Terms and Conditions
View Larger Map
Arrive Bhubaneswar, the Capital city of the modern State and the ancient Kingdom of Kalinga.Check in to hotel. Later Proceed to Local visits Laingaraj Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva built in the 11th century, Proceed to Mukteswara temple built in the 10th Century Known for its Sculpted tales from the Panchatantra carved on it, the temple is a magnificent example of Orissan architecture continue to The Rajarani temple set in picturesque surrounding is noted for its intricate carvings of floral, animal and human figures built in the 11th Century. Also visit the Jain Canves , Khandagiri & Udayagiri.
After breakfasts proceed to Ratnagiri ( 100kms/ 2hrs) Visit Ratnagiri- Udayagiri- caves and proceed to Bhitakanika, On arrival check in totens.
After breakfast explore the nature's paradise inside the Mangroove Sanctuary by boat cruise. After Lunch departure to Bhubaneswar. On arrival check in to hotel.
After breakfast check out hotel and visit Khandagiri Jain Caves, NandanKanan Zoo and Later proceed to Puri ( 60kms / 1:30hrs ) on arrival transfer check in to hotel.
Early Morning visit witness the Mangala Arti Darshan. After Breakfast proceed to Chilika lagoon to have the view of dolphins by boat and back to Puri.
After breakfast check out hotel and visit Konarak - world heritage site. The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is 13th Century architectural marvel. It is designed as a celestial chariot of Sun God, complete with twelve pairs of wheel and seven horses. This legendary Temple has sculptures of great beauty covering all aspects of life .It is most famous for its erotic art. And visit , Dhauli- The battleground of Kalinga war during 3rd century BC which transformed Emperor Ashoka into Dharmashoka. Later drive to Bhubaneswar for onward journey.
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Orissa has a history of over 3000 years starting with the Mahamegha-bahana Chedi dynasty. The dynasty had Sisupalgarh near present-day Bhubaneswar as their capital. Bhubaneswar has been known by many names such as Toshali, Kalinga Nagari, Nagar Kalinga, Ekamra Kanan, otherwise known as the Temple City of India. Bhubaneswar literally means the Lord (Eeswar) of the Universe (Bhuban), a center of economic and religious importance in the region today. Bhubaneswar's possession of magnificent sculptures and architectural heritage make this one of the great religious centers of Orissa.
The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvat in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves. The caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri, called lena or le?a in the inscriptions, were dug out mostly during the reign of Kharavela for the abode of Jaina ascetics. The most important of this group is Ranigumpha in Udayagiri which is a double storeyed monastery.
Forest officials decided in 1960 that including rare plants and animals in the Odisha pavilion at the World Agricultural Fair in Delhi would help increase attendance. Word was sent to the forest department to capture as many small animals as possible for the display. In all, the forest department managed to capture two spotted deer (Axis axis), two barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak), two black buck (Antilope cervicapra), one mouse deer, one leopard cat, one flying squirrel, one racket-tailed drongo, one hornbill, two parrots, two hill mynah, one peacock, and a mongoose. In addition, the divisional forest officer of Deogarh captured a pangolin (scaly ant-eater) and two porcupines, and the divisional forest officer of Puri captured a pair of wild boars and a Python. All of these animals were delivered to the Delhi fair and exhibited at the Odisha pavilion.
The park is home to the endangered Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), White Crocodile, Indian python, King Cobra, black ibis, darters and many other species of flora and fauna. The national park was created in September 1998 from the core area of the Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, which was created in 1975. The sanctuary is the second largest mangrove ecosystem in India. The national park and wildlife sanctuary is inundated by a number of rivers - Brahmani, Baitarni, Dhamra, Pathsala and others.
