Orissa Culture Tour – 4Nights/5Days

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Odisha borders on the Bay of Bengal. The eastern part, close to the sea is more prosperous, with a lot of tourist locations and religious places. The western part is a hilly and forested area, generally drought prone. It is a predominantly tribal belt. However, the western part of the state contains enormous volumes of iron ore and other minerals that promises to herald a major industrialization of the state.

It is a culturally rich state. The Bhubaneswar-Puri-Konark golden triangle is the pride of the state. Traditionally, Odisha descended from the historical kingdom of Kalinga. The script for the Odia (Oriya) language derives from the Kalinga script which is one of the descendants of the Brahmi script.

Bhubaneswar:Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, is known for its architecture and ancient temples. It is also a Buddhists and Hindu pilgrimage destination. The 10th century Lingaraja temple, dedicated to Shiva, has been described as “the truest fusion of dream and reality.” The surface of the 55 meter high Lingaraja temple is covered with carvings. Sculpture and architecture fused elegantly to create a perfect harmony.

Puri:Jagannath Puri or Purusottama Puri (approximately 1 and a half hours or 60 km from Bhubaneswar by bus {about Rs. 25 to Rs. 150), about 2 hours by train) is a pilgrimage town with the famous temple of Lord Jagannath (means Lord of the Universe) and is a major tourist destination with all its beautiful and pleasant sights.

Konark:Konark is also known as Konaditya. The name ‘Konark’ is derived from the words Kona – Corner and Arka – Corners of Sun; it is situated on the north-east of Puri or the Chakrakshetra. The Sun Temple of Konark, often called as the Black Pagoda, was constructed in the mid thirteenth century by Raja Narasinghs Deva-I of the Ganga Dynasty is an ample testament to the artistic glory of the time.

Day 01:Arrive at Bhubaneswar. Check in your hotel & rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02:Sight seeing in Bhubaneswar. Visit the Lingaraja and Rajarani temples. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Visit Puri (75kms) and the Jaganath temple. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at Puri.

Day 04: VisitKonark. This morning viist the Konark Sun temple. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight at Puri.

Day 05: Transfer to Bhubaneswar airport/ station.

1) Dedicated A/C Transport Car/Traveller provided from Bhubaneswar to Destination.
2) Accommodation – 3 Star, 4 Star or 5 Star depending on your budget of choice.
3) Includes Breakfast.
4) All sightseeing points mentioned in the Itinerary covered by Car/Rail/Flight.
5) Guide services for select destinations
6) Instant telephonic help from Sruti Travels personal.
7) Last minute Flexible Itinerary.

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