Jagannath Puri Tour

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Bhubaneshwar:- Bhubaneswar offers some extraordinary places to visit around it like Khandagiri & Udayagiri, Atri, Dauli, Hirapur, Khandagiri & Udayagiri are rich in Jain heritage, which dates back to the 2nd century BC. Atri is famous for hot sulphur springs, while Dhauli (8 km from Bhubaneswar) is the famed war front of Kalinga where Ashoka, the Mauryan king fought the historic battle which changed his life.

Don't Miss:- This Temple City of the East offers a delightful mix of religion, culture and nature in bounty. Bhubaneshwar is home to numerous temples and shrines. The architectural splendour during the reign of Ashoka is evident in the famous Lingaraj temple and Parasuramesvera Temple.

Puri Ratha Yatra or Car Festival:- RATHA JATRA' or me 'Car Festival', the most important festival of Lord Jagannath commences on the 21 June, Thursday and Return Car Festival ur' Bahuda Jatra' on 29 June this year. This colourful festival which draws millions of devotees from various parts of the country as well as from abroad to Puri, is held in June-July every year. Lord Jagannath, Lord of the Universe, comes out of His sanctum sanctorum to give Darshan to all Devotees belonging to all sects and communities. lt is said that those who take part in the Car Festival earn their passage to the Heaven.

'Snana Pumima' marks the beginning of this festival. On this day the three deities - Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra take prolonged bath on an open platform known as 'Snana Bedi', Then they retire for 15 days popularly called the period of 'Anabasara' and remain in isolation. During this period, no public worship is performed. After 15 days of isolation, the Gods come out of the temple in a colourful procession to board their respective Chariots and thereafter begins the journey known as "Ratha Jatra'.

The much famous Temple Chariot Festival of Lord Jagannath, takes place in Puri. On the first day, the Jagannath temple images are carried through the street in three huge thundering chariots which have made this event internationally known. Nine days later, the journey is repeated in the opposite direction. To witness this festival is an experience of a life time, but ensure to book rooms and make all other arrangements well in advance.

Each year, in monsoon season, the proxy images of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra--the deities enshrined in the Jagannath Temple at Puri--are carried in colorful processions every evening for 21 days to the Narendra Tank where they cruise in a bright decorated boat.

After the bathing festival, the deities spend 15 days in seclusion during which period they are repainted and prepared for the Car Festival. The Car Festival is celebrated on the second day of the bright fortnight of Ashadha (June-July) and the deities are taken on a journey of around 3 kms in stupendous and decorated chariots for sojourn in the Gundicha Ghar till the return Car Festival which is held 9 days later.

The chariot of Lord Jagannath, known as 'Nandighose', is 23 cubits high and has 18 wheels. The chariot of Balabhadra, which is 22 cubits in height and has 16 wheels, is named 'Taladwaja'. 'Devadalan' the chariot of Subhadra, is 21 cubits in height and has 14 wheels.

The chariots are made anew every year in accordance with strict and ancient specifications and are pulled by several thousand devotees at a time. In terms of splendor and fervent devotion, the Car Festival is one of the world's most incredible spectacles.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive in Bhubaneshwar

  Arrive at the Bhubaneswar airport/railway station and then transfer to the hotel. If time permits, go for a half-day local sightseeing tour of Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves. Stay overnight at the hotel.

• Day 2 : Bhubaneshwar - Konark - Puri

  In the morning, drive to Puri and on the way visit Rajarani Mukteswar Temple, Dhauli Peace Pagoda, Pipili Appliqué Village and Konark Sun Temple. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the beach. Stay overnight at the hotel.

  • Hotspots : Konark Sun Temple, Dhauli
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 3 : Puri

  Go for a full-day local sightseeing tour of Puri and visit the Jagannath Temple, Loknath Temple, and Gundhicha Temple. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing at the beach and stay overnight at the hotel.

  • Hotspots : Jagannath Temple
  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 4 : Puri - Bhubaneshwar

  After breakfast, drive to Bhubaneswar airport to board the flight for your onward journey.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing
• Transfers

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Package Start From

• Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Asia

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount * Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount. * Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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