Odisha Temple Tour – Bhubaneswar, Konark and Puri with Alternative Tours
Alternative Tours makes your Temple Tour of Odisha – straight forward, comfortable and deeply enlightening.
This tour provides curated temple tours of Bhubaneswar, Konark, and Puri, blending history, spirituality, and local culture.
Architecture in Odisha has found its supreme expression in the form of temples, some of which are among the finest in the world. The famous temples of Orissa are : The Lingaraj temple at Bhubaneswar (11th century), the Jaggarnath temple at Puri (12th Century) and the famous Sun Temple at Konark (13th century). This style of architecture is called as the Kalingastyle. A temple of this style consists of a structural duo, the main temple or shrine and the frontal porch.
Bhubaneswar – The City of Temples
The tour starts from Bhubaneswar, after reaching the city, visitors can visit theancient temples in Bhubaneswar. There are around 700 temples in Bhubaneswar. Most of the architecture of temples of Bhubaneswar are Nagara style.
Puri – Jagannath Temple
During Puri tour visit Jagannath temple, Gundicha temple, SunarGourang temple, Nedi hanuman temple, Lokanath temple, Sankaracharya temple. After visiting these places relax at the beach and stay overnight at Puri.
Konark – Sun Temple – The 13-century temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is shaped like a giant chariot
During Konark tour visit the world famous Konark temple. Visit the Beleswar temple, Ramachandi temple, Kapileswar temple, Kakatapur mangala temple.
Sample Temple Tour Itinerary (3 Days / 2 Nights)
Day 1: Arrival in Bhubaneswar & Temple Exploration
Includes the visit of ancient temples like lingaraj, mukhteswara, parshurameswara, rajarani, anantabaudev temple.
This day we can also visit the ancient jain caves at Khandagiri and Udaygiri.
Day 2: Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri
Includes the visit of the sun temple at Konark. En route we visit the 64 yogini temple at Hirapur. Visit the Buddhist heritage site at Dhaulgiri, visit the peace pagoda known as Dhauli shanti stupa.
Day 3: Puri Temples & Departure
We visit the Jagannath temple at Puri. Visit the cremation ground at Swargadwar. Visit the Raghurajpur heritage crafts village and Pipli applique town.
Alternative Tours ensure you get the best insight of the temples in Odisha
Tour Features with Alternative Tours
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver
- Curated stops for authentic food and shopping
- Flexible customization based on interests
Experience the soul of Odisha and its timeless temples with Alternative Tours. Plan Your Odisha Temple Tour Today!
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