Buddhist Tour with Eastern Vision Tours and Travels

Odisha, historically known for the powerful Kalinga Empire, witnessed a significant transformation after the Kalinga War when Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism. Ashoka built numerous Buddhist structures, including Chaityas, Stupas, Monasteries, and Caves, to spread the teachings of Buddhism. Our Odisha Buddhist tour package offers a unique opportunity to explore these historical sites, enjoy tranquility, and immerse in the rich Buddhist heritage. The tour includes visits to the Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves, Dhauli—the site of Ashoka's rock edicts, the Peace Pagoda, Lalitgiri Buddhist monastery, Ratnagiri Buddhist monastery, Kayam Hill, Langudi Giri Buddhist cave, and other notable temples and cityscapes. Additionally, the tour covers the Odisha State Museum, which houses numerous Buddhist sculptures from various archaeological sites.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bhubaneswar

• Arrival: Our representative will greet you upon arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport or Railway Station and escort you to your hotel.
• Rest of the Day: Free for leisure activities. Overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Day 2: Bhubaneswar Local Sightseeing

• Morning: Full-day city tour covering Bhubaneswar's temples, including the Buddhist-inspired Mukteswar Temple.
• Afternoon: Visit the Khandagiri and Udaygiri Jain Caves from the second century B.C. and the Odisha State Museum, which houses many Buddhist sculptures.
• Evening: Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Bhubaneswar.

Day 3: Dhauli & Konark Sightseeing

• Morning: Visit Dhauli, known for Ashoka's Rock Edicts and the site of the Kalinga battle that led to Ashoka's conversion to Buddhism. Visit the Peace Pagoda.
• Afternoon: Visit the famous Jagannath Temple, Pipili Applique Works, and the Sun Temple of Konark, noting its Buddhist influence.
• Evening: Return to Bhubaneswar for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Excursion to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri, and Udaygiri

• Morning: Full-day excursion to Lalitgiri, an archaeological site of a Buddhist monastery from the 4th to the 8th centuries AD.
• Afternoon: Visit Ratnagiri, the largest known Buddhist monastery, flourishing from the 4th to the 14th centuries AD.
• Evening: Visit Udaygiri, another significant Buddhist monastery currently under excavation. Return to Bhubaneswar for the night.

Day 5: Trip to Langudi's Kayam Hill

• Morning: Full-day trip to Kayam Hill and Langudi Giri, a recently excavated site with remains of a monastery, stupas, and Mahayanic sculptures.
• Evening: Return to Bhubaneswar for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Departure

• Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will accompany you to the airport or railway station for your departure.

Tour Cost Includes:

• Welcome drink on arrival (non-alcoholic)
• Well-appointed A/C accommodations
• Bed tea and breakfast
• Transportation by a well-conditioned AC car as per your tour program
• Driver allowance, toll tax, parking, and state government taxes
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• Hotel taxes
• Private vehicle reserved exclusively for your family

Tour Cost Excludes:

• Any personal expenses
• Fees for camera, video camera, monument entry, boating, and guide services
• Porterage at hotels and airports, tips, insurance, laundry, liquors, wine, and telephone charges
• Air/train fare
• Any other expenses not mentioned in the inclusions