Orissa Alluring Temple Tour

Odisha is home to the temple city of India, Bhubanneswar, and is also home to numerous intriguing places, some of which you will get to visit in this tour package provided by TravelTriangle.

4 Places That You Will Get to Visit in This Tour

1. Konark Sun Temple

What’s special: UNESCO World Heritage Site; Architectural style; 13th-century CE Sun temple

Entry Fee: INR 40; INR 600 for foreign nationals

Timings: 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Distance From the City Center: 1.3 km

Just as the name suggests, the temple is dedicated to the Sun God. This Hindu Temple was built during the 13th century by Raja Narasinghs Deva-I. It has been marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is said to hold many prestigious values and has a unique architectural style. It is designed as a chariot driven by seven horses. Each and every structure is said to symbolize different things.

2. Jagannath Temple

What’s special: Pilgrimage site; Architectural style

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Timings: 5.30 AM to 10:00 PM

Distance From the City Center: 2.6 km

Jagannath Temple was constructed in the 11th century by King Indradyumna. This temple is one of the most prestigious Hindu temples situated in Puri and draws a large number of devotees. Another intriguing thing about the temple is that it has a unique architectural style. Apart from the architecture and prestigious values, some of the things that are intriguing about this temple are the unique features of the temple. Some of the unique features include the fact that the flag mounted on top of the temple sways in the opposite direction of the wind. Another fact is that the flag is changed daily.

3. Gundicha Temple

What’s special: Rath Yatra

Entry Fee: No entry fee

Timings: From 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Distance From the City Center: 3.3 km

Also known as Gundicha Ghar, Gundicha Temple is another temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath Temple. It is situated at a distance of 4.7 km from the Jagannath Temple. This temple is also called the Garden house of Lord Jagannath. It is made of grey sandstone and has the architectural style of Kalinga. The temple is surrounded by a garden and has two gates. It is where thRath Yatra ends.

4. Chilika Lake Sea Mouth

What’s special: Dolphins

Entry Fee: No entry fee; Charges for boating

Timings: Open 24 hours

Distance From Puri: 39.6 km

Chilika Lake Sea Mouth is an ideal place to visit in Orissa if you are on a lookout for rejuvenation. One can opt to rent an entire boat for oneself or one can go boating through shared boats. Best of all, one can also spot dolphins jumping out of water at this part of Chilika Lake. The Chilika Lake Sea Mouth Island is only accessible during the low tide. As you walk at this island, it seems like a whole different world.

Is This Trip Right For Me?

• This wholesome tour package includes visits to  prominent temples in Bhubaneswar such as Lingaraj temple, Parsurameswar temple and Mukteswar temple.
• And this specially crafted 4 days Orissa tour itinerary also lets you explore some less explored tourist attractions of Orissa.

This Orissa tour package by TravelTriangle coupled with a great tour itinerary will make sure that your tour to Orissa turns out to be a life changing experience. 

Located at the south eastern coast of India, Orissa is the land of faith, blessings, art and history which is is clearly displayed by the famous attractions of Orissa. The temples, vast wildlife reserves, cascading waterfalls, ancient monuments and the unparalleled depth in the art and culture makes Orissa one of the  perfect tourist destinations in India.

Plan now and select this amazing 3 nights 4 days Orissa tour package from Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and other major cities of India and have fun during your holidays in Orissa.