Do you prefer to research and dig more information about ancient temples and architectural marvels of our country? Are you an avid historian, curious to know the exciting stories of the land, civilization, temples, sites, and others at any time? Have you pictured Odisha as the well-known and popular nativity of Hindu people from all across the world? The Heritage tour Odisha will take you to check out and know more of the architectural monuments and the ancient times, speaking a lot of that era and our heritage. If you wish to retrieve the magnificence and charm of ancient India, Odisha’s heritage tour packages are a must. The land of Odisha boasts not only of ancient temples and monuments but also of architectural excellence. Be it visiting the 13^th century Konark Sun Temple or Black Pagoda at Dhauli hills or the infamous ancient temples, the heritage tour will attract you to the core. The beautiful Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are worth visiting. You will be amazed to see that the richness and beauty of these haven’t faded a bit amidst developing and growing civilization.

Different sites to cover in the heritage tour Odisha and itinerary can be custom depending on the time availability and budget. Best Choice Holiday tours Odisha is a reliable one-stop platform to discuss different Odisha tour packages and tailor the itinerary according to the choice. This exotic tourist spot, Odisha, is in Eastern India, and various excursions that will cover the heritage tour Odisha are as follows:

1. Bhubaneswar – Depending on which mode you are using for travel, it is the best place to start your heritage tour. At the start and the end, it is advisable to leave your city from here only. Thousands of ancient temples are there in the capital city, having a history dating back to centuries, but do make sure to cover Lingaraja and Raja Rani temple in your tour.

2. Konark – Visit the 13^th century Konark Sun Temple, and it is listed as the UNESCO World’s heritage site. The Sun God’s temple was built in the early 1900s, is big shaped in the form of a chariot for the Sun God, Surya. It has incredible architecture and designed so that three images of Surya stand at the time of dawn, at noon, and sunset.

3. Puri – Go for an excursion to Chilika Lake to Puri, Asia’s largest brackish saltwater lagoon attracting millions of migratory birds from all around. At Satapada, visit the famous Irrawaddy dolphins and enjoy. If you have some time left, you can even see the popular Raghurajpur artisan village reckoned for intricately crafted Patta Chitra painting, wood carvings, palm leaf engravings, cow dung, and paper mache toys, and masks. The Lord Jagannath temple is the major attraction of Puri, where thousands of followers come by every year to seek the deity’s blessings. Puri beach is another attraction to visit, play in the sand, and gather memorable moments with special ones. Every year, the famous Rath Yatra is held, and the annual festival at the Puri beach allures many people’s attention.

4. Pipli Village – The village is famous worldwide for its exquisite applique handicrafts work. It is nearby Puri, and the renowned applique handicrafts items include wallets, garden umbrellas, lampshades, wall hangings, bags, pouches, etc.

5. Peace Pagoda at Dhauli hills – It is one of the most significant Buddhist pilgrimages in the country. Here, the ruler Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga war.

6. Lingaraja temple and Raja Rani temple are other marvels to Odisha’s temple and capital city, Bhubaneswar. Lingaraja temple is the biggest temple of Lord Shiva, and Raja Rani temple is dedicated to Lord Brahma. A particular type of sandstone is used in the temple’s construction, which is named Raja Rani.

7. Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves – The rocks of the large beautiful Khandagiri and Udayagiri hills were carved and tunneled further to create the multi-storied ancient residence for Jain Monks. The work is beyond words and begun probably in the first century BC by the first-known Odishan ruler and King Kharavela.

8. Ratnagiri – Visit the ancient Ratnagiri museum consisting of four galleries with a long corridor showcasing Buddhism related art objects and antiquities, ranging from 5^th to 13^th century AD. Ratnagiri is famously known as the gem of the Buddhist complex. Udayagiri and Lalitgiri complete the well-known Buddhist diamond triangle of Odisha, comprising many monasteries, stupas, and material and structural remains.

9. Bhitarkanika – This heritage site is a hotspot known for its biodiversity. It is the homeland of the largest population of giant and enormous saltwater crocodiles in India. Filled with more than 215 species of avifauna, it is the second biggest viable Mangrove ecosystem in the country, comprising over 70 species of Mangrove and its associates.

Undoubtedly, the Odisha heritage tour is the best way to explore and know about its heritage structure. And Best Choice Holiday tours are the preferable and trusted means to make it as per the choice, within your budget, time, and above all that can last in your memories. Book your Odisha tour packages now, make moments and rejuvenate fully.

