Bhubaneswar city tour & Konark Sun Temple in private car with guide
4.9
18 Ratings
Bhubaneswar
Embark on a private car tour of Bhubaneswar city and explore the cultural highlights in one day. Visit the historic Dhauli, magnificent Konark Sun Temple, stunning Buddhist caves, and the intricately carved Raja Rani Temple.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Dhauli Giri Hills - 8 AM- Our first destination is Dhauli. This is the venue of the ancient battle which was fought in 260 BC. Emperor Ashoka, the great Mauryan King won the battle but upon seeing the bloodbath had a change of heart. He became a propagator of peace and had a big role in the spread of Buddhism in India. We will get to see edicts of Ashoka embossed on rocks using the ancient Brahmi script and Prakrit language.
The rock cut Elephant sculpture is one of the oldest in India.
- Dhauli Peace Pagoda - Another highlight of Dhauli is the Shanti Stupa or Peace Pagoda. The current structure was built by an Indo-Japanese collaboration in 1972 by the Japan Buddha Sangh and the Kalinga Nippon Buddha Sangh.
- Konark Sun Temple - We will drive to Konark to experience one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of India. Built in 13th century by King Narasimhadeva, the temple is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with seven horses and twelve wheels, carrying the sun god, Surya, across heavens. The Sun temple was known as
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Transport by car
What's Not Included
- Drinks
Additional Information
A one-day exploration of Bhubaneswar City allows you to witness its cultural richness. The journey begins at Dhauli, the place where Emperor Ashoka renounced war and embraced Buddhism in 260 BC. Following that, we make our way to the majestic Sun Temple at Konark, home to stunning Sundials fashioned like chariot wheels. We then admire the intricate designs at the Buddhist caverns of Khandagiri and Udayagiri before concluding the day with a visit to the sensually sculpted Raja Rani Temple.
Location
Dhauli Giri Hills
8 km south of Bhubaneswar Centre,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(18 Ratings)
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Gap1965
Nov 10, 2023
Great tour and experience in Odisha - Our guide Hrudananda was with us all day long to visit the most important Temples in Bhubaneshwar and nearby. All were really interesting and Konark Sun Temple (UNESCO Heritage site) was marvelous. Also, cave temples were different from other temples visited in India. The detailed explanations of our preparared guide helped us to understand much more than If we were alone. The driver was very kind and waited for us with patience. We also got some nice pictures taken by the guide both from our and his phone. He was also really helpful in sharing his wifi access when we need ed it. In summary, a tour to be done If you are in Odisha and want to pick up the best of the area in just one full day.
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Backpacker589767
Nov 5, 2023
Top trip with guide Hirudananda to sun temple - Great guide, very knowledgeable. Interesting sites, the sun temple being the highlight. Driver also excellent.
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Anilk3223
Jun 14, 2023
Excellent Arrangements - Planning, execution and customer service was meticulous and excellent. Guide was courteous and well-informed. Enjoyed trip and marveled at the architectural beauty of Bhubaneshwar.
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Martien_s
Feb 12, 2023
An Enjoyable Day Out - A truly enjoyable days outing with a pleasant and competent guide and a safe driver. The pace was dictated by the customer not the tour guide which was very much appreciated. All of my indulgences were accommodated. Thank you both for a lovely time
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Drvanathisethupathi
Jan 7, 2023
Top notch! - My husband and 3 friends took a 2 day bespoke guided tour of Konark and Bhubaneswar through 5 senses. I handled the booking part and it was a pleasure dealing with them. Very prompt communication, accommodating our needs and perfect arrangements. The guide was punctual, polite and knowledgeable and went out of his way to make the trip great. Will 100% recommend using the company for such tours.
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Passport21010738914
Oct 15, 2022
Seniors Still Traveling - My wife and I are both in our 80"s, have a few mobility issues, but still are committed world travelers. In order to do that requires many things, bit most mportantly working with a Tour Company that is reputable, knowledgeable, and flexible.
We had several specific unique requirements and interests for our tour of Odisha. Working with 5 Senses Tours was absolutely great when it came to plan and execute our private tour. They assigned a Tour Guide who was both knowledgeable and sensitive to our special needs. I would highly recommend 5 Senses Tours and actually have another private tour arranged with then for the Tamil Nadu region.
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Mukundan
Sep 1, 2022
Overall a great tour Organised by 5 Senses tour Group. Well done. - Overall it was a nice trip. It went like a clock work. Both the guide Mr Surya Mani and Driver Ajim were very flexible. Ajim showed his causiouness and knows where he was going. Mr Surya Mani demonstrated his knowledge about history of Bhubaneswar very well.
Konarak temple was amazing. Great achitecture. Well maintained. Konarak mueseum is well laid out and informative. Not to be missed.
Best aspect of Bhubaneswar are the Tribal Mueseum and the Kalabhoomi. Both should not be missed. Worth spending one full day for both.
The temples we visited are all amazing and the construction is beyond one's imagination. Better to avoid any Panda (in particular at Lingaraj temple. They are not giving ant value for money!).
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Journeyman414
Jul 15, 2022
Magnificent Bhubaneswar and konark sun temple - We had a memorable experience with Five senses tours in Bhubaneswar. Our guide picked us on time fom our hotel lobby in a clean and air conditioned car. He was immensely knowledgeable and told us many stories about the legends as well as the archeological point of view. The local lunch was amazing. The konark temple was outstanding and one of the most incredible buildings I have ever seen anywhere in the world. The precision and architectural alignment with the Sun is unbelievable.
Very highly recommended.
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Sampeters246
Apr 20, 2022
incredible day in Bhubaneswar and sun temple - Odisha is a fantastic place tucked away from the big cities of india. I enjoyed the tour of Bhubaneswar as well as the world Heritage Site of Konark sun temple. The sun temple was grand and a rare architectural gem. The precision of the sculptures and their alignment with Sun for different seasons ia mind boggling. Five senses tours was a great decision with a remarkable guide who everything there is to known! He was also very kind. very highly recommended.
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Mjbass55
Mar 22, 2024
Good way to see the sights- guide had poor English communication - Good tour to Konark that made it easy to see a lot in a small amount of time. Driver and guide were ready at 8am and we saw a Buddhist stupa, konark which is an amazing building and then came back to a Hindu temple in the city
Only negatives were the poor English accent on the guide which meant we missed more than half what he said. He also walked off and seemed indifferent to the tour. Not rude just felt very much he was doing it wo enthusiasm or understanding his audience. Sometimes a ton of facts just spewed out w names but no story to get you interested
Lunch also was disappointing and of poor quality in a govt canteen.
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