Bhubaneswar — the Caves and Dhauli
The Jain cave shelters cut into the hillside, and the rock edict Ashoka left after the Kalinga war. A single day out from Bhubaneswar, with a car and driver.
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- Duration
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- Destination
- 1
- Planned days
- 2–12
- Travellers
- ₹3,200
- From, per person
- Easy
- English, Hindi, Odia
- Pickup included
- Book 3 days ahead
Your itinerary
A 1-day route through Bhubaneswar.
Udayagiri caves
Khandagiri caves
Dhauli
Ashokan edict
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The Jain cave shelters cut into the hillside, and the rock edict Ashoka left after the Kalinga war.
Udayagiri cavesKhandagiri cavesDhauliAshokan edict
Itineraries are indicative and may be re-sequenced for weather, road or permit conditions.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned car with driver
- Licensed guide where listed
- Monument, museum and park entry fees
- Boat at Chilika and Satapada where listed
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Meals
- Camera fees
- Personal expenses and tips
Additional information
Everything the operator has confirmed about how this trip runs.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Group size
- 2–12 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start time
- 07:30
- Guide languages
- English, Hindi, Odia
- Pickup
- Included
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Customisable
- Yes, on request
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Good to know
Things to carry
- Sun protection — the Odisha coast is humid and the temple stone gets hot underfoot
- Socks or slip-on shoes — most temples are barefoot entry
- Modest clothing for the temples; at Puri the Jagannath temple itself is closed to non-Hindus
- Binoculars for Chilika — the dolphins are seen at a distance and the lagoon is a bird site in winter
Important notes
A single day, returning the same evening.,The Jagannath temple at Puri is closed to non-Hindus; the view from the library roof opposite is the alternative.,Similipal is closed to visitors from mid-June to mid-November, and the Chandipur sea retreats up to five kilometres at low tide.
Frequently asked
Why book with us
Flexible cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Local operators
Curated and run by vetted local operators
Guided in your language
English, Hindi, Odia
Instant confirmation
No waiting on a callback
Planning Bhubaneswar — the Caves and Dhauli?
1 day covering Bhubaneswar. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with dates and a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation
Planning Bhubaneswar — the Caves and Dhauli?
1 day covering Bhubaneswar. Tell the operator your dates and group size and they will come back with a firm quote.
- No payment taken on this page
- Instant confirmation
- Free to enquire, no obligation