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In today’s hectic living style, no one has enough time to plan their trips every month or very frequently. Undoubtedly, the demand for weekend getaways is increasing as it helps travellers to manage both personal and professional lives. If you are one of those who love greenery, scenery, forests, jungles, wildlife, animals, birds, and nature plan a trip this time to a bird sanctuary or a national park to enjoy and feel that off-beaten experience. What about Bhitarkanika wildlife sanctuary and national park this time? Do you want to plan and opt for Bhitarkanika tour package from your city? Be it any place, Best Choice Holiday tours Odisha can make the arrangements as per the preference of visitors in the most efficient way and within their budget. And Bhitarkanika is among one of those lesser-known spots to unleash the true essence of an unexplored destination. The travelling is possible in this pandemic either via flight or via the road network. Whether you are visiting from Delhi, Mumbai, Vizag, or any other city across the country, a right travel agency like Best Choice Holiday can make the trip memorable. Bhitarkanika is one of the cheap tour packages in Odisha, a homeland of endangered saltwater crocodiles, and blessed with a mangrove ecosystem offering so much for the travel aficionados to explore the natural charm and splendour.

The biodiversity in Bhitarkanika National Park:

Bhitarkanika is an excellent choice for a travel enthusiast to enjoy and experience the wilderness. It is situated in the North-East Kendrapara district of Odisha, guarded by the Brahmani river on one end and Bay of Bengal on the other. The nearest cities are Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. The advisable way of travelling and making moments with the loved ones is to hire a taxi service or car rental and travel around. The biodiversity found in the sanctuary includes not only saltwater crocodiles, but also white crocodile, Indian python, snakes, monitor lizards, etc. The plenty of water availability makes the site avifauna and a must-visit place in a lifetime. If you wish to watch the migratory birds, do make sure to visit the sanctuary during winters. A few of other animals to spot during your tour to Bhitarkanika are spotted deer, wolves, jungle cats, chitals, rhesus monkeys, hyenas, wild boars, sambar deer, olive ridley turtles, etc.

Places to Stay:

Even if you are planning to opt for a Bhitarkanika tour package from your city for a day or more, it is advisable to always stay in comfortable accommodation. Feel free to contact Best Choice Holiday tours Odisha for the same, as the options are many such as staying in a deluxe tent, or cottage amidst beauty and nature. Also, the agency can help in arranging car rentals, flights booking, guides, and whatever that makes your stay memorable and cherishing. If you are planning for the tour, visit this time from December to March as the weather is pleasant and enjoyable to the most.

Activities to Engage:

Being a wildlife sanctuary and national park, you will relish an unforgettable experience of spotting crocodiles, migratory birds all around, wild animals, reptiles, and others sitting and moving freely nearby. The experiences to not miss out at all while your visit to the Bhitarkanika national park is as follows:

1. Spend some leisure time at an isolated pristine beach at Habilkahti, watching sunrise and sunset, perfect for rejuvenation.
2. Watch the only female captive Albino crocodile in the country, estuarine crocodiles in the Dangamal island at the Captive Breeding and Research Centre.
3. Check out the Olive Ridley Turtles nest at the Gahirmatha Marine sanctuary.
4. Check out the ancient Shiva temple having a history dating back to 5^th century BC inside the forest.
5. Watch the largest rookery spotting the endangered white-bellied sea eagle.
6. Check out the watchtowers, enjoy thrift and amazing boat rides and enjoy the moments.
7. Watch out the world’s most enormous white crocodile and explore more of the adventure around.  

Bhitarkanika is that one national park having a refined culture, rich history and heritage as it is believed that the king of the area takes a tour of the prime hotspots frequently looking out for the remains that are available till date. The boat rides allow visitors and tourists to enjoy the much-needed vacation time to the most and making memories. Opt for any of the Odisha tourism package and custom itinerary as preferable from Best Choice Holiday tours and make moments directly in the hearts that will last for a lifetime. Bhitarkanika tourism provides the experience that is real and it cannot be brought by any penny or anything. The forest will tick you in the way that you haven’t thought of in any sense. Along with the park, the visit can cover other destinations, including Bhubaneswar, Konark, and Puri, to make it even more worth remembering. So, opt for the tour package from your city, and make it a memorable sojourn.

