BUDDHIST TOUR OF ODISHA

Duration : 5 Nights 6 Days

Package Code: TOT-OD-041

DAY 01:- BHUBANESWAR

Arrival at Bhubaneswar and Transfer to Hotel, halfday day city tour of Temple city Bhubaneswar famous for beautiful architecture (One of the Most Important Temple, Mukteswar Temple, influenced by Buddhism) Later Odisha (Orissa) State Museum with lot of Buddhist Sculptors collected from different Budhist archaeological sites of Odisha (Orissa) and Khandagiri & Udaygiri Jain Caves of 2nd Cen B C. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.

DAY 02:- BHUBANESWAR

During morning after breakfast full day,local tour including Nandankanan Zoological Park is a 400-hectare zoo and botanical garden in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. Established in 1960, it was opened to the public in 1979 and became the first zoo in India to join World Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 2009. The Museum of Tribal Arts and Artifacts, popularly known as Tribal Museum, also conceptually labeled as Museum of Man, is a museum in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India. It was established in the year 1953. Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03:- BHUBANESWAR-DHAULI-PIPILI-KONARK-PURI-BHUBANESWAR

After breakfast visit Dhauli, famous for Asokan Rock Edicts and Place where battle of Kalinga was Fought in 261 B.C that made a great change in the mind of Ashok so that he became Buddhist. Also Visit Peace Pagada. Later visit Pipili appliqu village and World heritage site Sun Temple of Konark (Watch the Buddhist influence on this temple ) & Famous Jagannath Temple and Back to Bhubaneswar. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 04:- KBHUBANESWAR-LALITIGIRI-RATNAGIRI-UDAYGIRI-UDAYGIRI- PUSPAGIRI

During morning after breakfast full day Excursion to Lalitigiri ( Archeological site of a Buddhist Monastery from 4th to 8th Cen A D ) with Monastery parts and many votive Stupa, all different Buddhist sculptors with Chaita hall and a Huge stupa from where caskets of Budhas relic is available, Ratnagiri, the Largest Buddhist monastery we have till know, flourished from 4th to 14th century A D with most of sculptors of Vajrayanic sect, hundreds of Votive Stupa & brick Stupa and huge monastery . Later visit Udaygiri, another huge Buddhist monastery which still under excavation ,back Bhubaneswar for overnight stay.

DAY 05:-PUSPAGIRI-KAYAM-LANGUDI-BHUBANESWAR

Full day visit Kayam Hill Buddhist cave and Langudi Giri which one of recent excavation with ruins of Monastery, Stupas and lot of Mahayanic sculptors, Five Dhyani Buddhas. Back to Bhubaneswar. Overnight at Hotel.

DAY 06:- DEPARTURE

After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to the Bhubaneswar airport for your onwards journey.

Tour Inclusions:
  • 15 Nights Hotel Accommodation on above places
  • 3Star Hotel Accommodation on twin sharing Basis
  • Meal Plan -Daily Breakfast and Dinner at Hotel
  • All transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary by AC Car
  • Driver Allowance, Toll Tax and Parking
  • All permit fees & hotel taxes (as per itinerary)

Payment Terms :
Advance 50% payment to book your seat
100% balance payment at least 30 days before the commencement of tour
Refund policy in case of cancellation:
80% of total cost if cancelled 60 days or more before the commencement of tour
50% of total cost if cancelled 30 days to 59 days before the commencement of tour
20% of total cost if cancelled 16 days to 29 days before the commencement of tour
No refund if cancelled 15 days or lesser before the commencement of tour

Terms and Conditions

  1. The above rates are based on minimum 2 persons travelling together.
  2. Child below 12 years can share the bed with the parents with an extra cost.
  3. Airfares may change without any notice at any time during the validity of the package.
  4. Rates are subject to change based on availability and date of travel (Peak season/ Conference/ Holiday period surcharges would apply)
  5. Weekend surcharge may be applicable if any.
  6. Hotel check in time is 1200 hours, check out time is 1100 hours. Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms.
  7. Surcharge may applicable if travel in weekends.
  8. Cancellation charges would apply as per company policy.