Bhubaneswar city tour & Konark Sun Temple in private car with guide

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| Bhubaneswar, India

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Free Cancellation

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Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

9 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Private tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Car

Drinks

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Bhubaneswar City tour is a great way to experience the cultural highlights of the city in one day. The tour starts at Dhauli where in 260 BC Emperor Ashoka gave up War and became Buddhist after which we visit the grand Sun Temple at Konark with its mesmerizing Sundials in...

Duration 9 Hours
Private Tour

1
Dhauli Giri Hills
8 AM- Our first destination is Dhauli. This is the venue of the ancient battle which was fought in 260 BC. Emperor Ashoka, the great Mauryan King won the battle but upon seeing the bloodbath had a change of heart. He became a propagator of peace and had a big...
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
2
Dhauli Peace Pagoda
Another highlight of Dhauli is the Shanti Stupa or Peace Pagoda. The current structure was built by an Indo-Japanese collaboration in 1972 by the Japan Buddha Sangh and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangh.
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included

Konark Sun Temple

We will drive to Konark to experience one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of India. Built in 13th century by King Narasimhadeva, the temple is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with seven horses and twelve wheels, carrying the sun god, Surya, across heavens. The Sun temple was...

Duration 1 Hour•
Admission Ticket Included

Khandagiri Caves

Khandagiri & Udayagiri caves are dwelling retreats or cells of ancient Jain ascetics. These were built in the second century BC during the reign of King Kharavela of the Kalinga Kingdom. At the top there is a 18th century Jain temple as well.

Duration 1 Hour•
Admission Ticket Included

Tankapani Road

Raja rani temple is a temple constructed in the 11th century from reddish and yellow sandstone. This material was called Rajarani in the local dialect and hence the temple got its name. The temple is famous for its unique sculptures of women. Women are in poses performing Odissi the traditional...