Buddhist Circuit Of Odisha Tour

Overview

Located in the southeastern part of the country, Odisha boasts of rich culture and heritage. Odisha features many world-famous tourist destinations. You’ll get to visit the predominant places of Buddhist pilgrimage in the state in this specially designed Best of Odisha Buddhist Tours. Having embraced the rich Buddhist heritage from the 6th century BC, Odisha has its share of many Buddhist sites scattered across the length & breadth. Moreover, there are some which not only have the largest concentration of Buddhist remains but are also a must-visit for instant enlightenment. Buddhist teachings from all sects (including Hinayana, Mahayana, Tantrayana, and offshoots such as Vajrayana, Kalachakra Yana, and Sahajayana) are believed to have been conducted in Odisha, giving the state a rich Buddhist heritage. Best of Odisha Tours will give you the opportunity to indulge in this rare journey. Buddhist Tours in Odisha are getting popular among the voyagers nowadays and Pilgrimage in Odisha is a worthy thing to do as there are numerous Pilgrimage Sites in Odisha. The itinerary includes Dhaulagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri which captures many of the essential sights in Odisha. You can be assured that you’re going to have the Best of Odisha Buddhist Tours.

Inclusions

Breakfast
Airport/Railway Station Transfer
Accommodation
Parking/Toll/ Driver Bata/ Fuel cost
Transfer Cab GST/VAT/ Service Charges
Sightseeing & transfers by cab

Exclusions

Air/Train fare
All entry tickets
Early check-in & late checkout
Tips, laundry & Phone Call
Boating/ other activities
Camera fee
Alcoholic /Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Travel Insurance
Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Itinerary Visit Guide

Day 1

Arrival Bhubaneswar – Bhubaneswar Local

On arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway station, we will pick you up in the morning and drop at the hotel. Check in the hotel and relax for some time. Then start visiting Bhubaneswar Temples famous for beautiful architecture: Lingaraj, Rajarani, Mukteswar Temple. Later visit Odisha State Museum (Closed on Monday) with a lot of Buddhist Sculptors collected from different Buddhist archeological sites of Odisha. Have your lunch in between. Then visit Khandagiri & Udaygiri Jain Caves of 2nd Century B C. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 2

Bhubaneswar – Dhauli – Pipli – Konark – Puri -- Bhubaneswar

This morning after breakfast visit Dhauli, The Peace Pagoda, famous for Ashokan Rock Edicts and Place where the battle of Kalinga was Fought which made a great change of Ashok mind so that he became Buddhist. Have your lunch in between. Later visit Pipili applique market and World heritage site Sun Temple of Konark (Watch the Buddhist influence on this temple). Then drive to Puri. Visit Jagannath Temple for Darshan. Then visit the sea beach. Drive back to Bhubaneswar. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Bhubaneswar – Lalitgiri – Udayagiri – Langudigiri -- Bhubaneswar

After breakfast a full-day excursion to Lalitgiri (Archeological site of a Buddhist Monastery from 4th to 8th Century AD) with Monastery parts and many votive Stupa, all different Buddhist sculptors with Chaita hall and a huge stupa from where caskets of Buddha’s relic is available. Ratnagiri, the Largest Buddhist monastery we have till know, flourished from 4th to 14th century AD with most of the sculptors of the Vajrayanic sect, hundreds of Votive Stupa & brick Stupa and huge monastery. Later visit Udaygiri, Another huge Buddhist monastery which still under excavation and and Langudi Giri which one of recent excavation with ruins of Monastery, Stupas and lot of Mahayanic sculptors, Five Dhyani Buddhas. Drive back to Bhubaneswar. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Bhubaneswar -- Drop

This morning after breakfast check out & drive towards Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway station for onward journey.

Additional Info

Given prices are on Per person basis on Double Occupancy (two persons sharing a room)
Maximum 3 adults are allowed in a room at extra bed cost
All the rates and services are subject to availability and may be changed without any prior notice
All transfers and sightseeing are provided on SIC (Seat in Coach) basis unless private transportation is not mentioned in inclusions
There may be certain surcharges applicable at the time of booking of the tour packages
As of now, we are not holding confirmed airline tickets and hotel rooms
We generally provide indoor outdoor tickets on the same day, but for special occasions, we might give these tickets on different days (depend on the itinerary)
No Transfers are given for dinner unless pre-booked and paid above the holiday cost
For any complimentary in the package, no compensation will be given under any circumstances
Any delay or cancellation of program due to nature or other reasons will not provide any refund