Bhubaneshwar city tour in a private car with professional guide

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: 5 Senses Walks

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Lingaraja Temple

30 min

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.
Rajarani Temple

30 min

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
Stop 3

20 min

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.
Dhauli Peace Pagoda

30 min Admission included

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.
Dhauligiri Shanti Stupa

30 min Admission included

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.
Khandagiri Caves

30 min Admission included

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.
Udayagiri Caves

30 min Admission included

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