
Morning guided city sightseeing tour visiting
Jagannath temple and
Konark temple.
The temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri is one of the major Hindu pilgrimage destinations of India. With its roaring 65 mt high spire, the temple is visible even from the countryside. Decorated with four gates on each side, the temple also has a 16 sided monolithic pillar measuring 11 meters in height, Arunastambh; architectural zenith with exquisite carvings which was brought here from Konark in the 18th century. The temple also has the largest kitchen in the world serving around 10,000 devotees every day.At the end of Grand Road, about 3 km northeast of Jagannath temple, is the Gundicha Mandir. At the time of Rath Yatra festival, Lord Jagannath goes to Gundicha temple and stays there for a week. The city is dotted with numerous other shrines like Narasimha temple and Tota Gopinath temple.
konark Sun Temple.
The Temple City of Konark is situated in the eastern state of Orissa at a distance of around 65 km from Bhubaneswar and 35 km from Puri
. Surya - the Sun Temple is a magnificent example of ancient Orissan temple architecture. The temple was built in 1250 AD, during the reign of the Eastern Ganga King Narasimhadeva-I (1238-640 AD). Carved out of black stone the Konark temple is the foremost specimen and one of the most vivid manifestations of Hindu architecture. Though the 'Black Pagoda' is in ruins, the remaining porch area and other structures of this temple complex remain as a jewel in the crown of Orissan artistry.
Overnight at your hotel.