Bhubaneshwar city tour in a private car with professional guide
Overview
Bhubaneswar City tour provides an authentic experience of the vibrant culture of the city. The tour includes magnificent temples of Lingaraj, Mukteshwar & Rajarani, Dhauli where in 260 BC Emperor Ashoka gave up War and became Buddhist and exquisite carvings at Buddhist caves of Khandagiri and Udayagiri.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission - Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa
- Entry/Admission - Dhauli Peace Pagoda
- Entry/Admission - Udayagiri Caves
- Entry/Admission - Khandagiri Caves
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar India
Lingaraj temple is the most famous temple of Bhubaneshwar. Built in Kalinga style and made of sandstone and laterite, it is dedicated to Harihara, a combined form of Vishnu and Shiva. The temple was built in 11th century CE by King Yayati Keshari of Somavanshi dynasty.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rajarani Temple, Tankapani Rd, Bhubaneswar 751002 India
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 dance form as well as in every day life moments
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mukteswara Temple, Old Town, 6RVR+35P, Kedar Gouri Vihar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751019, India
Mukteshwar is a 10th century temple built by the Somavamsi dynasty. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and famous for its beautiful carvings and exquisite sculptural work.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dhauli Peace Pagoda, Dhauli Daya River Bank, Bhubaneswar India
Our next 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 role in the spread of Buddhism in India. We will get to see edicts of Ashoka embossed on rocks using the ancient Brahmi script and Prakrit language.
The rock cut Elephant sculpture is one of the oldest in India.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa, Shanti Jan Path Dhauligiri, Bhubaneswar 751001 India
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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Khandagiri Caves, Udaygiri Khandagiri Road Khandagiri Hills, Bhubaneswar 751030 India
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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Udayagiri Caves, Udaygiri Khandagiri Road Udaygiri Hills, Bhubaneswar 751003 India
Udayagiri caves have a number of finely and ornate carvings built during the 1st century BCE. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jaina monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar India
Lingaraj temple is the most famous temple of Bhubaneshwar. Built in Kalinga style and made of sandstone and laterite, it is dedicated to Harihara, a combined form of Vishnu and Shiva. The temple was built in 11th century CE by King Yayati Keshari of Somavanshi dynasty.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rajarani Temple, Tankapani Rd, Bhubaneswar 751002 India
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 dance form as well as in every day life moments
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mukteswara Temple, Old Town, 6RVR+35P, Kedar Gouri Vihar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751019, India
Mukteshwar is a 10th century temple built by the Somavamsi dynasty. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and famous for its beautiful carvings and exquisite sculptural work.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dhauli Peace Pagoda, Dhauli Daya River Bank, Bhubaneswar India
Our next 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 role in the spread of Buddhism in India. We will get to see edicts of Ashoka embossed on rocks using the ancient Brahmi script and Prakrit language.
The rock cut Elephant sculpture is one of the oldest in India.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa, Shanti Jan Path Dhauligiri, Bhubaneswar 751001 India
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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Khandagiri Caves, Udaygiri Khandagiri Road Khandagiri Hills, Bhubaneswar 751030 India
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: 30 minutes
Stop At: Udayagiri Caves, Udaygiri Khandagiri Road Udaygiri Hills, Bhubaneswar 751003 India
Udayagiri caves have a number of finely and ornate carvings built during the 1st century BCE. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jaina monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
944greggp
June 2019
Visiting the dance studio, learning about classical Indian dance, and watching the dancers was the highlight of our trip to India thus far. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone who is into the arts or dance.
Visiting the dance studio, learning about classical Indian dance, and watching the dancers was the highlight of our trip to India thus far. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone who is into the arts or dance.