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Eastern India is one of the widely popular and sighted tourist destinations. Have you ever heard of the Golden Triangle tour package Odisha? The Golden triangle tour package covers the three most exquisite destinations to explore, Bhubaneswar, Puri, and Konark. And every tourist love to visit them again and again. It is one of the top 10 Odisha tour packages. Want to know more about the breathtaking Odisha tour packages itinerary, how to plan, and what to expect in the tour? A well-devised and planned tour to Odisha’s golden triangle is definitely going to be filled with ancient temple architecture, incredible historical sights, golden sand-dune pristine beaches, native migratory birds and species, a peek into tribal lives, and much more.

Odisha is famous as the land of the rising sun. Let’s explore more of the top-notch and preferable Golden Triangle Tour Package and why it would be worth experiencing to visit the places at least once in your lifetime. Depending on the time availability, one can plan a 4-day or a 6-day relaxing and comfortable trip to make the most of the tour package.

• Bhubaneswar – The capital city of Odisha, and the ancient temple city, having an airport and well-connected road connectivity, is the perfect point to start the tour. The car rentals and taxi services will make the trip even more enjoyable and simpler to move around to other spots. Do look for a morning flight or an early reach to the city so that by afternoon you can plan to visit tourist spots by getting enough time to settle in at your hotel. The temple city has thousand of ancient beautiful and historic temples presenting the rich heritage of India. A few must-to-visit temples include Lingaraja, Mukteswara, Rajarani, Parsurameswara, Bharateswar, Satrughaneswar, and Laxmaneswar. You can even plan to visit the handicrafts house, Odisha state museum, and the rich Buddhist heritage site that is Dhauli Hills. Situated at approximately 8 km away from the city, the Shanti Stupa at Dhauli holds a lot of prominence and followers of Lord Buddha.    

• Konark – From Bhubaneswar, it is a maximum 2-hours drive to Konark. The famous handicrafts village – Pipli, is in the route in between and is known for its exquisite applique artwork and unique souvenirs. Next, make sure to visit the 13^th century Konark Sun temple built by King Narasimhadeva I. Try visiting the temple during the early morning or evening and get the help of a guide to understand the history of the stunning ancient site. You can also shop for the amazing local handicrafts and art from different stalls on the way to the temple.

• Puri – From Konark, it is advisable to visit Puri following the simply breathtaking Marine drive route, admiring the awe-inspiring views of the sea, landscapes as well as casuarinas forests. The travel will be a maximum 1-hour drive. En-route, you can stop by at pristine Chandrabagha beach; a perfect beach lover stop to rejuvenate. Puri is one of the most famous religious centers of India and attracts tourists and visitors in large numbers every year. Undoubtedly, the major attraction is the Lord Jagannath temple. It is a huge temple, and it is preferable to look for some guidance from the priest to understand its importance. The travel agency or your hotel can also arrange a local guide. Many visitors prefer to visit the temple in the evening to attend the Dhwaja ceremony holding 800 years old history. The trained individuals climb atop to change the flag at the temple, and evening aarti is blissful. The different by lanes near the temple is another must stop by and check-out places to pick up souvenirs, knick knacks, sarees, and try out mouth-watering delicacies. A few must-try cuisines include mushroom pakora and biryani, Chhena Poda, matar ka paani, bhog – Khaja prasad, malpua, kheera puli, and many other delicious sweets around the temple. Another famous attraction is the Puri beach, and a must-visit spot to try out flavorsome and divine seafood at extremely cost-effective prices, enjoy by the sea and sand, and make moments with loved ones. At the beach, you can find numerous shops selling beautiful handicrafts and accessories made of seashells. If time crunch is not there, make sure to stop by at Raghurajpur village, a few kilometers away from Puri, famous for Patta Chitra artwork. Another must-visit destination from Puri is Chilika Lake, a well-known and fantastic bird’s paradise. The second biggest brackish water lake in the world attracts many travellers from every corner, especially honeymooners. You can even plan to opt for the Puri Jagannath temple tour package if you like to and spend quality time with family and friends. The itinerary can be customized according to the preference. The best way is to contact Best Choice Holiday tours for your comfortable and relaxing stay in Odisha.

The best time to visit Odisha is now, from December to March. So, book your Odisha tour packages and make your Golden triangle tour time one of the lifetime memories to cherish and enjoy.

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