Attractions of Bhubhaneshwar

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Destino	Categoría
Bhubaneswar, India	Sightseeing Tours

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Khandagiri and Udaygiri hills were carved and tunneled, to create this multi-storied ancient apartment residence for Jain monks. They were the work of the first known Orissan ruler, King Kharavela, and probably begun in the first century BC.Kharavela was a king of the Mahameghavahana dynasty, who is known for expansion of the Kalinga empire and his installation of public improvements, such as canal systems.

Khandagiri and Udaygiri hills were carved and tunneled, to create this multi-storied ancient apartment residence for Jain monks. They were the work of the first known Orissan ruler, King Kharavela, and probably begun in the first century BC. Kharavela was a king of the Mahameghavahana dynasty, who is known for expansion of the Kalinga Empire and his installation of public improvements, such as canal systems. His queen was evidently quite a patron of the arts, and probably had much to do with the impressive sculptural decoration of the caves.





Meeting/ pick-up point:Hotel lobby.
Duration:Between four to five years.
Start/opening time:At 8.00am hours.
Languages:English.
Others: Please contact your provider to confirm your pickup time for sightseeing / excursion. Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.

Location
Starting point:
Hotel pickup

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide