With its vertices at Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark, the Golden Triangle is the most sought after tour to explore the ethnicity and beauty of Odisha. This tour is the best to witness the marvels of the rich cultural heritage of the age old temples architecture blended with living rituals and the scenic beauty of the pristine coastline of the state.
Bhubaneswar, otherwise known as the “Ekamra Khetra” or the “Temple City” is the capital of Odisha. Bhuvaneshwar is the first spot for Odisha Golden Triangle Package. The city derives its name from the word “Tribhubaneswar” meaning “lord of the three world”, i.e, Shiva. It is a confluence of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain heritage and is home to some of the finest Kaligan temples. The city of Bhubaneswar is known as the Temple City for its numerous ancient temples that date back to the 7th century. The temples are a testament to the architectural and engineering skills of the people of Odisha during that time. The city is also an excellent place to learn about the rich cultural heritage of the state. Some of the temples that you will visit during the tour include Lingaraj Temple, Mukteswara Temple, and Rajarani Temple.
The ancient city of Puri revolves around Lord Jagannath and the essence of spirituality/mysticism in every corner of its being. The city is one of the “Chaar Dhams” established by Adi Shankaracharya, hence being a landmark in the religious tourism map of the country and is the second spot in the Golden triangle tour. As per mythology, the cycle of Lord Vishnu’s day revolves around the four dhaams where he takes bath at Rameshwaram in South, food at Puri in East, meditation at Badrinath in North and rest at Dwarka in west. Puri, located on the Bay of Bengal, is a popular tourist destination in Odisha known for its beautiful beaches, delicious seafood, and the famous Jagannath Temple. The temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus in India. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to witness the annual Rath Yatra Festival, where the three deities of the temple, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, are taken out in a grand procession on beautifully decorated chariots.
Konark is where the language of stone surpasses the language of man. Konark is the last vertice of the Golden Triangle Tour package in Odisha. The Sun Temple at Konark is the epitome of architectural brilliance and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 13th century AD by King Narasimha Deva I the Sun temple continues to enchant its visitors with its massive structure, symmetry, precision and intricate detailing. Konark, located around 35 Kms from Puri, is famous for the 13th-century Sun Temple. The temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known for its intricate carvings and magnificent architecture. The temple is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya and is considered to be one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of ancient India.
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Our tour packages include comfortable accommodation, transportation, guide service, and meals. We also offer customized tours to suit the specific needs of our clients.
If you’re looking for an all-inclusive tour that covers the Best of Odisha, our Golden Triangle Tour is the perfect choice. Join us on an adventure as we take you on a journey through the history, culture, and natural beauty of Odisha.
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Arrival Bhubaneswar in the morning and meet our rep at the station or airport.
Transfer to a hotel of choice. After fresh up, proceed to explore the temples of the temple city – Bhubaneswar on a chronological manner to understand the development of temple architecture from 7th to 11th century. Visit temples like Parsurameswar, Mukteswar, Rajarani and Lingaraj temple.
During late afternoon visit the Cactus garden at regional plant research Center which is one of the best in India.
Evening by the Dhabalgiri (Dhauli ) where the famous Kalinga war fought and turned Emperor Ashoka to adpot non violence and Buddhism. Learn the great story of Kalinga -Utkal as you witness the light and sound show at the back drop of Dhabalgiri.
Back to hotel and overnight.
Back to hotel in the evening.
After breakfast check out and proceed to Khandagiri, the caves and Jain monuments. Then visit to Tribal research museum to know about the rich tribal culture and crafts of ODISHA.
After lunch drive to Konark via the applique makers village Pipli.
Arrival Konark during early evening and visit the illuminated Sun temple which is a spectacular sight at the back drop of dark sky.
Stay at Konark.
In the morning take the guided tour to this world heritage site repute Sun temple – Konark where the language of stones defeated the language of human.
Then proceed to Puri, the holy Dham. Check in a hotel by the sea side.
During late afternoon explore the lanes of the holy city and it’s places of cultural importance by our Green Rider Rickshaw service and in the evening visit to Jagannath temple assisted by our Panda.
Witness the Dhwaja ceremony and Evening Aarti at the temple and after dinner in a popular restaurant and back to hotel.
Today we shall visit Chilika lake at Satapada where we meet dolphins in nature.
Enjoy the boat trip at Chilika which is being awarded with Ramsar for its conservation of wetlands and bio diversity which is an unique combination of marine, fresh water and brackish water.
Lunch at Satapada and back to Puri during late afternoon. Free time for self in the evening by the sea side and visit to beach market.
After breakfast checkout and proceed to Raghurajpur, the artisan village famous for Orissan Patta painting and you get an opportunity to buy typical Orissan small souvenir from the artists directly. After few hours in the village proceed to Sakhigopal temple and then to Siruli Mahaveer temple.
Back to Puri or Bhubaneswar to board the train or flight for onward journey.
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