Odisha Buddhist Explore

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport/railway station met by our representative & transfer to the hotel. Later Proceed to half day sightseeing of famous city temples, i.e. like Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar (known as the ‘gem of Orissan architecture’) & Rajarani Temple. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

After breakfast drive to the diamond triangle of Orissa – Ratnagiri (has a rich concentration of Buddhist antiquities), Lalitgiri (oldest Buddhist center of Orissa) & Udaygiri (largest Buddhist complexes in Orissa). Return to Bhubaneswar. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Morning after breakfast drive to Puri en-route visit Dhauli the peace pagoda (is also one of the much-famed Buddhist sites at Orissa & here emperor Ashoka underwent a psyche change and abandoned war for the rest of his life, in the 3rd century BC), Pipili the applique work village & Konark Sun temple. On arrival at Puri check in to the hotel. Relax on the golden beach of Puri. Overnight stay at Puri.

After Morning Breakfast drive to Chilika Lake at Barkul (the largest brackish water lake). At Chilika take the boat cruise to explore the bird’s Island & Nalabana Island. Then proceed to Gopalpur and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Gopalpur.

After breakfast drive to Chandragiri (situated in between the lush green forest – a unique destination for the Buddhist & it is the largest Buddhist monastery in South east Asia) to visit the Tibetan settlement. Back to Gopalpur & Overnight stay at hotel.

Morning drive back to Bhubaneswar en-route visit Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves. On arrival check in to the hotel. Later visit to State museum & Ekamra Haat. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Morning transfer to airport / railway station for onwards journey.