Romance Etched in Stone - A Heritage walk among Temples of Bhubaneswar
Overview
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.
The research behind the stories are done by archaeologists and anthropologists and the stories have been carefully curated.
Inclusions
- Breakfast - Light snacks at a local food shop will be provided as a part of the trip.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mukteswara Temple, Bhubaneswar India
Mukteswara Temple is one of the finest specimens of Odia Temple Architecture and it was built when temple architecture was at its zenith.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parsurameswara Temple, 6RVQ+6JX, Kedar Gouri Vihar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002, India
This is one of the earliest temples built in Bhubaneswar that is still standing. It was built in the 7th century AD.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kedargauri Temple, Bhubaneswar India
It is a living temple with the Gouri temple being a Khakhara temple.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ananta Vasudeva Temple, In Main City, Bhubaneswar India
Ananta Vasudeva Temple is the only Vaishnavite temple in the region.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar India
The most famous temple and the tallest temple in the city. It is the second tallest standing example of Kalingan Architecture after the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bindu Sagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002
The largest tank in the Old town area being fed a perennial natural spring, there are a lot of storied in Bindu Sagar that need telling.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mukteswara Temple, Bhubaneswar India
Mukteswara Temple is one of the finest specimens of Odia Temple Architecture and it was built when temple architecture was at its zenith.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parsurameswara Temple, 6RVQ+6JX, Kedar Gouri Vihar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002, India
This is one of the earliest temples built in Bhubaneswar that is still standing. It was built in the 7th century AD.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kedargauri Temple, Bhubaneswar India
It is a living temple with the Gouri temple being a Khakhara temple.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ananta Vasudeva Temple, In Main City, Bhubaneswar India
Ananta Vasudeva Temple is the only Vaishnavite temple in the region.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lingaraja Temple, Bhubaneswar India
The most famous temple and the tallest temple in the city. It is the second tallest standing example of Kalingan Architecture after the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Bindu Sagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751002
The largest tank in the Old town area being fed a perennial natural spring, there are a lot of storied in Bindu Sagar that need telling.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- 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.
ilfsandeep
March 2020
Every temple in BBSR has a story to tell.. If you can hear it... Sit with stones in the temples... give them your ears.. And they will start sharing there stories... You can feel Shiv in every temple here ... Amazing place to spend time.
Every temple in BBSR has a story to tell.. If you can hear it... Sit with stones in the temples... give them your ears.. And they will start sharing there stories... You can feel Shiv in every temple here ... Amazing place to spend time.Excursion04654789547
October 2019
Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this for people wanting to go beyond just ticking places off a list of must visit places ..!! It turned out to be one of those amazing experiences that STAY WITH YOU long after.. thanks to the captivating narrative spun by the guides. Their seemingly simple stories of the ...
Would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this for people wanting to go beyond just ticking places off a list of must visit places ..!! It turned out to be one of those amazing experiences that STAY WITH YOU long after.. thanks to the captivating narrative spun by the guides. Their seemingly simple stories of the temples were loaded with history, mythology, architecture and culture. From the likes of understanding the types of temple architecture to knowing the significance of a carving that kept appearing across temples... it gave us so much to chew on. It could have easily been a tour where we could have just visited the major temples and admired the surreal art set in stone, a few facts thrown in here and there. But this tour took it to another level with the RELEVANCE and PERSPECTIVE they brought :) Kudos team Gilehrio!! :D