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Half Day Tour of Caves and Tribal Museum
4 h
Half Day
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Stop At: Khandagiri Caves, Udaygiri Khandagiri Road Khandagiri Hills, Bhubaneswar 751030 India
In the morning, you will be picked up from the hotel and driven towards the site of the Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves, dating back to the 1st Century BC. These caves are the earliest group of Jain rock cut shelters and hold 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 learned. King Kharavel and His Queen spend last part of their lives in the Hathi Gumpha and Rani Gumpha respectively. All their activities are written in Pali language in Hathi Gumpha.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts, National Highway 5 Gopabandhu Nagar, Bhubaneswar India
Further, visit the Tribal Museum where detailed information about the tribal life and culture of Odisha is displayed. A rich collection of stone and wood sculptures, metal objects and images, weapons, and wooden objects, among other remarkable elements have been conserved here. If time permits you can also visit the local market. After the tour ends, you will be dropped back at the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
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Stop At: Khandagiri Caves, Udaygiri Khandagiri Road Khandagiri Hills, Bhubaneswar 751030 India
In the morning, you will be picked up from the hotel and driven towards the site of the Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves, dating back to the 1st Century BC. These caves are the earliest group of Jain rock cut shelters and hold 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 learned. King Kharavel and His Queen spend last part of their lives in the Hathi Gumpha and Rani Gumpha respectively. All their activities are written in Pali language in Hathi Gumpha.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts, National Highway 5 Gopabandhu Nagar, Bhubaneswar India
Further, visit the Tribal Museum where detailed information about the tribal life and culture of Odisha is displayed. A rich collection of stone and wood sculptures, metal objects and images, weapons, and wooden objects, among other remarkable elements have been conserved here. If time permits you can also visit the local market. After the tour ends, you will be dropped back at the hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- English Speaking Guide
- Monument fees
- AC Transport
- Water
- Entry/Admission - Khandagiri Caves
- Entry/Admission - Museum of Tribal Arts & Artifacts
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
85%
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