Private Full-Day Khandagiri, Udayagiri, & Dhauli Buddhist Site Tour from Bhubaneswar

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Udaigiri-Khandagiri Caves — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Udaigiri caves — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

You will be picked up from your hotel in a private vehicle in Bhubaneshwar city for full-day private tour of Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves as well as Dhauli Buddhist site. Dating back to 1st century, the carved and tunneled Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves served as residence for monks who followed Jainism. Dhauli is known for its Buddhist Pagoda called Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda) built in the early 1970s.

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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: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Delhi Airport Service

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional guide
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bhubaneswar
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Udayagiri Caves

one hour

The twin hills of Kumargiri-Kumarigiri known as Khandagiri and Udaigiri served as the site of an ancient Jain monastery which was carved in verities of rock-cut caves like chambers built mainly for Jain monks around 1st -2nd century B.C. Some of the caves have beautiful carvingsof snakes and the lotus representing some of the auspicious Jain symbols that are extensively used here. King Kharavela has carved out the chronicles of his reign. Out of the rock-cut caves, Rani Gumpha (Queen’s cave) is the largest and double storied, ornately embellished with beautiful carvings. At present we find eighteen caves in Udaigiri and fifteen in Khandagiri. Many of these belong to the past Kharavela era.
Dhauli Giri Hills

one hour Admission included

Dhauligiri Hills is a place marked with the serenity of Daya River and lies at a distance of 8 Km from Bhubaneswar. The famous rock edicts of Ashoka are worth witnessing, it stands as a testimony of the famous Kalinga War fought here on the banks of River Daya in 261 BC that changed Emperor Ashoka to an apostle of peace. The earliest rock-cut figure of an elephant can be seen on the top of the edict. Moreover, it is in Dhauli Hills that adopted the path of dharma which lets only peace and love enter your lives. The concept of dharma- vijay became his ultimate goal as he took Buddhist teachings deep into his heart. The end of the bloody battles was only to serve and favor mankind. With this, the religious and spiritual beliefs of Buddhism spread to different parts of the world. Dhauli Hills in Bhubaneswar takes you to the site of the Vishwa Shanti Stupa. The dome structure of the Shanti Stupa possesses five umbrellas and they symbolize the five essential parts of Buddhism.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

FabExpress Paradise Inn II
Hotel O SS INN
SPOT ON Hotel Dibyansh
Hotel The Devaraj
Itsy Hotels Greenland Jungle View
Hotel O Utrishree
Hotel O Cool Light Residency
Capital O 29235 Hotel Village Inn lll
OYO The Green Akress
Treebo Accent Park Hotel And Banquet
Spot On Razz Palace
Super Townhouse Oak Sayhallo Sincity

and 857 more pickup points

Complimentary pick up from & drop at any Hotel / Vacation rental / Guest house in Bhubaneshwar city location. Supplement applicable for airport pick-up and/or drop.