Bhubaneswar - Puri [2N-3D] | Nepal Guide

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This package comprises of 2 nights and 3 days of Bhuwaneswar and Puri. Ideal for travellers looking for tours & treks. Confirm trip pace, inclusions and seasonal suitability with the provider.

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Day 01: Bhubaneswar — Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar Airoprt/ Rly. Stn. Transfer to hotel. Bhubaneswar Known asthe “Temple City”,founded during the Kalinga empire over 3,000 years ago, Bhubaneswartoday boasts of a cluster of magnificent temples, which once boasted of more than 2000temples. still preserves over 500 of India's finest temples.If time permits visit Lingaraj Temple Constructed in 650 A.D. this temple is a uniquespecimen of Oriyan style of architecture. The most special feature of this temple is thepresence of one thousand lingas in the north-west corner of the complex.. Dedicated toLord Shiva as the name suggests, the temple was built sometime in the 7th century bythe King Jajati Keshari. The Lingraj Temple houses a Shivalingam that rises to a massiveheight of 8 inches above the floor level and is about 8 feet in diameter as well. LingarajTemple is a spectacular specimen of Orissa style of temples with a hint of Kalinga style ofarchitecture, covering a vast area of 2,50,000 sq ft., stand tall 180 ft.As many as 150smaller shrines dot the temple complex. Non Hindus are not allowed inside the temple.sThen visit Rajarani templeA popular 11th-century the Raja Rani Temple is locally known as the 'love temple' becauseit contains some sensuous carvings of women and couples. No images can be found insidethe sanctum, and hence the temple is not associated with any particular sect of Hinduism.This is perhaps exactly where the charm of the temple comes from: the temple belongs tono specific sect and is open to all people irrespective of the deity that they worship andadmire. However, the figures of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati carved on the wallsstrongly indicate that the temple has certain associations with Shaivism.Brahmeshwar Temple was built during 11th century A.D in honor of the presiding deityBrahmeshwar, who is a form of Lord Shiva. The 60-feet tall temple was the first to exhibitiron beams in construction and splendid iconography of dancers and musicians on thewalls. The porch features carved ceiling with lotus, while the walls have motifs of lion headin abundance.Mukteshwar Temple is one of the most compact and smallest temples in Bhubaneswar,but is renowned for its imposing ceiling that is adorned with eight-petal lotus in the porch,and astounding stone archway. It was for the first time that carved images appeared intemple architecture, exhibiting beautiful lion-head motifs. “Mukteshwar” means “Lord whogives freedom through Yoga.”Parshurameswar temple The small but luxuriantly designed temple was built during7th century and is one of the oldest in Bhubaneswar. The temple exhibits marvelousarchitectural artwork.Afte lunch visit khandagiri and Udaygiri caves and explore the age-old caves ofKhandagiri and Udaygiri, carved by jain Monks in the 1st century BC, and were usssed asdwellings aaand meditation quarters, were built under King Khaarvela of theMahameghavahan dynasty. Overnight at hotel. Day 02: Bhubaneswar – puri — After breakfast drive to Puri enroute Dhauli, where a modern peace pagoda and ancientrock edictsmark the emperor Asshoka;s conversion to Buddhism. Dhauli , a sacredBuddhist ssite on the banks of then river Daya, where the greatKalingan war was takenplace.evered by Buddhists as the place where ancient Indian emperor Ashoka renouncedviolence and embraced Budddddhism, the site pagoda , and see two of the rock-carvededicts declaring Ashoka’s new religious principles that date from 260 BC. Then viewsome rock-cut caves, medieval Hindu temples, and the renovated Shiva temple nearPagoda.Continue to Visit Pipli the artist village where locals produce appliqué art- a process ofcutting coloured cloth into shapes of animals, birds, flowers, leaves , gods, goddesses andother decorative motifs and stiching them over a piece of cloth. These creations arefabricated into lampshades, handbags, cushion covers, or even garden umbrellas.Later visit Konark the Chariot of the Sun God temple, built by Laqngula Narasingh Devain 13 th century A.D.. The Sun temple is known for its exquisite and intricate architectureand sculptures. An UNSECO World Heritge List of monument. The word 'Konark' is acombination of two words 'Kona' and 'Arka'. 'Kona' means 'Corner' and 'Arka' means 'Sun',so when combines it becomes 'Sun of the Corner', dedicated to Sun God. Konark is alsoknown as Arka khetra. There are three different sides of the temple, positioned in properdirection to catch the rays of the sun at morning, noon and evening.King Narasimhadevathe great ruler of the Ganga dynasty had built this temple, with the help of 1200 artisanswithin a period of 12 years (1243-1255 A.D.). Since the ruler used to worship the Sun, thetemple was considered as a chariot for the Sun God. Konark Temple was designed in theform of a gorgeously decorated chariot mounted on 24 wheels , each about 10 feet indiameter, and drawn by 7 mighty horses. It is really difficult to understand, how this hugetemple, every inch-space of which was so wonderfully carved, could have been completedwithin such a short time. Whatever that might be, the konark temple even in its presentruined state, still a wonder to the whole world. Great poet Rabindranath Tagore wrote ofKonark: "here the slanguage of stone surpasses the language of man."Drive through marine drive to Puri, on the way visit Chandrabhaga beach, Ramachanditemple. After freshen up in hotel visit the world famous Lord Jagannath templeThe majestic Jagannath Temple in Puri is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus and isa part of the “Char Dham” pilgrimages. Jagannatha is not the only deity worshipped in thetemple, though it is known as the 'Jagannatha Temple'. The deities of the Puri temple aregenerally known as the Trimurti (trinity) and also as Chaturdhamurti. The temple wasoriginally built by the Kalinga ruler Anantavarman Chodaganga(1078 - 1148 CE). Muchof the present structure was built by King Ananga Bhima Deva in the year 1174 CE. Ittook 14 years to complete and was consecrated in 1198 CE.Back to Hotel overnight at Hotel. Day 03: Departure to Bhubaneswar — On time pick up from hotel and provide departure transfer to Bhubaneswar Airport or Rly.Stn.for onward Journey.

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Charge per PAX 02 PAX 04 PAX 06 PAX 08 PAX 10 PAX 12 PAX 2 Star Hotel 9360 7758 6600 6738 6240 5845 3 Star Hotel 11450 9594 8325 8937 8208 7920 4 Star Hotel 14340 12725 12480 11828 11136 10698 5 Star Hotel on request on request on request on request on request on request Note: The above mentioned rates are in Indian Rupees. Innova/Xylo/Scorpio upgrade charge will be Inr. 1000 per day per vehicle.

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