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Bhubaneswar full day tour with Caves, Handicrafts and Rock Edicts
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Stop At: Udayagiri Caves, Udaygiri Khandagiri Road Udaygiri Hills, Bhubaneswar 751003 India
After breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel for a visit to the Khandagiri Udayagiri caves. Built in the 1st Century BC, these caves are the earliest group of Jain rock cut shelters. The caves hold great importance for their history, rock-cut architecture, art and religion. Once the dwelling retreats or cells of the Jain ascetics, here visitors can feel the wisdom of the people of ancient time. King Kharavel and his Queen spend last part of their life in Hathi Gumpha and Rani Gumpha. All their activities are written in Palli language in Hathi Gumpha.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts, National Highway 5 Gopabandhu Nagar, Bhubaneswar India
Then, visit the Tribal Museum to witness the fantastic tribal elements of Odisha. A rich collection of stone and wood sculptures, metal objects and images, weapons, and wooden objects, among other remarkable elements have been conserved here. Also, visit the State Museum that has interesting collections of archaeological findings, stone inscriptions, tools dating back to the Stone Age and Bronze Age, paintings, palm-leaf manuscripts and many more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chausath Yogini Temple, Sevagram, Khajuraho 471606 India
Pay a visit to the Hirapur Chausath (64) Yogini Temple of Hirapur, 20 km out of Bhubaneshwar city. This 9th century temple is a tantric temple dedicated to 64 different Hindu Goddesses, and is built in a circular fashion with blocks of sandstone. Drive to Pipli, famous for its beautiful appliqué work.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ashokan Rock Edict, Dhauli 8 Km From Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar India
Also, visit the Dhauli Rock Edicts of Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire from the 3rd Century BC. It is this place where the famous King Ashoka converted to Buddhism and installed rock edicts to record his new maxim after the end of the great war of Kalinga in 262 BCE. Dhauli is now an important centre for Buddhism in India.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dhauli Shanti Stupa, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752104, India
Evening, you will proceed to the Shanti Stupa for the Light and Sound Show; a spectacular retelling of the glorious history of ancient Odisha. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at the hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Udayagiri Caves, Udaygiri Khandagiri Road Udaygiri Hills, Bhubaneswar 751003 India
After breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel for a visit to the Khandagiri Udayagiri caves. Built in the 1st Century BC, these caves are the earliest group of Jain rock cut shelters. The caves hold great importance for their history, rock-cut architecture, art and religion. Once the dwelling retreats or cells of the Jain ascetics, here visitors can feel the wisdom of the people of ancient time. King Kharavel and his Queen spend last part of their life in Hathi Gumpha and Rani Gumpha. All their activities are written in Palli language in Hathi Gumpha.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts, National Highway 5 Gopabandhu Nagar, Bhubaneswar India
Then, visit the Tribal Museum to witness the fantastic tribal elements of Odisha. A rich collection of stone and wood sculptures, metal objects and images, weapons, and wooden objects, among other remarkable elements have been conserved here. Also, visit the State Museum that has interesting collections of archaeological findings, stone inscriptions, tools dating back to the Stone Age and Bronze Age, paintings, palm-leaf manuscripts and many more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chausath Yogini Temple, Sevagram, Khajuraho 471606 India
Pay a visit to the Hirapur Chausath (64) Yogini Temple of Hirapur, 20 km out of Bhubaneshwar city. This 9th century temple is a tantric temple dedicated to 64 different Hindu Goddesses, and is built in a circular fashion with blocks of sandstone. Drive to Pipli, famous for its beautiful appliqué work.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ashokan Rock Edict, Dhauli 8 Km From Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar India
Also, visit the Dhauli Rock Edicts of Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire from the 3rd Century BC. It is this place where the famous King Ashoka converted to Buddhism and installed rock edicts to record his new maxim after the end of the great war of Kalinga in 262 BCE. Dhauli is now an important centre for Buddhism in India.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dhauli Shanti Stupa, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 752104, India
Evening, you will proceed to the Shanti Stupa for the Light and Sound Show; a spectacular retelling of the glorious history of ancient Odisha. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at the hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- English Speaking Guide
- Monument fees
- AC Transport
- Water
- Enjoy Light and Sound Show
- Entry/Admission - Udayagiri Caves
- Entry/Admission - Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts
- Entry/Admission - Chausath Yogini Temple
- Entry/Admission - Ashokan Rock Edict
- Entry/Admission - Dhauli Shanti Stupa
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
Original
30%
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