An Orissan Odyssey

Orissa - the ancient land of the Kalingas, lies alony the eastern coast. Splendid temples embellished with intricate carvings are the main attractions of this delightfully rural state.

BHUBANESWAR

The Capital of Orissa, Bhubaneswar is an ancient city with a history that goes back 2200 years. It is also a city of temples and various shrines, built in the splendidly ornate style typical of this region.

Places Of Interest

Lingaraja Temple, Parasurameswara Temple, Mukteswara Temple, Raja Rani Temple, Brahmeswar Temple.

Around Bhubaneswar

Dhauli Edicts (8Kms), Khandagiri & Udayagiri Caves (5Kms).

Access

Well connected by rail. Connected by air to Delhi, Kolkatta, Hyderabad, Nagpur, Chennai and Mumbai, Bhubaneswar is on the National Highway linking Kolkatta (480Kms) to Chennai (1225Kms).

PURI

Puri is one of India’s hoiest cities. The magnificent temple at Puri, dedicated to Vishnu or Jagannath, the Lord of the Universe and its famous chariot festival, the Rath Yatra, make it a popular place of pilgrimage.

Places Of Interest

Jagannath Temple, Gundicha Mandir, Puri Beach.

Access

Puri is connected by rail to Kolkatta, Chennai and Delhi. The nearest airport is at Bhubaneswar (62Kms) to which it is linked by road.

KONARK

The majestic Sum Temple rises dramatically out of the sand dunes at the beach of Konark. This amazing edifice built in the 13th century AD was conceived as a vehicle of Surya, the Sun God, for his celestial journey across the sky.

Access

The nearest railhead is Puri (31Kms). The nearest airport is Bhubaneswar (65Kms). It is connected by road to Bhubaneswar and Puri.