Islamic Tour of Odisha

Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway station, transfer to Puri & enroute visit to Pipplli (Applique work village), then check into the hotel & relax. After fresh up leisure time enjoy at golden beach (Amazing sceneries of sunrise & sun set), back to hotel & overnight stay at Puri.

After breakfast proceed to Astaranag & enroute visit to Chandrabhaga beach (cultural and traditional identity of Orissa, which is famous for its long stretch of golden sand bordered with casuarinas), Pir Jahania (The Shrine of Pir Mukudan Jahania Jahagast a Muslim saint, is located near Astarang on the Beach. According to tradition in the 16th Century the Muslim saint with his disciples came to India from Baghadad and after staying in Bengal he came to Odisha. He visited many places & finally he settled down near Astarang. Both Hindus & Muslims offer worship at the shrine. It is also a Beautiful Picnic spot.), then drive back to Konark and visit Sun temple (The temple was built by King Narasimhadeo in the 13th century, it is counted among the 7 wonders of India, famous for world heritage site & also known as “Black Pagoda”) & Enjoy the Beautiful Light & Sound Show (Closed on Monday) and then back to Puri hotel & overnight stay at Puri.

After breakfast, checkout from hotel then drive to Bhubaneswar & enroute visit to Raghurajpur (Art & Crafts Village, famous for Hand Painting Works), Dhaulagiri (is one of the famous Buddhist destinations in India, where Mauryan Emperor Ashoka renounced the path of violence and embraced Buddhism, after witnessing the devastation of Kalinga war & also known as “Peace Pagoda”), then check in to the Hotel & relax. After fresh up visit to Nandankanan Zoo (This zoo is famous for variety wild life sanctuary & also famous for white Tiger & Lion Safari (Closed on Monday), Tribal Museum (Closed on Monday) and then back to hotel & overnight stay at Bhubaneswar

After breakfast proceed to Kaipadar and visit Baba Bukhari Pir Saheb (It is the most famous Pir shrine in Odisha. There the Prasad maker is a Hindu and must be a Hindu, he can’t be a Muslim. Both Hindus and Muslims go to this Pir. Kaipadar, not far from the city of Khordha, is a village of about 5000 inhabitants. The Pir’s shrine is in a rather elaborate structure surrounded by a large court-yard with adjoining rooms. Next to that compound is a Mosque. Bukhari Baba was a Sanyasi and came from Samarkand in the 17th Century. From Sterling’s history we know that in 1953 the fort of Kaipadar was established earlier surrounded by Jungle. Baba entered there in the afternoon. At noon he did Namaz. For purification he needed water, so Baba met a long bearded, knotted hair Sadhu and asked him for water. The Sadhu knew that Baba was a Siddha Purusha. To test he told him that he had no water and advised him to get it himself. Baba had an iron rod in his hand and struck the earth with it. Water gushed out. The water is seen in the well in the courtyard of the shrine. The two stayed in the same place in the discussion of spiritual texts and philosophy. The Sadhu then left for a tirth & Baba stayed there in this beautiful forest with fruits and flowers.), then drive back to Bhubaneswar & enroute visit to Khandagiri & Udayagiri caves (Old rock cut caves, built by Mahamegha bahana Aira Kharabela), free time for Shopping and then back to hotel & overnight stay at Bhubaneswar

After breakfast proceed to Bhadrak and visit Dargha Sharif of Hazrat Huzoor Mujahid-e-Millat Maulana (R.A.). (Hazrat Huzoor Mujahid Millat Maulana (R.A.) belonged to a Zameendaar family but lived like a general man. He used to ride bicycle not cars. He helped several poor people in his life. Also helped poor children to study. He went to Baghdad Shareef four times and also once stayed there for 40 days and went to hajj when Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (R.A.) ordered him.), then back to Bhubaneswar & en-route visit to Pahala (Famous & various Sweet Stall of Odisha), free time for shopping and then back to hotel & overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

After breakfast proceed to Cuttack and visit Qadam-E-Rasool (A large roof designed with beautiful images from Islamic art and ornate minarets mark the 18th century Muslim shrine in Cuttack, Qadam-E-Rasool (Footprint of the Messenger). Located in the busy Jail Road area in Cuttack, the dargah was built in Indo-Islamic architectural style by Shujauddin Mohammed Khan. As per the history the people believe, whenever Prophet pepped on rocks, he left imprints behind. These imprinted stones have been transported all the way along Mecca. The stones have been preserved in different mosques in India. It spreads over an area of 57 acres and has a high compound wall with towers at each of the four corners. The Kadam Rasul Mosque is visited by large flocks of visitors including people from different races and religions.), then visit to Bukhari Baba's Majjar (The ancient dargah of Sufi saint Sayeed Ali Saheed Bukhari, popularly known as Bukhari Baba's majjar, is situated near Barabati Fort in Cuttack is one of the well-known and widely worshipped dargahs in the silver city, draws a huge crowd especially on Thursdays. People from diverse religions come here to offer prayer to get their wishes fulfilled. The structure with a white dome is a beautiful piece of Mughal architecture built in 1468. It attracts devotees from across the state. Around two lakh devotees visit the sacred shrine annually. He used to listen to people's problem and solve them with his spiritual powers. Since then, people throng the place to offer prayers to the saint.), then visit Barbati Fort, Cuttack Maritime Museum then drive back to Bhubaneswar Hotel & overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

After breakfast check out from the Hotel, free time for Shopping at Ekamra Haat and then drop at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway Station for your onward journey with sweet memories of Odisha.