Puri Jagannath, Konark Sun temple, Pattachitra art in best of Odisha in 2 days
Puri Jagannath, Konark Sun temple, Pattachitra art in best of Odisha in 2 days
Best of Odisha is a tour in which guests get to experience the rich culture of Odisha in 48 hours. The tour starts at Dhauli where in 260 BC Emperor Ashoka gave up War and became Buddhist and paved the way for the World to embrace Buddhism. The highlight of this tour would be the grand Sun Temple at Konark with its mesmerizing Sundials in the form of wheels of the Chariot.
At Puri we see the magnificent Temple of Lord Jagannath, famous for its Chariot festival. A Dolphin spotting ride in a boat on the Lake Chilika, meeting the legendary artists of Pattachitra style of painting and Caving in Khandagiri and Udayagiri are the other things we will do.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
5 Senses Tours
Orientation
Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa
Another highlight of Dhauli is the Shanti Stupa or Peace Pagoda. The current structure was built by an Indo-Japanese collaboration in 1972 by the Japan Buddha Sangh and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangh.
1 hourKonark Sun Temple
The most interesting aspect of the architecture lies in the wheels of the chariot. The twelve pairs of wheels located at the base of the temple are no ordinary wheels. They create a sundial and tell time!
1 hourRamchandi Temple
We will visit Ramachandi temple besides the Bay of Bengal. The temple is surrounded by casurina plantations, and is dedicated to Goddess Chandi who is seen seated on a lotus.
30 minutesShree Jagannath Temple Puri
Day 2: Chilika Lake
1 hourChilika Lake
630 AM- We drive for an hour to reach the magnificent Chilka lake. At Satapada we will take a boat ride on the lake. If we are lucky we can spot dolphins of Irrawady.
1 hourRaghurajpur Artist Village
The state of Odisha is very famous for its handicrafts. We will visit a village market at Raghurajpur. This village is home to the immensely talented Pattachitra painters whose traditional style goes back to the 5th century BC. The artists use gum and chalk and their canvas is the dried palm leaf.
1 hourKhandagiri Caves
Khandagiri caves are dwelling retreats or cells of ancient Jain ascetics. These were built in the second century BC during the reign of King Kharavela of the Kalinga Kingdom. At the top there is a 18th century Jain temple as well.
1 hourRajarani Temple
No accommodation included on this day.
1 hourIncluded
- Overnight accommodation
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private Car
- Boating
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- 1x Breakfast
- Entry/Admission - Konark Sun Temple
- Entry/Admission - Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa
- Entry/Admission - Raghurajpur Artist Village
- Entry/Admission - Rajarani Temple
- Entry/Admission - Ramchandi Temple
- Entry/Admission - Shree Jagannath Temple Puri
- Entry/Admission - Khandagiri Caves
- Entry/Admission - Chilika Lake
Not Included
- Beverages
- Lunch and Dinner
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.