Konark Temple & Chilika Lake Day Trip From Bhubaneshwar

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Embark on an enriching “Konark Temple & Chilika Lake Day Trip From Bhubaneshwar,” commencing with a hotel pick-up. Witness the mesmerizing Konark Sun Temple, a 13th-century architectural marvel, famously known as the “Black Pagoda.” Marvel at its intricate stone carvings, depicting the sun god’s chariot adorned with 24 wheels, led by six horses. Delve into the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by King Narasimhadeva I. Following a captivating 4-hour exploration, proceed to Chilika Lake, the largest coastal lagoon in India. Spanning over 1,100 km, the lake is a haven for migratory birds, hosting over 160 species during peak seasons. Admire the diverse ecosystem, supporting local fisherfolk and sustaining a plethora of threatened plant and animal species. Concluding the day with a 3-hour visit, return to Bhubaneshwar and unwind in the comfort of your hotel.

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Pick up from your Bhubaneshwar hotel for same day excursion visit to Konark Sun Temple & Chilika Lake

The Konark Sun Temple a 13th-century Temple (also known as the “Black Pagoda”), at Konark. Located on the east coast of the Bay of Bengal in the Mahanadi Delta, it is built in the form of the chariot of Surya (Arka), the sun god with 24 wheels, and is heavily decorated with symbolic stone carvings and led by a team of six horses. It was constructed from oxidizing weathered ferruginous-coloured sandstone by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. The temple is one of the most renowned temples in India and is a World Heritage Site inscribed in 1984 as a cultural property under categories.

Chilika Lake a brackish water lagoon, at the mouth of the Daya River, flowing into the Bay of Bengal, covering an area of over 1,100 km. It is the largest coastal lagoon in India and the second largest brackish water lagoon in the world after The New Caledonian barrier reef. It has been listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the largest wintering ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent & home to a number of threatened species of plants and animals. The lake is an ecosystem with large fishery resources. It sustains more than 150,000 fisher–folk living in 132 villages on the shore and islands. The lagoon hosts over 160 species of birds in the peak migratory season. Birds from as far as the Caspian Sea, Lake Baikal, Aral Sea and other remote parts of Russia, Kirghiz steppes of Kazakhstan, Central and southeast Asia, Ladakh and Himalayas come here. These birds travel great distances; migratory birds probably follow much longer routes than the straight lines, possibly up to 12,000 km, to reach Chilika Lake.

After sightseeing drive back to Bhubaneshwar and drop off to your hotel.

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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