Diamond Triangle of Buddhism Ratnagiri Udayagiri Lalitagiri
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9 hours
- Private transportation
- Entrance fee
- Lunch
- Guide
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
When the Chinese monk Hiuen Tsang travelled through India in the 7th century he recorded three Buddhist universities in the Odisha hills — Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitagiri — functioning from the 1st century CE, contemporary to Nalanda and Taxila.
Within the stupas at Lalitagiri, archaeologists found what are believed to...
- Duration 9 Hours
- Private Tour
- 1
Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation
Ratnagiri is the first jewel in our crown, often known as the "hill of jewels." Imagine a tranquil retreat on a mountaintop that was formerly a prestigious Buddhist educational institution, possibly even on par with the renowned Nalanda! You'll be taken back to a period when Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism...
- Duration 2 Hours•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 2
Udayagiri
Next on our itinerary is Udayagiri, well known as the "sunrise hill." Among the diamond triangle sites, it is the biggest. Picture huge monastic ruins surrounded by charming hills. The surrounding scenery is very breathtaking. Two large monasteries, enormous stupas, and incredibly fascinating rock-cut sculptures can all be found here....
- Duration 2 Hours•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Cuttack
The oldest and most sacred of the three, Lalitgiri, is where we end up. The remains of what are believed to be Buddha bone fragments were found inside ancient stupas, making this a highly significant place.Stories of an ongoing Buddhist presence from the post-Mauryan era to the 13th century CE...
- Duration 2 Hours•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Bhubaneswar
Travel from Bhubaneswar and back.
- Duration 3 Hours•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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