Guwahati lies between the banks of the Brahmaputra River and the foothills of the Shillong plateau, with LGB International Airport to the west and the town of Narengi to the east. It is gradually being expanded as North Guwahati to the northern bank of the Brahmaputra. The noted Madan Kamdev is situated 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Guwahati. The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), the city's local government, administers an area of 216 square kilometres (83 sq mi), while the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is the planning and development body of greater Guwahati Metropolitan Area. With an area of 1,528 square kilometres (590 sq mi), Guwahati is the second-largest metropolitan region in eastern India, after Kolkata.
The Udayagiri Site 1, the first site to be excavated, is in a depression between two valleys. In the excavations done during the period between 1985–86 and 1989–90, at the Udayagiri Site 2, the antiquities exposed consisted of a Buddhist Monastic complex enclosed within a compound wall, including a stupa of 7 metres (23 ft) height with four images of dhyani Buddhas fixed at its four cardinal points. On the basis of the epigraphical evidence archaeologist have inferred that this site is “Madhavapura Mahavihara”. During the large excavation from 1997 to 2000, a second part of Udayagiri-2 was discovered with additional stupas and monasteries. These antiquities consist of two eighth century monastic complexes, statues of Buddha, Tara, Manjusri, Avalokitesvara, Jatamukuta Lokesvara and many terracotta (earthenware) seals. A stepped stone well with epigraphic inscriptions has also been discovered. Also seen near one of the entry gates at the site is a human figure swinging on a rope, with eyes closed, in a state of perfect happiness.
Puri is situated on the Bay of Bengal, south of the state capital Bhubaneswar. It is also known as Jagannath Puri after the 11th century Jagannath Temple located in the city and is a holy city of the Hindus as a part of the Char Dham pilgrimages. According to Hindu teachings, a pilgrimage of the temples is not considered complete without a journey to Purias it is endowed with one of the best beaches for swimming in India and is therefore also a popular beach resort. Puri, the holy land of Lord Jagannath, has many names and is mentioned in Puranas as Srikshetra, Shankhakshetra, Neelachala, Dhama, Purusottama Kshetra, Purusottama Puri and Jagannath Puri. The word "Puri" means 'town', or 'city'.
Konark in Puri district on the Bay of Bengal is the site of the 13th-century Sun Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda), built in black granite by King Narasimhadeva-I (AD 1236-1264) of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is a World Heritage Site, which takes the form of the chariot of Surya (Arka), the Sun God, and is heavily decorated with stone carving. The entire complex was designed in the form of a huge chariot drawn by seven spirited horses. The entrance is guarded by two lions, which are each shown crushing a war elephant as each elephant in turn lies on top of a human body. The temple symbolises the majestic stride of the Sun god and is where the temple dancers used to perform dances in homage to the Sun god.
Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon, spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km2. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest lagoon in the world. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent. The lake is home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals. The lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources. It sustains more than 150,000 fisher–folk living in 132 villages on the shore and islands. The lagoon hosts over 160 species of birds in the peak migratory season. Birds from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea and other remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia, Central and southeast Asia, Ladakh and Himalayas come here. In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
Ratnagiri monastery in Jajpur district of Odisha crowning flat hill-top is affording a panoramic view of the surrounding might have been chosen for the seclusion for the serene and calm atmosphere necessary for monastic life and meditation studies. Excavation conducted by Archaeological Survey of India during 1960's yielded the remains of an impressive Stupa (Stupa 1) surrounded by a large number of votive Stupas of varying dimensions, two quadrangular monasteries (Monasteries 1 and 2), a single-winged huge monastery with beautiful carved doorjamb and lintel, spacious open courtyard, cells and verandah facing the courtyard with spacious sanctum enshrining colossal Buddha. The existence of temple with curvilinear tower is only one of its kind discovered in Odisha.
Tour Code : EKP02
4 D / 3 N
Package Starting @ 15,499 /-
Bhubneshwar Temple
Guwahati
Konark Sun Temple
Lingaraja Temple
Nandan Kanan zoo
Ratnagiri
Udaygiri
Copyright 2024 © Southern Travels Pvt. Ltd., All Rights Reserved