Romance Etched in Stone - A Heritage walk among Temples of Bhubaneswar

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

It is a heritage walk combines mythology, history and cultural stories to weave a narrative around the temples of Bhubaneswar and how romance has been depicted through the sculptures in various places. Unlike other walks which focus on just the archaeology or architecture and give surface level information, our trails take a more story led approach.

The research behind the stories are done by archaeologists and anthropologists and the stories have been carefully curated.

What's Included

Light snacks at a local food shop will be provided as a part of the trip.
Please carry or buy your own water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be waiting at the Mukteswara Temple compound lawn. The tour leader will be wearing a Gilehrio T-Shirt and Cap.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Mukteswara Temple is one of the finest specimens of Odia Temple Architecture and it was built when temple architecture was at its zenith.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This is one of the earliest temples built in Bhubaneswar that is still standing. It was built in the 7th century AD.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    It is a living temple with the Gouri temple being a Khakhara temple.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Ananta Vasudeva Temple is the only Vaishnavite temple in the region.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The most famous temple and the tallest temple in the city. It is the second tallest standing example of Kalingan Architecture after the Jagannath Temple in Puri.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The largest tank in the Old town area being fed a perennial natural spring, there are a lot of storied in Bindu Sagar that need telling.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Gilehrio

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Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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