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Romance Etched in Stone - A Heritage walk among Temples of Bhubaneswar
Product code 135976P1
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From USD 29.99
Dates
Available from May 11, 2019
Start times
6:30 AM
Travelers
Adult ages 15-80
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Romance Etched in Stone - A Heritage walk among Temples of Bhubaneswar
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Hindi
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
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From USD 29.99
Romance Etched in Stone - A Heritage walk among Temples of Bhubaneswar
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Hindi
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Why Travelers Love This
It is a heritage walk combines mythology, history and cultural stories to weave a narrative around the temples of Bhubaneswar and how romance has been depicted through the sculptures in various places. Unlike other walks which focus on just the archaeology or architecture and give surface level information, our trails take a more story led approach. The research behind the stories are done by archaeologists and anthropologists and the stories have been carefully curated.
Overview
It is a heritage walk combines mythology, history and cultural stories to weave a narrative around the temples of Bhubaneswar and how romance has been depicted through the sculptures in various places. Unlike other walks which focus on just the archaeology or architecture and give surface level information, our trails take a more story led approach. The research behind the stories are done by archaeologists and anthropologists and the stories have been carefully curated.
What's Included
Included
Light snacks at a local food shop will be provided as a part of the trip.
Not included
Please carry or buy your own water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
We will be waiting at the Mukteswara Temple compound lawn. The tour leader will be wearing a Gilehrio T-Shirt and Cap.
End point
We will be waiting at the Mukteswara Temple compound lawn. The tour leader will be wearing a Gilehrio T-Shirt and Cap.
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutes
Stop 1
Mukteswara Temple is one of the finest specimens of Odia Temple Architecture and it was built when temple architecture was at its zenith.
Stop 2
30 minutes
Stop 2
This is one of the earliest temples built in Bhubaneswar that is still standing. It was built in the 7th century AD.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
It is a living temple with the Gouri temple being a Khakhara temple.
Stop 4
15 minutes
Stop 4
Ananta Vasudeva Temple is the only Vaishnavite temple in the region.
Stop 5
45 minutes
Stop 5
The most famous temple and the tallest temple in the city. It is the second tallest standing example of Kalingan Architecture after the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Stop 6
15 minutes
Stop 6
The largest tank in the Old town area being fed a perennial natural spring, there are a lot of storied in Bindu Sagar that need telling.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
2 reviews
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