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ORISSA GOLDEN TRIANGLE |
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After
discovering Kolkatta, the first
British capital in India, we fly to
Bhubaneshwar - the capital of Orissa
only since 1956, is the city of
temples. There were once over 1000
of them; a large number are still
standing and active. A large number
of temples are located around Bindu
Sarovar, a tank which is believed to
receive water from all the holy
rivers. Some of the temples here are
Linga Raj temple built in 1114 A.D.
to the glory of Shiva, Vaital Deul
is a typical 8th century Khakera and
Mukteshwar temple, it is the gem of
Orissan architecture. Puri at a
distance of 60 km from Bhubaneshwar,
is the holiest place in Orissa and
one of the biggest pilgrimage
centers in India, it is known for
its cult of Jagannath temple. Few
kilometer further in Konark, a
former center Orissan Buddhism. A
temple to the sun god was built here
in the 9th century, the present sun
temple was erected in the 13th
century. |
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Ref: |
OGT. |
Duration: |
07 Days |
Season: |
Round
The Year |
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Itinerary: |
Calcutta
- Bhubaneshwar - Puri - Bhubaneshwar
- Calcutta |
DAY 01. ARRIVE
CALCUTTA
Arrive
Calcutta meet and transfer to hotel. Calcutta is
the largest metropolitan city of India, with a
population of above 10 million. In 1773, it
became the headquarters of British
administration in India till 1911, when the
capital was shifted to Delhi. Afternoon
orientation tour of Calcutta city.
DAY 02.
CALCUTTA - BHUBANESHWAR
Fly
Transfer to
Calcutta airport and fly to Bhubaneshwar, the
modern capital of Orissa, popularly known as the
temple city of India. Boasts of a cluster of
some 500 temples still standings on their own,
ranging from 46mt high, Lingaraj to the lovely
miniature ones. A complete study of the Kalinga
style of architecture from its very inception to
perfection spreading over nearly two thousand
years is epitomized in the monuments of
Bhubaneswar. Arrive and transfer to hotel.
Afternoon sightseeing tour.
DAY 03. IN
BHUBANESHWAR
Morning explore
twin rock-cut caves Udaygiri and Khandagiri,
date back to 1st and 2nd
century B.C. Afternoon at leisure.
DAY 04.
BHUBANESHWAR � PURI Drive 56 Km
1 ½ Hrs
Morning depart
and drive to Puri, en-route visit 13th
century sun temple Konark (the Sun�s corner).
Arrive and check in at hotel. Remainder of the
day at leisure.
DAY 05. IN PURI
Puri is famous
world over for its Sri Jaggannath temple, sited
on the Bay of Bengal, one of the four holiest
cities in India, and Annual Rath Yatra (the car
festival). The temple itself is not open to
Non-Hindus, but we are able to take advantage of
the roof-top viewing positions. Full day at
leisure to explore the town and relax on the
beach.
DAY 06. PURI �
BHUBANESHWAR Drive
56 Km 1 ½ Hrs
BHUBANESHWAR -
CALCUTTA Fly
Morning drive back to
Bhubaneshwar airport and fly to Calcutta.
Transfer to hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 07. DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for onward
flight |
