Cultural Tour To Odisha

On arrival at Bhubaneshwar, check-in at a hotel and have rest for some time. Later visit Diamond Triangle- that consists of three Buddhist sites- Ratnagiri, Udaygiri & Lalitgiri wherein at Ratnagiri, amazing architecture is found with multi colored stones; at Udayagiri, a large compund with arranged varanda can be found and at Lalitgiri, one can visit a complex of Buddhist monasteries, stupas and sculptures. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning drive to Sambalpur enroute visit Nuapatna which is famous for silk sarees . The weavers of this village use the TIE & DYE patterns which is popularly known as ’IKAT’. Then proceed to Sambalpur and check in to the hotel & Overnight.

Morning visit to Joranda temple (It is the Samadhi Peetha of Mahima Goswami, who spread the Mahima Dharma. The principles of the sect includes doctrines of Jainism). Then drive back to Bhubaneswar. After lunch visit to Weavers Service Centre (where you can see the Dyeing laboratory, Design section, Weaving section, Printing section, Library & Documentation Section) & Boyanika (where you can see & purchase a large varieties of handloom sarees, dress material & other home furnishings also). Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Morning drive to Puri enroute visit Pipli the appliqu village (The Craft involves embroidering and stitching of small pieces of colored cloth with flowers, animals, village scene and traditional designs on to a larger base cloth. The usual appliqu patchwork items are Garden Umbrellas, Wallets, Wall Hanging, lampshades, Pouches & Bags). Then visit to Raghurajpur artisan village (the famous art forms are palm leaf engravings, stone and wood carvings, paper Mache toys, masks, wooden toys and cow dung toys etc.), Proceed to Puri & check in to the hotel. Rest time relax on the beach. Overnight stay at Puri.

Morning visit to Jagannath temple (non Hindus are not allowed). Then visit to Sand Art institute of Sudarshan Pattnaik. After lunch drive to Konark to visit the Sun temple (famously known as black pagoda & it is one of the world heritage site). Back to Puri & Overnight stay.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive back to Bhubaneswar enroute visit Pipli the appliqu village & Dhauli the peace pagoda. On time transfer to airport for your onwards journey with memories of ALifetimeTrip.