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Immersive Bhubaneswar walking tour with professional guide

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Immersive Bhubaneswar walking tour with professional guide

About this activity

Bhubaneswar walking tour commences at the magnificent Parasurameshwara temple of 7th century with finely carved sculptures and ornamentation. This is followed by Mukteshwar and Someshwar temples, 2 gems of the Kalinga school of architecture.

A pleasant walk by the Bindu Sagar lake is followed by a visit to a thriving local bazaar. More temples follow including the magnificent Raja Rani with sculptures of dancing women, the sandstone temple of Lingaraj , Anand Vasudev and Khakara style of architecture at Baitala.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
5 Senses Walks

Ages: Infants (0–0 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Entrance charges
  • Included: Guide

Itinerary

  1. Parasurameswara Temple

    20 min

    Bhubaneswar heritage walk commences at the magnificent Parasurameshwara temple of 7th century with finely carved sculptures and ornamentation. This temple is the harbinger of Kalinga style or architecture

  2. Mukteswara Temple

    45 min

    We next walk to Mukteshwar and Someshwar temples, 2 gems of the Kalinga school of architecture. The temples are from 10th century and have fine carvings that indicate that these were built when Kalinga style of architecture was at its zenith.

  3. Bindu Sagara

    20 min Admission included

    This lovely picnic spot is 1,300 feet long and 700 feet wide and consists of a tiny island with several shrines in the centre. Legend has it that the lake was created by Lord Shiva to quench the thirst of Goddess Parvati. Hence it is believed that a dip in the Bindu Sagar Lake would wash away all the sins and get rid of all their diseases by drinking the holy water.

  4. Ananta Vasudeva Temple

    20 min

    his spectacular temple has an idol of Balarama standing under a seven-hooded serpent, Subhadra holds a pot of jewels. Lord Krishna is seen holding a mace, chakra, lotus and conch

  5. Bhubaneswar

    15 min

    We take a walk past local bazaars of Bhubaneswar to smell the city's flavours.

  6. Lingaraja Temple

    20 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. Note only Hindus are allowed in this temple.

  7. Vaital Deul Temple

    20 min

    e next explore this 8th century temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda. The tower of the temple is very impressive. The semi-cylindrical shape of its roof resembles the Dravidian style gopurams of the South. An impressive carving is that of sun god Surya with a distinct facial expression, with Usha and Pratyusha shooting arrows on either side.

  8. Rajarani Temple

    20 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.

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Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Our guide will meet you at the temple entrance

End point

  • Walk ends at Raja rani temple

Pickup points

  • SPOT ON Hotel Dibyansh
  • OYO 6329 Hotel Kharvela
  • Hotel O Utrishree
  • OYO 19323 Shiv Sai Guest House
  • OYO 5719 Hotel Jannat Palace
  • Super OYO Flagship Lazystays
  • Hotel O Aradhya Residency
  • Hotel O Regal Stays
  • OYO 37792 Rudransh International
  • OYO 28078 Golden Villa Guest House
  • OYO The Ambience
  • OYO 14665 Daydream

and 334 more pickup points

We pick up from all hotels in Bhubaneswar

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Private walk without pick up

  • Walking tour

    This is not a private tour

  • Private tour with pick up

    private car

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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