| Orissa Tour
Duration: 03 Nights / 04 Days Destination Covered: Bhubaneswar- Puri |
Day 01: Kolkata - Bhubaneswar (Overnight Volvo Coach 2000Hrs/0600Hrs)
Evening board Volvo coach at 2000Hrs over night drive to Bhubneswar.
Day 02: Arrival Bhubaneswar
Morning arrival Bhubaneswar at 0600Hrs meet to car driver at coach drooping point and drives to you hotel. After wash and change in hotel. Full Day Tour we take a tour of Bhubaneswar visiting Lord Shiva Lingaraja Temple, the 11th century temple of Bhubaneswar has been described as "truest fusion of dream & reality." A rare masterpiece, the temple has been rated one of the finest examples of purely Hindu temple. Every inch of the 55 m-high Lingaraja temple is covered with elaborate carvings. Sculpture & architecture fused elegantly to create a perfect harmony. Next we visit Mukteshwara Temple, a 7th-8th century AD is one of the most ornate temples in Bhubaneswar. The intricate carvings of the deities stand testimony to the influence of Hindu, Buddha & Jain style of architecture. The carvings on the roof are specially striking.
We also visit Parashurameshwara Temple, a small but richly decorated shrine of Shiva that was built in the 7th century. It is one of the best examples of the Orissa style of temple architecture.
Overnight Hotel - Bhubaneswar
February Attraction: Performance of the Annual Dance Festival which is held by the stunning ruins of the Sun Temple. Renowned exponents of Indian classical dance forms participate at this festival.
Day 03: Bhubaneswar - Puri via Dhauli, Pipli village & Konark (56 Kms - 02 hr)
Today we drive to Puri, en-route visit Dhauli & Pipli village & Konark (Sun Temple). First we stop at Dhauli, where Mauryan Emperor Ashoka the Great renounced bloody warfare & embraced the teachings of Buddha after victory over kingdom of Kalinga. Here we visit Peace Pagoda known as Shanti Stupa built in early 1970 by Japanese. Also visit two ancient rock edicts, today eclipsed by the presence of the Pagoda. Dating from 260 BC they outline Ashoka's detailed instructions to his administrators to rule with gentleness & fairness. Next we visit the Colorful Pipli village, where Orissan Handicrafts, the specialty is appliqué work.
Later we drive to Puri en route we visit Konark temple Chariot of the Sun God, built by King Langula Narasimha Deva in the 13 century AD in the Golden era of Orissan art. This crowning piece of Orissan architecture & sculpture is sheer poetry on stone.
Overnight Hotel - Puri
Day 04 : Puri (Full Day Tour)
Today we visit the famous Jagannath Temple, dedicated to Krishna (Vishnu) in his deity form of Jagannath, meaning Lord of the Universe (Jag translates to Universe, nath means Lord). The present temple structure was built by Ananta Brama Chodaganga Dev in middle of 12th century AD (1078-1147 AD). It is a curvilinear temple which rises to 214 feet. Crowning the very top is the 'srichakra' (an eight spoked wheel) of Vishnu. The most important festival is the Rath Yatra or the Chariot festival once a year.
Later we explore the Puri beach, one of India's finest beaches. Puri Beach attracts millions of travelers to India with its strategic setting & religious importance.
Overnight Hotel - Puri
Day 05: Puri – Kolkata (Overnight Volvo Coach 1800Hrs/0600Hrs)
Full day free for independent activity. Later afternoon around 1700Hrs transfer to Volvo coach meeting point to board coach for Kolkata.
Overnight Hotel - Gopalpur (B)
Evening board Volvo coach at 2000Hrs over night drive to Bhubneswar.
Day 02: Arrival Bhubaneswar
Morning arrival Bhubaneswar at 0600Hrs meet to car driver at coach drooping point and drives to you hotel. After wash and change in hotel. Full Day Tour we take a tour of Bhubaneswar visiting Lord Shiva Lingaraja Temple, the 11th century temple of Bhubaneswar has been described as "truest fusion of dream & reality." A rare masterpiece, the temple has been rated one of the finest examples of purely Hindu temple. Every inch of the 55 m-high Lingaraja temple is covered with elaborate carvings. Sculpture & architecture fused elegantly to create a perfect harmony. Next we visit Mukteshwara Temple, a 7th-8th century AD is one of the most ornate temples in Bhubaneswar. The intricate carvings of the deities stand testimony to the influence of Hindu, Buddha & Jain style of architecture. The carvings on the roof are specially striking.
