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An elephant being led by a person on a dirt road, with buildings and palm trees in the background. 2
A temple complex by a river with lotus-covered water. 3
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Immersive Bhubaneswar walking tour with professional guide

By 5 Senses Walks
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$93 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
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  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Bhubaneswar walking tour commences at the magnificent Parasurameshwara temple of 7th century with finely carved sculptures and ornamentation. This is followed by Mukteshwar and Someshwar temples, 2 gems of the Kalinga school of architecture.
A pleasant walk by the Bindu Sagar lake is followed by a visit to a thriving local bazaar. More temples follow including the magnificent Raja Rani with sculptures of dancing women, the sandstone temple of Lingaraj , Anand Vasudev and Khakara style of architecture at Baitala.

Our company is committed to strengthening local communities. We help train and employ local guides and support local businesses to ensure travel dollars stay where they are spent.

Activity location

  • Parasurameswara Temple
    • 517526, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Parsurameswara Temple
    • Kedar Gouri Vihar
    • 751002, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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Walking tour

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

This is not a private tour

Language options: English
Starting time: 3:30 PM
Price details
AU$107.34 x 1 AdultAU$107.34
Total
Price is AU$107.34
Until Tue, 28 July

Private walk without pick up

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$93.03 x 1 AdultAU$93.03
Total
Price is AU$93.03

Private tour with pick up

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

private car
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$186.06 x 1 AdultAU$186.06
Total
Price is AU$186.06

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    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Parasurameswara Temple

  • 20m
Bhubaneswar heritage walk commences at the magnificent Parasurameshwara temple of 7th century with finely carved sculptures and ornamentation. This temple is the harbinger of Kalinga style or architecture

Mukteswara Temple

  • 45m
We next walk to Mukteshwar and Someshwar temples, 2 gems of the Kalinga school of architecture. The temples are from 10th century and have fine carvings that indicate that these were built when Kalinga style of architecture was at its zenith.

Bindu Sagara

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
This lovely picnic spot is 1,300 feet long and 700 feet wide and consists of a tiny island with several shrines in the centre. Legend has it that the lake was created by Lord Shiva to quench the thirst of Goddess Parvati. Hence it is believed that a dip in the Bindu Sagar Lake would wash away all the sins and get rid of all their diseases by drinking the holy water.

Ananta Vasudeva Temple

  • 20m
his spectacular temple has an idol of Balarama standing under a seven-hooded serpent, Subhadra holds a pot of jewels. Lord Krishna is seen holding a mace, chakra, lotus and conch

Bhubaneswar

  • 15m
We take a walk past local bazaars of Bhubaneswar to smell the city's flavours.

Lingaraja Temple

  • 20m
Lingaraj temple is the most famous temple of Bhubaneshwar. Built in Kalinga style and made of sandstone and laterite, it is dedicated to Harihara, a combined form of Vishnu and Shiva. The temple was built in 11th century CE by King Yayati Keshari of Somavanshi dynasty. Note only Hindus are allowed in this temple.

Vaital Deul Temple

  • 20m
e next explore this 8th century temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda. The tower of the temple is very impressive. The semi-cylindrical shape of its roof resembles the Dravidian style gopurams of the South. An impressive carving is that of sun god Surya with a distinct facial expression, with Usha and Pratyusha shooting arrows on either side.

Rajarani Temple

  • 20m
Raja Rani temple is a temple constructed in the 11th century from reddish and yellow sandstone. This material was called Rajarani in the local dialect and hence the temple got its name. The temple is famous for its unique sculptures of women. Women are in poses performing Odissi the traditional dance form as well as in every day life moments. End of tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Parasurameswara Temple
    • 517526, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Parsurameswara Temple
    • Kedar Gouri Vihar
    • 751002, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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