A Heritage Walk: The Temples Of Bhubaneswar

Description

Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, is rich in historical significance. The old city of Bhubaneswar is often referred to as the 'City of Temples', or Ekamra Kshetra. If history fascinates you, Bhubaneswar is the city for you. A heritage walk through Bhubaneswar will take you to the ancient temples, known for their magnificent architecture and beautiful sculptures. While most heritage walks focus only on the architectural descriptions, our tour is curated in a unique manner. Following anthropologists and historians, our guide will narrate the untold stories behind these age-old monuments and temples. 

The city of Bhubaneswar is much older than you can imagine. It dates back to the 3rd century BCE. The place strikes a balance between Hinduism Buddhism and Jainism. The Kalingan temples still remind one of the glorious past of the city. It is said that Bhubaneswar used to be home to as many as seven thousand temples.

Some of the notable destinations that are included in the heritage walk are Mukteshwar Temple, Parashurameswar Temple, Bindusagar Lake, Ananta Basudev Temple, Dharmashala, Lingaraj Temple, Chitrakarini Temple, Sari Temple, Baitala Temple, Ekamravan, and so on. This walk combines the notable shrines and temples that are historically significant for their antiquity and art. A few of these temples are still abode to deities and continue to be places of worship, while some temples are preserved for their heritage. Through this walk, you will not only get a glimpse of the brilliant ancient architecture but also you will be acquainted with the rituals, culture and mythology of the place.

The walking tour is usually conducted in the morning, as the temples look ethereal and majestic under the first rays of the sun. You will also have an opportunity to witness the puja and other daily rituals of the temples. 

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Highlights :
• All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included from the city hotels
• Informative, friendly and professional guide
• Great overview and orientation of the visit
• Guide services for a more personalized experience

Activity:
• Sightseeing

Transport:
Airconditioned transport with driver

• 01 to 03 persons - Sedan cars - Indian make cars like Toyota Etios or Maruti Swift Desire 
• 03 to 05 persons - SUV cars - Toyota Innova or similar
• 06 to 10 persons - Tempo Traveller with 10 seats
• 11 to 18 persons - Mini coaches with 18 seater
• 19 to 42 persons - Coaches with 27 or 42 seater
All the vehicles are air-conditioned

Pickup and Departure:
 Pick up from mentioned city Centre, Railway Station or your city hotel.
 Drop at mentioned city Centre, Railway Station or your city hotel.

• Tour Duration: Half-day 4-Hours
• Guide: English speaking guide included
• Assistance: Yes
• Entrance fees included: No
• Vehicle: Air-conditioned
• Driver with a phone: Yes
• Tour Starts Time: 0900 hrs.

Additional: 
• Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Child below 5 years is free.
• No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites except for places of worship, shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended.
• We recommend comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen during the visit.
• Entrance fees to the monuments are not included and are to be paid directly. Any camera or video camera fees, if any, are to be paid directly

Timings:

09:00 am - 05:00 pm 

Things To Carry:
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable footwear

Advisory:
Special Holidays will not be liable for any dispute arising out of the rental between customer and vendor, guide or any service provider

Confirmation Policy:
The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking Rate is based on a minimum 2 person sharing. We reserve the right to cancel in case the minimum no. of customers required for the visit on any date is not met.

Cancellation Policy:
• If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the visit, 25% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the visit, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the visit, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

Refund Policy:
•The applicable refund amount will be processed within 15 business days

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