Dear Mr. Harish and all the agency team
We are back in our homes. I want to thank you for the work you did to organize our trip and that it has been very satisfactory. The yoga towel was great for our morning practices. All the services, hotels, dinners have been more than correct. We will keep in touch for future occasions

Hello. We are happy to tell you that we were very satisfied with our driver Naresh who took us around on the first week of our trip. Although his english is not so good he was an excellent and safe driver. He saw the traffical problems ahead and we were never afraid of driving with him. He showed us a lot of places and told us about many things. Naresh took very good care of us - being our first trip to your country.

Dear Sirs, namaste. The journey of my group is over and we have returned to our homes. I hope all of you are fine. I wish to thank State Express for the usual good assistance. A special thank to Mr Mamlesh Sahu for following my trip through his frequent telephone calls. I hope to have the chance to come again. Dhanyavad.

Orissa Buddhist Sites

Orissa is one of the states in India that abound in Buddhist sites and monuments. The ancient rock edicts to the intricately carved stupas and fabulous Buddhist monasteries and temples have made Orissa a must visit place for those interested in Buddhism. However, it was under the reign of Emperor Ashoka that Orissa became one of the major centers of Buddhism in the country.

Ratnagiri Monastery

Ratnagiri is another famous Buddhist centre. The “Diamond Triangle” which consists of Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitagiri, is considered to be one the richest area for the important Buddhist ruins of ancient times. A large-scale excavation has unearthed a big, two large monasteries, Buddhist shrines, sculptures and a large number of votive stupas. Ratnagiri offers a large monastery with beautiful doorways, sanctum with a colossal Buddha figure and a large number of Buddhist sculptures for the lovers of art and architecture.

Lalitgiri Monastery

It is located in the Mahanga block of Cuttack district. It is 90km away from Bhubaneswar. The other name of Lalitgiri is ‘Nalitgiri’. The museum is the main attraction in which people can see the bones of Gautama Buddha with other archaeological findings. There is a vast Stupa and containers made of Silver Khondalite, Stealite and gold are also present in Lalitgiri.

Udayagiri and Khandagiri

Udayagiri and Khandagiri are historic remnants of India’s rich past, situated on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. Udayagiri means Sunrise Hill, consists of 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves. Most of the caves have been carved out by Jain monks and artisans from the times of King Kharavela. Some of the caves are rock cuts and are believed to have been dwelling cells and meditation quarters for Jain monks of the time. These caves are not just a testimony to the architectural marvel of ancient India, but these also give messages of compassion, love and religious tolerance which is very relevant in today’s world.

Dauligiri Monastery

Dauligiri or Shanti Stupa stands beside Daya River. This represents and tells us about the braveness of Kalinga warriors, who sacrificed their lives to protect their motherland. Similarly it represents the power of non-violence, where a cruel king Chandashoka converted into Dharmashoka, a simple and peace loving person. The evidence of his transformation can be seen in the form of a rock edict marked by the image of an elephant sculpted from the overhanging rock.

Chandragiri Monastery

Chandragiri is famous for the Buddhist monastery and the Tibetan settlement; it is also called as ‘Mini-Tibet’. The rare scenic beauty and the picturesque landscape surrounded by luxuriant tropical forest, gurgling rivers, and mountain slopes and roaring hilltops makes it a perfect place for travelers.

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