The lively and hardly filled streets of Puri with its bright houses and kinds of regional architecture have their charm. The Jagannath Temple, which rises high over these streets, dominates the skyline. The Chakratirtha (CT) Road to the East, the oceanfront of Marine Drive Road to the West, and the array of hotels, resorts in the middle, and the busy Bada Danda road of hotels and shops selling religious souvenirs and the brightly colored pattachitra paintings are the central areas of activity.
The large expanse of beach, far cleaner at the eastern end, is crowded with sun bathers and swimmers in season, with local fishermen acting as lifeguards. Aside from the pilgrims with hundreds of thousands gathering during the annual Rath Yatra, Puri’s Traveller scene is dominated by Bengalis from Kolkata, and some young Western and Japanese visitors exploring the relaxed charm of the town, mostly on foot.
Bhubaneswar is the capital city of Orissa. It is the largest city in the state and has become the center of economic and religious importance in the area. Bhubaneswar is called the Temple City of Odisha for its large number of magnificent temples and architectural heritage. The contemporary city of Bhubaneswar was laid out in 1946 by the German architect Otto Königsberger.
The city is, like Chandigarh and Jamshedpur, one of India’s first planned cities. Bhubaneswar can be divided historically into two parts, Ancient Bhubaneswar and Modern Bhubaneswar. Ancient Bhubaneswar has historical records dating back more than 3,000 years to the Kalinga empire, while Modern Bhubaneswar was founded in 1948.
The magnificent Sun Temple at Konark is the achievement of Orissan temple architecture and stands as one of the most beautiful monuments of religious architecture in the world. The poet Rabindranath Tagore described Konark by saying ‘here the language of stone surpasses the language of man’, and indeed the experience at Konark cannot be put into words.
This enormous dilapidated structure, now in a state of crumbling disrepair, sits proudly amidst the drifting sands. Today, this site is located approximately two kilometers inland from where the ocean stood but once surf was lapping up against its foundation. Until relatively recently, the temple was located close enough to the shoreline that it served as a navigational marker for European sailors who often referred to it as the ‘Black Pagoda’.
Day 01:- Bhubaneswar Arrival
Welcome to the City of Temple Bhubaneswar. On arrival in Bhubaneswar, you will be greeted by your friendly representative outside the baggage hall area at the airport. Transfer to hotel, check in & relax. Then visit the Lord Jagannath temple, Part of the Char Dham pilgrimages.
Puri is one of the Pilgrimage centres of India with the largest kitchen in the world, attracting around one lakh devotees every day to this temple from all around the world. Then visit the Gundicha temple, Evening, relax at the beach. Stay overnight at Puri.
Day 02:- Chilika Lake (Satapara) full day trip
After breakfast drive to Asia’s biggest lake, which is one of the most popular tourist places of the world Chilika Lake (Satapara), Take a boat cruise to visit the Irrawaddy Dolphins, sea mouth & Red craps Island. In the evening, back to Puri. Overnight stay at Puri.
Day 03:- Puri to Bhubaneswar via Konark Sun Temple
After breakfast & check out, proceed to Bhubaneswar en route to visit the Konark Sun temple, the 13th-century Temple (also known as the Black Pagoda). It is one of the Seven Wonders of India, Pipli (the appliqué work village). Also visit Dhauli Giri, known as Peace Pagoda, the famous Japanese temple on the hill. It has the major Edicts of Ashoka.
Check in at the hotel in the evening, visit Lingaraj temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar, Siddheswar, Rajarani & Megheswar temple. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
Day 04:- Bhubaneswar Local sightseeing
After a hearty continental breakfast proceed for a city tour, viewing some of the city’s most beautiful landmarks. Nandankanan Zoo, the garden of Gods. It also contains a botanical garden and part of it is has been declared a sanctuary. It’s famous for its white tiger population. After noon visit to Khandagiri and Udaygiri Caves. Evening drop them at Railway station to Catch train. Over night stay at Bhubaneswar.
Day 05:- Bhubaneswar Dropping
After a delightful breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and drive to the airport/railway station for our flight to return home. It is time to say goodbye to the beautiful, exciting Odisha and the friends we have made, and go back home with the indelible memories we have created.
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