Odishan Odyssey

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Day 01: Arrival +

Day 02: BHUBANESWAR +

Morning city tour of Bhubaneswar. The well planned capital of Orissa, is a city of temples. It had 7000 temples at one time of which more than 500 remain today. These temples built over a period of one thousand years reflect the grandeur of high quality workmanship of Kalinga (ancient name of the State) temple art. Visit Temples like, PARASURAMESWAR (7th A.D.) famous for its latticed windows, MUKTESWAR (10th A.D.) with its profusion of wall carvings, LINGARAJ (11th A.D.) dominates the landscape rising to a high of 46 Mts. and finest representation of Kalinga Art, BINDUSAGAR the Ocean drop tank, RAJARANI (11th A.D.) with its Exquisite carvings and many more is a must for the visitors. Afternoon visit the twin hill UDAYAGIRI & KHANDAGIRI the Jain Caves. Excavated in between 2nd & 1st century B.C. By the famous king of Kalinga, named KHARAVELA, was the rain resort of Jain Monks. It is one of the earliest specimens of cave architecture of India. Enjoy the lovely sunset on the small hill. Overnight at Bhubaneswar

Day 03: After breakfast +

After breakfast proceed to Konark, enroute visit the colourful appliqué work village Pipli. Konark the magnificent SUN TEMPLE of India sheer poetry in stone is known as Black Pagoda. This 13th century temple is a magnet to the visitors from all over the world. The temple is in the architectural images of the mythical chariot of the Sun God here the Kalingan temple style has reached in its grand climax stage. The left structure standing among the sand dunes of the Seashore is the most impressive of the Orissa temples the horses at the entrance the encircling friezes, the chariot wheels are executed with exuberance. Then proceed to Puri for lunch. After lunch Tour of Puri. Puri, one of the four celebrated religious centres of India, is famous all over the world for the great temple of Lord Jagannath situated on the cost of Bay of Bengal is a town of eternal festival. Because of the intense religious importance and hallowed tradition non-Hindus are not allowed within the Temple complex. Overnight at Puri

Day 04: After breakfast proceed to Satpada-on-Chilka +

Chilka nestled on the Orissan Coast of Bay of Bengal with 1,100 sq. kms. area is the largest brackish water lake in Asia. This Ramsar convention site is famous for it high concentration of feathered winter migrants. Out of this Nalabana, a submergible island with an area of 1.5 sq. kms. Has been declared as a sanctuary due to its varied floral and faunal .co.inposition including a large concentration of avi-fauna. While a number of rivers drain into this lake, it is connected to the sea by a 35 kms. Long channel. A number of islands dotting the lake lend charm to this beautiful land. The most prominent among them is the abode of Maa Kalijai whose omnipresence lends strength and courage to the ever daring boatsmen. This vast water body also supports a large fishing .co.inmunity who enhance the beauty of the lake with their traditional colourful sail boats. Their navigational expertise is a reminiscence of the ancient maritime heritage of the Kalinga Sadhavas. Entire lake area has been declared as a 'Close area' for providing much needed protection to the avian visitors.After lunch drive to Bhubaneswar for overnight.

Day 05: After Breakfast +