East India Golden Triangle

TOUR OVERVIEW:

India is home to a number of tourist places that attracts not just locals and domestic travelers but also foreigners. However, there are several places in a bunch that are visited all together in a single-go. These combined places have boosted tourism in India significantly. Heard about Golden Triangle? Not the one that consists of Agra, Jaipur and Delhi but the one that is a hidden gem in India, often unexplored and ignored by people as they are unaware of the beautiful places. We're talking about the East India Golden Triangle Tour that consists of places - Bhubaneswar, Puri and Konark. These three places are the most popular and frequently visited places in the East Indian region and coincidentally, all these places are in the state of Odisha. This makes you save time in traveling from one state to another. Here's a few details of the three places:

Bhubaneswar - Also known as the 'Temple City of India', Bhubaneswar is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in India amongst Hindus. Bhubaneswar is visited by millions of travelers and devotees throughout the year from all over the world. This city is home to hundreds of historical monuments that are very ancient and significant. From caves to temples, lakes to parks; there's so much to explore and hence, Bhubaneswar is one of the most famous places to visit in Eastern India. Indeed, East India Golden Triangle Tour Packages would be incomplete without this city's tour.

Puri - Also known as the 'Spiritual City of India', Puri is one of the most frequently visited pilgrimage centres because of the fact that it is one of the Char Dhams in India. Puri city is famous for its Jagannath temple, which is also popular for hosting the world famous Puri Rath Yatra. A number of innumerable spiritual sites are observed in this city. According to Hindu mythology, this city is existing since the Vedic period. Apart from the holy temples, a number of natural sites attract tourists of all the kinds, ranging from bird-watchers, beach lovers and adventure enthusiasts.

Konark - A small town in Odisha, Konark is famous for its Konark Sun Temple. It is precisely the major reason behind the city's popularity amongst the tourists all over the world. Dedicated to Lord Surya, Konark Sun temple is also called as 'Surya Devalaya'. It is considered as one of the most marvelous architectural beauties in the country and has also been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One who visits the Konark city is for sure to discover this invaluable gem. Apart from this temple, a number of beautiful gardens and parks, magnificent museums, pristine beaches and historical monuments allures travelers from all over the world.

TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN EAST INDIA GOLDEN TRIANGLE TOUR:

BHUBANESWAR:

• Holy temples - Sites such as Lingaraj temple, Vaital Deul temple, Rajarani temple, Mukteswar temple and Parasurameswara temple are some of the most popular temples in the city of Bhubaneswar. Visiting other sites are fine, but what is a Bhubaneswar trip if it’s not temples in it? These listed temples are some of the best places to visit in East India Golden Triangle Tour.
• Nandankanan Zoological Park - Spread over a land of 990 acres, this zoo and botanical garden is a major tourist attraction in the city. A number of white tigers, reptiles, birds and other animals are being observed here. This zoo is home to an aquarium, reptile park and orchid house which makes it to one of the adventurous places to visit in East India Golden Triangle Tour.
• Orissa State Museum - It is a treasure trove of archaeological findings that includes Buddhist and Jain sculptures, inscriptions and coins from ancient weapons, tools and instruments. Visiting this state museum and exploring ancient findings are one of the top things to do.
• Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves - These two caves face each other across the road. Khandagiri has 15 caves in total while Udayagiri has 18 caves. Udayagiri is also known as the 'Sunrise Hill'. These partly natural and partly artificial caves are of historical and archaeological importance that are visited by many tourists throughout the year.

Few other top places to visit in Bhubaneswar are Swargadwar Beach, Ram Mandir, Dhauli Giri, Hirapur village and Nicco Park.

PURI:

• Sri Jagannath temple - Jagannath temple is a sacred temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, which is located in the heart of Puri town. It is the most revered pilgrimage center for the Hindus and is also one among the Char Dham sites. This world famous temple structure is full of intricately designed carvings. This temple of definitely one of the top places to visit in East India Golden Triangle Tour.
• Puri Beach - This pristine sea beach located along the coast of Bay of Bengal is considered as one of the cleanest beaches in India and is one of the best Puri tourist places to visit. Known for its white sand and crystal clear waters, this beach is quite famous for its peaceful ambiance and calm surroundings. All this makes this beach one among the best places to visit in East India Golden Triangle Tour.
• Chilika Lake & Sanctuary - Chilika Lake is Asia's biggest inland salt water lagoon that is located in Puri. Studded with small islands including the most charming honeymoon island and the breakfast island, this pear shaped lake acts as one of the most supportive ecosystems in the name of Chilika Lake Sanctuary. Boating, campfires, birdwatching, cycling, diving and photography are the top things to do here.

Some of the other top places to visit in Puri are Baleswar Beach, Sudarshan Craft Museum, Gundicha temple and Swargadwar market for shopping.

KONARK:

• Konark Sun Temple - Dedicated to Sun God, this temple is also known as 'Surya Devalaya'. It reflects the grandeur of the traditional style of Kalinga architecture and there are two huge lions that appear to be guarding the temple on the entrance. Konark Sun Temple is renowned all over the world and is one of the prime places to visit in Konark.
• Konark Museum - Started in the year 1968, this museum is home to archaeological excavations and the fallen sculptures from the Sun temple. It has four galleries that displays more than 250 various antiquities, which include sculptures, manuscripts and paintings. For all the history and art lovers, this is a perfect place to visit in Konark.
• Chandrabhaga Beach - Also known as the 'Konark Beach', it is a stunning place that is regarded as one of the finest beaches along the eastern coast of India. It is popularly known for the yearly Magha Saptami Mela, a seven-day festival that attracts many visitors to this beach to take a dip in the sea and offer prayers to Sun God.

Few other top places to visit in Konark are Varahi Devi temple, Kuruma village, Arkeshwar temple and Ramchandi beach.

BOOK EAST INDIA TOUR PACKAGES:

Eastern India is a beautiful destination that is unexplored, blessed with charming sights and adventurous experiences. Sushant Travels presents aa wide variety of well-crafted East India Golden Triangle Tour packages that are not just based on our customers' preferences but also affordable. Set on a journey of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, natural beauty, holy pilgrimage centers and other excitements. Our East India Golden Triangle Tour Packages include a blissful journey covering Bhubaneswar, Konark and Puri. By booking your East India Golden Triangle Tour packages give you a chance to take blessings of Jagannath Puri temple, which is one of the Char Dhams in India, explore the incredible Buddhist heritage sites and even Parasurama temple. So what are you waiting for? If you're looking for individual East India tour packages, we've got them in store as well. We offer a variety of Bhubaneshwar tour packages, Puri tour packages and Konark tour packages that are quite affordable. However, we suggest you to take the combined East India Golden Triangle Tour Packages as they are comparatively cheaper and take you through a roller coaster ride of three amazing places in East India in a single-go.