Overview
The temple is famous for its annual Ratha Yatra, or chariot festival, in which the three principal deities are pulled on huge and elaborately decorated raths, or temple cars. The worship is performed by the Bhil Sabar tribal priests, as well as priests of other communities in the temple. Unlike the stone and metal icons found in most Hindu temples, the image of Jagannath is made of wood, and is ceremoniously replaced every 12 or 19 years. It is also famous because many legends believe that Krishna's heart was placed here, and the material that it is made from damages the heart, so they have to change it every seven years.
Itinerary
On arrival at Puri, one of the sacred Dham of the All-India Chardham circuit, we will be greeted by our tour representative who then transfer you to the hotel. Post Darshan at Jagannath Dham, we move for visiting the Chilka Lake, the largest of all brackish water lagoons in the whole of Asia. The richness of biodiversity makes Chilka a renowned Ramsar zone. After returning from Chilka, we may use the leisure time to stroll on the Puri beaches. Overnight at Puri.
After breakfast, the Rath Yatra festival, one of the most pompous spectacles on this earth. During Rath Yatra, the idols of Sri Jagannath ji, brother Balarama and sister Subhadra are brought out into the open from the Jagannath shrine placed in their heavily decked chariots and taken out for procession through the Puri main road to Gundicha temple which is considered as Jagannath Ji’s aunt’s house where he along with his brother and sister, goes to spend a short vacation. Huge crowds gather at Puri during this time to have a glimpse of this holy spectacle and feel blessed. Overnight at Puri.
After breakfast, en route visit the famed crafts village of Raghurajpur where you get to witness some very traditional and spectacular crafts tussar paintings, palm leaf artistic engravings, Papier Mache play toys and stone carvings. We drive straight to Konark, check into hotel and relax for few hours after which we proceed for a sightseeing of Konark. The main places covered are Konark sun temple or black pagoda which is a world heritage site; then the Archaeological Survey of India Museum and the famous Chandrabhaga beach. Overnight at Konark.
After breakfast, we en-route and visit some renowned places like Pipli, Dhauli hills and Chausathi Jogini Temple. Pipali is known enough for the enticing appliqué work craft. Dhauli hill is well known for Ashoka’s rock edicts and the beautiful white pagoda. Chausathi Yogini temple is well known for the tantric Puja of Ma Kali. After visiting these places, we head to Bhubaneshwar and check in to hotel. Overnight at Bhubaneshwar.
After breakfast, we are exploring Orissa’s capital city Bhubaneshwar.The places we cover during the Bhubaneshwar sightseeing include Lingaraj temple, Rajarani temple, Ananta Vasudeva temple, Udayagiri-Khandagiri caves, Nandankanan zoological park. Overnight at Bhubaneshwar.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel in Bhubaneshwar. Transferred to Bhubaneshwar Airport for your onward destination.
Note: Rates are not valid for black out dates and festival dates.
Inclusions
- Welcome drink on Arrival at hotel (non-Alcoholic).
- Accommodation on Double sharing basis at hotels.
- Meals (Daily Breakfast ).
- All hotel taxes.
- Sightseeing as per above Itinerary by Individual Vehicle.
- Driver T. A. D. A, Fuel Charges, Parking Fee, State Taxes.
- 3 night stay in Bhubneshwar.
- 2 night stay in Puri.
- Pick and Drop services as per itinary.
Exclusions
- Entrance fees at any point.
- Any kind of insurance.
- Expenses of personal nature such as tipping, porters, laundry, telephones, Cameras fees.
- Any Train, Airline’s fare, Ferry charges, Boating.
- Any claim or delay charges due to natural calamities, landslide, road blockage.
Payment Policy
- If booking is 30 days in advance from the travel date: Advance of 15% of the package cost required
- If booking is between 30 days to 15 days in advance from the travel date: Advance of 30% of the package cost is required
- If travel is within 15 days of the travel date: We will require 100% payment.
Cancellation Policy
- If booking is 15 days before the travel date: 100% refund for Domestic Packages.
- if booking is 30 days before the travel date: 100% refund for International Packages.
- Between 30 days to 15 date before the travel date 10% of the total cost will be deducted on International Packages.
- Between 15 days to 1 Day before the travel date: 100% cancellation on Domestic & International Packages.
