India is a country with a rich cultural heritage. It’s not surprising to know that almost every lane here has a temple. This country has been the birthplace of the Vedas and an impeccable history. This is the land that has witnessed two major epics Ramayana and Mahabharata which shows the way as to how today’s generation should live. The similarity in both these epics is that they are avatars of the same God- Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu is admired for a number of things worldwide in different avatars. One such avatar is of Lord Shri Jagannadh, a form of Lord Vishnu. The Shree Jagannath Temple of Puri is a Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath. It is one of the most famous temples in India. This temple is definitely on the bucket list for all the people who are planning for a pilgrimage. It is situated in the state Orissa, which was built in the 12th century by the Eastern Ganga dynasty. This temple is spread over an area of 400,000 square feet (37,000 m2). It definitely surprises any tourist with its marvelous architecture inspired by the Oriya style. It has a rich treasure of beautiful sculptures and art. This temple has a lot more sub temples associated with it.
The beauty of this magnificent temple is multiplied during the annual festival of this temple called as the Ratha Yathra which happens in the month of June- July during which the deity is carried in huge chariot. There are a huge gatherings of crowds to witness this auspicious occasion. This temple depicts the traditions of India and the beauty it has along with it. This is the best place to find your spiritual calm, as every nook and corner oozes out divinity. The next time you are in Orissa don’t forget to visit this marvel, it will leave you to mind blown.
Rate On Call
Highlights :
• All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
• Hotel pickup and drop-off included from the city hotels
• Informative, friendly and professional guide
• Great overview and orientation of the visit
• Guide services for a more personalized experience
Activity :
• Sightseeing
Transport :
Airconditioned transport with driver
• 01 to 03 persons - Sedan cars - Indian make cars like Toyota Etios or Maruti Swift Desire
• 03 to 05 persons - SUV cars - Toyota Innova or similar
• 06 to 10 persons - Tempo Traveller with 10 seats
• 11 to 18 persons - Mini coaches with 18 seater
• 19 to 42 persons - Coaches with 27 or 42 seater
All the vehicles are air-conditioned
Pickup and Departure :
Pick up from mentioned city Centre, Railway Station or your city hotel.
Drop at mentioned city Centre, Railway Station or your city hotel.
• Tour Duration: Half-day 4-5 Hours
• Guide: English speaking guide included
• Assistance: Yes
• Entrance fees included: Yes
• Vehicle: Air-conditioned
• Driver with a phone: Yes
• Tour Starts Time: 0900 hrs.
Additional :
• Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
• Child below 5 years is free.
• No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites except for places of worship, shorts or sleeveless tops are not recommended.
• We recommend comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen during the visit.
• Entrance fees to the monuments are not included and are to be paid directly. Any camera or video camera fees, if any, are to be paid directly
Timings :
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Things To Carry :
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable footwear
Advisory :
Special Holidays will not be liable for any dispute arising out of the rental between customer and vendor, guide or any service provider
Confirmation Policy :
The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking Rate is based on a minimum 2 person sharing. We reserve the right to cancel in case the minimum no. of customers required for the visit on any date is not met.
Cancellation Policy :
• If cancellations are made 30 days before the start date of the visit, 25% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made 15-30 days before the start date of the visit, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
• If cancellations are made within 0-15 days before the start date of the visit, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
Refund Policy :
•The applicable refund amount will be processed within 15 business days
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