Heritage Tour Orissa
05 Nights / 06 Days
Destinations : Delhi – Bhubaneshwar – Puri – Ratnagiri – Bhitarkanika – Bhubaneshwar
Inclusions
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Meals
- Sightseeing
Heritage Tour Orissa, which showcases the state’s rich cultural heritage, daily life, people and their fairs and festivals. Orissa is very famous for the Sun Temple at Konark and the JagannathPuri Temple which is also a pillar of the Indian pilgrimage Char DhamYatra.
You will visit the temple city of Orissa, Bhubaneshwar and see the architectural brilliance of the temples built. Less crowded beaches, JagannathRathYatra, pilgrimage, tribal and rural tourism, arts and crafts, fairs and festivals, wildlife, lakes, waterfalls and delectable cuisine etc. offers unforgettable experiences.
Heritage Tour Orissa
Tour Details :
Upon arrival, board a flight from Delhi to Bhubaneshwar. Meet on arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station and drive to Puri. Upon arrival at Puri check-in hotel. Later visit Konark Sun Temple which is also a UNESCO heritage site and dedicated to Sun god. Evening visit to Jagannath Temple.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, visit Chilika Lake – the Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, home to millions of migratory birds. The lake is also home to a number of endangered species of plants and animals, fishes.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Bhubaneswar, en-route visit the many destinations as Pipili village, famous for appliqué work and handicrafts. Then visit Dhauli peace Pagoda famous as Budhhist pilgrimage site where great emperor Ashoka has started the budhhism culture.
Raja Rani Temple is another marvel to the temple city of India. This temple is dedicated to Lord Brahma. The temple is called as Raja Rani due to the use of particular type of sandstone in the construction of the structure bearing the name as Raja rani.
Visit Lingaraj Temple which is the biggest temple of Lord Shiva. Visit rock caves of the khandagiri&Udayagiri& tunnelled to create this multi storied ancient apartment residence for jain monks. They were the work of the first known Odishan ruler, king Kharavela& probably begun in the first century BC. On arrival at Bhubaneswar check-in at hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Ratnagiri. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later proceed to visit Ratnagiri Museum – (Friday Closed) The museum consists of four galleries with a long stepped corridor displaying art objects and antiquities, mainly related to Buddhism, ranging from 5th to 13th century AD. Majority of these antiquities specially the elegant stone and bronze sculptures belong to tantric Buddhist Vajrayana sect. Continue with the sightseeing & visit Ratnagiri – The place is the gem of the Buddhist complex.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to Bhitarkanika. On arrival check-in at hotel. Later visit Bhitarkanika is a hot-spot of biodiversity. It’s home to largest population of giant salt water crocodile in India and 215 species of avifauna including amazing eight variety of Kingfishers. It is the second largest viable Mangrove Eco-System in India Harbours more than 70 species of Mangrove and its associates.
Overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast drive to Airport / Railway station on time to connect Flight / Train for your onward destination.