Immersive Bhubaneswar walking tour with professional guide
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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What's included in Immersive Bhubaneswar walking tour with professional guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Parasurameswara Temple
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
Mukteswara Temple
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.
Bindu Sagara
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.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance charges
- Guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
We pick up from all hotels in Bhubaneswar
Meeting Points
- Our guide will meet you at the temple entrance
End Points
- Walk ends at Raja rani temple
