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Temple of Puri with Rock Edicts and Art & Crafts Village Tour
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Stop At: Puri, Puri, Puri District, Odisha
Your tour starts with a pick up from the hotel. You will be then driven towards Puri - a town in Odisha with long recorded history dating back to the 3rd century BC.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jagannath Temple, Puri 752001 India
Visit Puri Jagannath temple and Gundicha temple. The Puri Jagannath temple is one of the holy places in Hinduism. Mentioned as one of the divine Char Dhams (India’s Four Hindu Pilgrimages Circuit), the temple is dedicated to the "Lord of the Universe”- Lord Jagannath.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gundicha Temple, Near Jagannath Temple, Puri India
Pay your respects and move to the Gundicha temple. This temple is the venue of the highly celebrated Puri Rath Yatra Festival (the homecoming festival of the deities of Jagannath Temple) that takes the Gods and Goddess of Jagannath temple on a procession in a chariot during the festival.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Raghurajpur Artist Village, On the river Bhargabi, Puri India
Later, drive to Raghurajpur, the artists’ village, famous for its Patta paintings which are made over a piece of cloth or a dried palm leaf. The art form dates back to 5th century BC.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pipili, Odisha 752104, India
Afterwards, drive back to Bhubaneswar. En-route visit Pipli, a town of artisans famous for beautiful and colourful applique handicrafts. This art is the source of livelihood for most people of this region
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ashokan Rock Edict, Dhauli 8 Km From Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar India
On the way to Bhubaneshwar, you will 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. After the tour ends, you will be dropped back at the hotel.
Duration: 40 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puri, Puri, Puri District, Odisha
Your tour starts with a pick up from the hotel. You will be then driven towards Puri - a town in Odisha with long recorded history dating back to the 3rd century BC.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jagannath Temple, Puri 752001 India
Visit Puri Jagannath temple and Gundicha temple. The Puri Jagannath temple is one of the holy places in Hinduism. Mentioned as one of the divine Char Dhams (India’s Four Hindu Pilgrimages Circuit), the temple is dedicated to the "Lord of the Universe”- Lord Jagannath.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gundicha Temple, Near Jagannath Temple, Puri India
Pay your respects and move to the Gundicha temple. This temple is the venue of the highly celebrated Puri Rath Yatra Festival (the homecoming festival of the deities of Jagannath Temple) that takes the Gods and Goddess of Jagannath temple on a procession in a chariot during the festival.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Raghurajpur Artist Village, On the river Bhargabi, Puri India
Later, drive to Raghurajpur, the artists’ village, famous for its Patta paintings which are made over a piece of cloth or a dried palm leaf. The art form dates back to 5th century BC.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pipili, Odisha 752104, India
Afterwards, drive back to Bhubaneswar. En-route visit Pipli, a town of artisans famous for beautiful and colourful applique handicrafts. This art is the source of livelihood for most people of this region
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ashokan Rock Edict, Dhauli 8 Km From Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar India
On the way to Bhubaneshwar, you will 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. After the tour ends, you will be dropped back at the hotel.
Duration: 40 minutes
Included
- English Speaking Guide
- Monument fees
- AC Transport
- Water
- Entry/Admission - Raghurajpur Artist Village
- Entry/Admission - Ashokan Rock Edict
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
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
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
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Cultural
90%
Original
35%
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