. It had 7000 temples at one time of which more than 500 remain today. These temples built over a period of one thousand years reflect the grandeur of high quality workmanship of Kalinga (ancient name of the State) temple art. Visit Temples like PARASURAMESWAR (7th A.D.) famous for its latticed windows; MUKTESWAR (10th A.D.) with its profusion of wall carvings; LINGARAJ (11th A.D.) dominates the landscape rising to a high of 46 Mts. and is the finest representation of Kalinga Art; BINDUSAGAR the ocean drop tank; RAJARANI (11th A.D.) with its exquisite carvings and many more is a must for the visitors. Afternoon visit the twin hills UDAYAGIRI & KHANDAGIRI the Jain Caves excavated in between 2nd & 1st century B.C. by the famous king of Kalinga, named KHARAVELA, was the rain resort of Jain Monks. It is one of the earliest specimens of cave architecture of India. Enjoy the lovely sunset on the small hill. Back to the hotel; overnight at the hotel.
Day 03: Bhubaneswar-Pipili-Puri-Konark-Bhubaneswar
In the morning proceed to Puri, enroute visit the colourful patch work village Pipli. Proceed to Puri, one of the four celebrated religious centers of India, famous all over the world for the great temple of Lord Jagannath, situated on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, a town of eternal festivals. Because of the intense religious importance and hallowed tradition, non-Hindus are not allowed within the Temple complex.
Have lunch on the beach side restaurant. Later proceed to Konark, enroute visit the wonderful and beautiful fishing village. Konark the magnificent SUN TEMPLE of India is sheer poetry in stone, known as Black Pagoda. This 13th century temple is a magnet to the visitors from all over the world. The temple is the architectural image of the mythical chariot of the Sun God. Here the Kalingan temple style has reached its grand climax. The left structure standing among the sand dunes of the seashore is the most impressive of the Orissa temples. The horses at the entrance, the encircling friezes, and the chariot wheels are executed with exuberance. Continue the drive to Bhubaneswar through the lovely countryside.
Day 04: Bhubaneswar
Transfer to Bhubaneswar airport/ station for your onward journey.
Inclusions :
a) Accommodation in selected category hotel (NA for day trips)
b) Breakfast, dinner except on Check - in Date(Breakfast) & Check - out Date(Dinner) (NA for Day Trips & Govt properties)
c) Sightseeing as per Itinerary by Private Cab
d) Parking & Toll charges
e) Driver Allowance
f) Inter- state Entry Tax, if applicable
Exclusions :
a) Airfare, trainfare & Bus fare
b) Lunch,Snacks & Beverages
c) Entry fees & Local Guide Charges
d) Activity fees
e) Hotel Early Check-in/ Late check-out charges, if applicable
f) Other items not mentioned in Inclusions
Optionals(arranged on request at additional cost)
a) Tour guide (For selected destinations)
b) Honeymoon decoration,cake,candle light dinner(For selected destination)
c) Travel insurance
Hotel Details :
a) The Presidency
b) Hotel Empires
c) Hotel Golden Orchid
Booking Policy :