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Bhubaneswar - Puri - Konark
offered by supplier M17019 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 4
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 18
people
Destination(s):
India
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 500 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1500 Euro (EUR)
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The capital of the eastern Indian state of Orissa has many sites worth visiting. Many of the Hindus and the Buddhist flock to the city, a religious center. Besides the great Hindu temples stand Buddhist shrines in and around the city of Bhubaneswar. The triangle of ancient Buddhist monuments at Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Udaigiri at a distance of 90 kilometers from Bhubaneshwar form yet another golden triangle of eastern India. At a distance of 8 kilometers from the city amidst the peaceful and serene environments lies the great Buddhist shrine of Dhauli. The pilgrim spot is renowned for its rock edicts of Ashoka. At the spot after the Kalinga victory in the year 261 BC that Ashoka, the Mauryan emperor adopted non-violence and took to Buddha’s teachings of non-violence.
The sacred city of Konark is a vital destination of the Golden Triangle circuit of Eastern India besides Bhubaneswar and Puri. The Sun Temple remains the landmark of Konark for which the city is renowned throughout the world. The city of Konark is a visual masterpiece. At a distance of 65 km from Bhubaneswar, near the sacred city of Puri, is the great Sun Temple of Konark making the small triangle of holiday destinations for the tourists to Orissa.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Bhubaneshwar. Drive to Puri. Overnight at Puri.
Day 2: City tour of Puri including the visit of Jagannath Temple, Fishermen village and Artisan’s villages near by. Overnight at Puri.
Day 3: Drive to Bhubaneshwar en route visiting Konark Sun Temple. Afternoon visit of Temples at Bhubaneshwar. Overnight at Bhubaneshwar.
Day 4: Visit of the Temples and Caves at Bhubaneshwar. Departure transfer for onward connection.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes :
- Accommodation as per your budget/requirement as per above given range
- Service of the vehicles as per the entire program
- Service of the knowledgeable, experience and Government of India Tourism approved licensed guide
- Toll, tax, parking and all travel related taxes for the tour.
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