What to do and see in Bhubaneswar, Odisha: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Know about the interesting mythological and cultural stories of ancient India through the temple architecture of the city. Each temple has its unique aura depicting the lives and lively emotions of the world.

Inclusions: English Speaking Local Guide, Hotel Pick-up and drop-off, All Transportation included in Air-conditioned Car, All Applicable Govt. Taxes, Toll Taxes, Car Parking Charges, Road Tax e.t.c, Water Bottle Inside the Car

Exclusions: Any Meals during the tour, Items of Personal Nature., Gratuities

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 the form of wheels of the Chariot. We visit the exquisite carvings at Buddhist caves of Khandagiri and Udayagiri  before winding up the day at the Erotically carved Raja Rani Temple.

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

Exclusions: Drinks

It is a heritage walk combines mythology, history and cultural stories to weave a narrative around the temples of Bhubaneswar and how romance has been depicted through the sculptures in various places. Unlike other walks which focus on just the archaeology or architecture and give surface level information, our trails take a more story led approach. The research behind the stories are done by archaeologists and anthropologists and the stories have been carefully curated.

Inclusions: Light snacks at a local food shop will be provided as a part of the trip.

Exclusions: Please carry or buy your own water

We have the best people from the tourism industry to guide or escort your journey and more than 90% of our guests come back because of the special travelling experience with the guide and drivers.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax), Breakfast - Light snacks at a local food shop

Exclusions: Lunch, Boating/ other activities, Camera fee

Bhubaneshwar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. It is the largest city in Odisha and is a center of economic and religious importance in Eastern India. Visitors come to Bhubaneswar for the sandstone temples dotted around the Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city. Our tour visit several of these ancient temples. Highlights • Mukteshwara Deula, The Mukteswar Temple  • Rajarani Temple • Brahmeshwara Temple • Parashurameswar Temple • Siddheshwar Temple

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Pick up from Bhubaneswar station / airport or 7 Kms radius of airport or railway station.  After refreshment, proceed for Full Day Bhubaneswar City Sightseeing Transport Package will continue as per the mentioned Itinerary.  Latter drop at desired place within 7 Kms radius of Bhubaneswar airport / railways station for onwards journey with sweet memory.......... ONE DAY Bhubaneswar sightseeing places which covers following tourist attraction of Bhubaneswar city… • Famous Lingaraj temple (Non Hindus are not allowed), • Bindu Sagar Lake, • Other major temples like Kedar Gouri temple, Mukteswar temple, Brahmeswar temple, Bhaskeswar temple, • Dhauli Buddhist Hills (Shanti Stupa), • Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves, • Regional Museum of Natural History, • Pathani Samanta Planetarium, • Odisha State Museum, • Nicco Park.

Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle ( AC Swift Dzire or similar, GST (Goods and Services Tax), All activities as stated on the itinerary, Driver/guide charge, Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only) - Proximity to 7 kms radius of Airport only, Pickup from Bhubaneswar Airport and railway station or proximity to 7 kms radius of Airport only.

Exclusions: Monument Entry fees, Gratuities

Best of Odisha is a tour in which guests get to experience the rich culture of Odisha in 48 hours. The tour starts at Dhauli where in 260 BC Emperor Ashoka gave up War and became Buddhist and paved the way for the World to embrace Buddhism. The highlight of this tour would be the grand Sun Temple at Konark with its mesmerizing Sundials in the form of wheels of the Chariot. At Puri we see the magnificent Temple of Lord Jagannath, famous for its Chariot festival. A Dolphin spotting ride in a boat on the Lake Chilika, meeting the legendary artists of Pattachitra style of painting and Caving in Khandagiri and Udayagiri are the other things we will do.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Overnight accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch, Private Car, Boating

Exclusions: Beverages, Dinner, Activities not in itinerary

Our half day tour, get a chance to discover the ancient Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves and Tribal Museum. Learn about the history of these partly natural and artificial caves, which hold great archaeological, historical and religious significance.  Also, explore the amazing collection kept at display at the Tribal Museum.

Inclusions: English Speaking Guide, Monument fees, AC Transport, Water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

On this 6 day private Odisha Temple & Beach tour explore many Hindu temples like Rajarani, Lingaraj, Lord Jagannath Temple and Konark, The Sun Temple an UNESCO Wold Heritage Site built in the shape of a Chariot. The temple stands tall in midst of a beautiful scenic landscape and show cases the cultural heritage of the state. Buddhist structures like Dhaulgiri Temple and Udaygiri, Khandagiri, Ratnagiri, Lalitagiri caves are also part of this itinerary. While staying on the beach hotels in Puri you will do the excursion visit to Chilika Lake the paradise for migratory bird, the boat ride may provide the opportunity to sight dolphins.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance on arrival at airport, 5 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Deluxe Air-conditioned private vehicle from arrival till departure as per tour program, Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., Boat ride on Chilika Lake, English speaking tour guide on sightseeing days (local guide in each city)., Applicable GST (government taxes).

Exclusions: Any flight ticket, Meals other than mentioned in inclusions., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Camera charges at any monuments., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

As the name suggest this tour is a wonderful introduction to history, culture and grand architecture. Begin from Bangalore and visit Gommateshwara the tallest free–standing monolithic statue in the world. Halebedu & Belur temple an excellent example of Hoysala architecture developed under the rule of the Hoysala Empire between the 11th and 14th centuries. Explore Hampi an UNESCO world Heritage site dotted with numerous ruined temple complexes from the Vijayanagara Empire and Hyderabad historic sites including Golconda Fort, a former diamond-trading center that was once the Qutb Shahi dynastic capital. At the end of tour unwind on the beach and visit few active temples of Odisha along with Konark Sun Temple an UNESCO Wold Heritage Site built in the shape of a Chariot.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Garland welcome and assistance of our office representative at airport, 9 Nights accommodation in selected price category hotels., Bottled drinking water in car , Private English speaking guide in each cities on sightseeing days., Private Chauffeur driven air-conditioned deluxe car for transfers, sightseeing & excursion. , Monuments entrances and activities charges mentioned in the itinerary., Government taxes.

Exclusions: Hampi - Hyderabad - Bhubaneshwar - Bangalore flight fare approx INR 12000 per person., Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet etc., Anything not mentioned in inclusions.