Day 1 Delhi – Bhubaneshwar -Puri
Morning in time transfer to the airport to connect Indian airlines flight to Bhubaneshwar
You will be met by our representative at the airport. On arrival at Bhubaneshwar airport drive to Puri and check in at hotel.
Afternoon proceed for half-day tour of Temple city. Finest Temples are the Lingraj Temple, Rajrani Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, Parsurameshwar and Brahmeshwar Temple. These temples are some of the best specimens of the Orissa Temple Architecture
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 Puri – Bhubaneshwar
Post breakfast leave Puri for Bhubaneshwar enroute visit Konark & Udaigiri
At Konarak see the beautiful Sun Temple built in the 13th century in honour of the Sun God. Its exquisite carvings, the life-size statues of Lions and Elephants, collosal figures of warriors on horses, scenes of battle and the chase-all testify to the high standard of ancient Indian art and architectural skill.
Continue to Bhubaneshwar.
Bhubaneshwar is the temple city of the east. The ancient city of Bhubaneshwar (Bhuban being world and Iswar God) is a walk down centuries of temple architecture. It is probably the only city in the world that enables an authentic over-view of the stages of development of Hindu religious architecture. In the fast moving world of today these temples are a gentle reminder of the splendor, the heritage that was once India. Regular dances by the ’Devadasis’ or divine servant girls, rituals and rites, recital of hymns were all an integral part of temple culture. Temples in Bhubaneshwar are built on a common plan as prescribed by Hindu norms. All visible parts of a temple are sculpted with motifs of priests, kings, courtiers, pilgrims, celestial dancers, couples in embrace, birds, animals or scenes from religious epics and legends
On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 Bhubaneshwar
Morning visit the place of pilgrimage for the Hindus the renowned Jagannath Temple built in the 15th century AD and crowned with Vishnu’s wheel and flag dominate the landscape at Puri. The temple with its elaborate carvings and mouldings are very fine examples of Orissa architecture. (Note = Non Hindus are not allowed inside the temple.)
Day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 Bhubaneshwar – Bombay – Aurangabad
Morning intime transfer to the airport to connect Indian airlines flight for Aurangabad.
You will be met by our representative at the airport & escorted till your check in at hotel.
You will be met by our representative at the airport and escorted till your check in at Hotel.
Aurangabad city was founded as a vice regal capital in the Deccan by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The fort wall surrounding the city is a poignant reminder of its ancient history. Though the splendor of the 16th and 17th centuries found its finest expressions in the royal monuments of Delhi and Agra, there is enough in Aurangabad to reward the curious visitor.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 In Aurangabad
Morning proceed for full day sightseeing tour of Ajanta Caves.
The Ajanta caves survived hundreds of years in the Sahyadri hills to tell the story of a rich and glorious past from 200 BC to 650 AD. These 30 caves were built to offer seclusion to the Buddhist monks who lived, taught and performed rituals in the Chaityas and Viharas, which were the seats of learning and cultural movement. Inspired by faith and devotion, each figure has been carved by the monks using just hammer and chisel.
Ajanta offers a rich tapestry of images that speak of places, royalty, culture and tales of everyday life of ancient India. Many of the Ajanta caves hold panels that illustrate stories from the Jatakas – a large repertoire of tales of incarnations of the Buddha to nymphs and princesses and various other characters.
Ajanta engravings are an unmatched visual treat. To name a few, the flying apsara in cave: 17, the preaching Buddha in cave 16 or the sculpted Nagaraja in a sitting posture with his consort and a female attendant. These enigmatic caves set deep in the hills still illuminate with natural light during some part of the day.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 Aurangabad – Mumabi
Morning sightseeing tour of Ellora Caves.
Ellora caves are the finest examples of cave temples, these 34 caves have intricate interiors and ornamental facades. Carved during the 350 AD and 700 AD the rock temples and monasteries represent three faiths – Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
The Vishvakarma cave of the Buddhists, the Kailasa Hindu temple and the Jain Indrasabha present a captivating sight. These were carved out of a solid rock to provide sanctuaries to Buddhist monks. The Kailasa Temple in cave 16 is a masterpiece in itself. The entire structure was etched out of a monolith and took over 100 years to complete. The temple itself is decorated with themes and incidents from the puranas in a manner that leaves one in rapturous delight. Vishvakarma cave is both a Chaitya and a Vihara with a seated Buddha in the stupa. Its double – storied structure has dwarfs, dancing playing musical instruments.
The Ramseur cave has figurines of river goddesses adorning its entrance. The Dumar Lena cave resembles the great cave shrine at Elephanta and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Cave 32; belonging to the Jain faith, is a beautiful shrine with exquisite carvings of a lotus flower on the ceiling and an imposing yakshi seated on her lion under a mango tree laden with fruit. The ceilings of this double – storied cave are also decorated with paintings.
Later in evening transfer to airport to connect flight 9W 3110 for Mumbai leaving Aurangabad at 1955 Hrs & arriving Mumbai at 2055 Hrs.
The area occupied by Mumbai three hundred years ago was 7 islands inhabited by Koli fisherman and their families. With land reclamation the islands were connected, so that now Bombay occupies a thin isthmus. The British acquired these marshy islands for a pittance. Mumbadevi or Mumbai was part of Catherine of Braganza’s marriage dowry when she married Charles II in 1661. Four years later, the British took possession of the remaining islands and neighboring mainland area and in 1668 the East India Company leased the whole area for 10 pounds per year.
You will be met by our representative at the airport & escorted till your check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07
Full day free at leisure. (No transport envisaged)
Late evening transfer to the international airport to connect flight for onward destination.
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