We also visit Parashurameshwara Temple, a small but richly decorated shrine of Shiva that was built in the 7th century. It is one of the best examples of the Orissa style of temple architecture.
Overnight Hotel - Bhubaneswar
February Attraction: Performance of the Annual Dance Festival which is held by the stunning ruins of the Sun Temple. Renowned exponents of Indian classical dance forms participate at this festival.
Day 03: Bhubaneswar - Puri via Dhauli, Pipli village & Konark (56 Kms - 02 hr)
Today we drive to Puri, en-route visit Dhauli & Pipli village & Konark (Sun Temple). First we stop at Dhauli, where Mauryan Emperor Ashoka the Great renounced bloody warfare & embraced the teachings of Buddha after victory over kingdom of Kalinga. Here we visit Peace Pagoda known as Shanti Stupa built in early 1970 by Japanese. Also visit two ancient rock edicts, today eclipsed by the presence of the Pagoda. Dating from 260 BC they outline Ashoka's detailed instructions to his administrators to rule with gentleness & fairness. Next we visit the Colorful Pipli village, where Orissan Handicrafts, the specialty is appliqué work.
Later we drive to Puri en route we visit Konark temple Chariot of the Sun God, built by King Langula Narasimha Deva in the 13 century AD in the Golden era of Orissan art. This crowning piece of Orissan architecture & sculpture is sheer poetry on stone.
Overnight Hotel - Puri
Day 04 : Puri (Full Day Tour)
Today we visit the famous Jagannath Temple, dedicated to Krishna (Vishnu) in his deity form of Jagannath, meaning Lord of the Universe (Jag translates to Universe, nath means Lord). The present temple structure was built by Ananta Brama Chodaganga Dev in middle of 12th century AD (1078-1147 AD). It is a curvilinear temple which rises to 214 feet. Crowning the very top is the 'srichakra' (an eight spoked wheel) of Vishnu. The most important festival is the Rath Yatra or the Chariot festival once a year.
Later we explore the Puri beach, one of India's finest beaches. Puri Beach attracts millions of travelers to India with its strategic setting & religious importance.
Overnight Hotel - Puri
Day 05: Puri – Kolkata (Overnight Volvo Coach 1800Hrs/0600Hrs)
Full day free for independent activity. Later afternoon around 1700Hrs transfer to Volvo coach meeting point to board coach for Kolkata.
Overnight Hotel - Gopalpur (B)
Our tour concludes: CIM thanks you for your patronage & ensures a punctual transfer to the Airport for your onward travel.
Our tour concludes: CIM thanks you for your patronage & look forward serve you again in near future.
Our tour concludes: CIM thanks you for your patronage & look forward serve you again in near future.
HOTEL CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT TIME: 1200Hrs
Include:
* Package cost subject to change without prior notice
Standard Hotel Rate |
Deluxe Hotel Rate |
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Single |
Double |
Single |
Double |
 36000 |
21000 |
47000 |
26500 |
- Return Volvo coach ticket (Kolkata- Bhubaneswar & Puri -Kolkata)
- 03 nights’ Accommodation on twin sharing basis
- Daily breakfast in hotel
- A/C car pick-up till departure at Puri (No transport on leisure day)
- All sightseeing by dedicated vehicle – (As per itinerary).
- Air Fare / Train Fare, Permit fees, Entry fees, Camera fees, Portarage, Insurance
- Tips & Gratuity, Any personal expenses, Mineral/soft/hard drinks
- Extra usage of vehicle, Guide, and anything which is not include in the inclusion.
* Package cost subject to change without prior notice
For Booking and Other Tailor Made Tour Packages Please Contact:
Mr. Binu George
Conferences & Incentives Management (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Suite No. 510/511, DLF City Court, MG Road
Gurgaon 122 004 , Haryana, India
Mob: +91 98 10 72 08 26
Tel: +91-124 46 17 700
Fax: +91-124 46 17 777
Email: binu@cimglobal.net
Mr. Binu George
Conferences & Incentives Management (I) Pvt. Ltd.
Suite No. 510/511, DLF City Court, MG Road
Gurgaon 122 004 , Haryana, India
Mob: +91 98 10 72 08 26
Tel: +91-124 46 17 700
Fax: +91-124 46 17 777
Email: binu@cimglobal.net