Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
The captivating and magical land of Orissa is home to many beautiful destinations catering tourists from all over the world. Discover the ancient architectural wonders of the Sun Temple in Konark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this private guided day tour from Bhubaneswar. Witness the intricate carvings and stunning sculptures of the temple while learning about its rich history from your knowledgeable guide. Then, head to Chilika Lake, the largest coastal lagoon in India, for a scenic boat ride, where you'll see a variety of migratory birds and dolphins. Experience the natural beauty and cultural significance of Odisha on this unforgettable day trip.
What's included
Pick up and drop off
Lunch
Local Tour guide at Konark
English / Hindi speaking guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Breakfast
What to expect
1h 30m
Pick up from your Bhubaneshwar hotel for same day excursion visit to Konark Sun Temple & Chilka Lake .
Bhubneswar to Konark Temple - 90 minutes drive.
Konark Sun Temple
3h · Admission ticket included
We will drive to the Sun Temple at Konârak, located on the eastern shores of the Indian subcontinent, is one of the outstanding examples of temple architecture and art as revealed in its conception, scale and proportion, and in the sublime narrative strength of its sculptural embellishment. It is an outstanding testimony to the 13th-century kingdom of Orissa and a monumental example of the personification of divinity, thus forming an invaluable link in the history of the diffusion of the cult of Surya,the Sun God. In this sense, it is directly and materially linked to Brahmanism and tantricbelief systems. The Sun Temple is the culmination of Kalingan temple architecture, with all its defining elements in complete and perfect form. A masterpiece of creative genius in both conception and realisation, the temple represents a chariot of the Sun God, with twelve pairs of wheels drawn by seven horses evoking its movement across the heavens
Chilika Wildlife Sanctuary
4h · Admission ticket included
Chilika Lake a brackish water lagoon, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest brackish water lagoon in the world after The New Caledonian barrier reef. It has been listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent & home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals. The lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources. It sustains more than 150,000 fisher–folk living in 132 villages on the shore and islands.
Bhubaneswar
2h 30m
Drop off from Chilika Lake to Bhubneswar
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The tour guide will call the guests at least a day before and confirm a pick up place as per the guests convenience
End point
The tour guide will call the guests at least a day before and confirm a pick up place as per the guests convenience
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
