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Bhubaneswar & Konark Sun Temple

BHUBANESWAR & KONARK TEMPLE

Experience cultural immersion in Bhubaneswar & Konark Sun Temple.

Rs6500/person onwards
Private car 10 Hours Guided tour

Architecture & Culture

Bhubaneswar & Konark is a great way to experience cultural immersion in Bhuabneswar city and world heritage site of Konark Sun temple in one day. The tour starts at Dhauli where in 260 BC Emperor Ashoka gave up War and became Buddhist after which we visit the grand Sun Temple at Konark with its mesmerizing Sundials in the form of wheels of the Chariot. We visit the exquisite carvings at Buddhist caves of Khandagiri and Udayagiri before winding up the day at the erotically carved Raja Rani Temple.

Konark Sun Temple

Experience one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of India. Built in 13th century by King Narasimhadeva, the temple is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with seven horses and twelve wheels, carrying the sun god, Surya, across heavens. The Sun temple was known as ‘The Black Pagoda’ among early European sailors to the East.

Raja Rani temple

Raja Rani temple is a temple constructed in the 11th century from reddish and yellow sandstone. This material was called Rajarani in the local dialect and hence the temple got its name. The temple is famous for its unique sculptures of women. Women are in poses performing Odissi the traditional dance form as well as in every day life moments.

Dhauli Peace Pagoda

Our next destination is Dhauli. This is the venue of the ancient battle which was fought in 260 BC. Emperor Ashoka, the great Mauryan King won the battle but upon seeing the bloodbath had a change of heart. He became a propagator of peace and had a big role in the spread of Buddhism in India. We will get to see edicts of Ashoka embossed on rocks using the ancient Brahmi script and Prakrit language. The rock cut Elephant sculpture is one of the oldest in India.

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.

Khandagiri 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. It is believed that the founder of Jain faith, Mahavir had visited Khandagiri in the 6th Century B.C. At the top there is a 18th century Jain temple as well.

Guided Tour

Bhubaneswar & Konark is a guided tour where a cultural evangelist will provide the cultural context during our visit. Our cultural evangelists unpack authentic India for better comprehension and appreciation of the cultural and heritage of the ancient Indian civilization.

Private Tour

A private tour ensures that we are able to focus all our attention on you and adjust the pace of the Bhubaneswar & Konark tour according to your interests. Pick and drop from your hotel in an airconditioned vehicle is included in the Bhubaneswar city tour.

Strengthening Local Cummunity

Our company is helping the local community by training & employing local guides. We give most of our business to local vendors and small businesses. This initiative is to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

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4+ persons
Rs6500/person
  • Professional Guide
  • Travel by Innova
  • Entrance charge
  • Local cuisine lunch
2-3 persons
Rs7500/each
  • Professional Guide
  • Travel by Sedan
  • Entrance charge
  • Local cuisine lunch
Single person
Rs12000/each
  • Professional Guide
  • Travel by Sedan
  • Entrance charge
  • Local cuisine lunch

Trip Itinerary

Experience cultural immersion in Bhubaneswar

8:00 AM - Hotel pick up
Dhauli Peace Pagoda
Shanti Stupa
Konark Sun Temple
Khandagiri caves
Raja Rani Temple
6:00 PM- Hotel drop

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