Diamond Triangle of Buddhism Ratnagiri Udayagiri Lalitagiri

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Come along on a journey to discover the secrets of the diamond triangle in the historic Buddhist locations of Lalitgiri, Udayagiri, and Ratnagiri. Discover art, spirituality, and history at the magnificent ruins of monasteries, stupas, and elaborate sculptures that date from the first to the thirteenth centuries CE. The well-known Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang chronicled these locations, which were close to illustrious ancient universities like Nalanda and Taxila.

Activity location

Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation
- Post Office Ratnagiri, Ratnagiri, Odisha
- 751003, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation
- Post Office Ratnagiri, Ratnagiri, Odisha
- 751003, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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Diamond Triangle of Buddhism Ratnagiri Udayagiri Lalitagiri

9h
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Language options: English

Starting time: 8:00am

Price details

$175.50 x 1 Adult$175.50

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10% off

Until Fri, May 2

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Private transportation
Lunch
Entrance fee
Guide

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation

2h
Admission ticket included

Ratnagiri is the first jewel in our crown, often known as the "hill of jewels." Imagine a tranquil retreat on a mountaintop that was formerly a prestigious Buddhist educational institution, possibly even on par with the renowned Nalanda! You'll be taken back to a period when Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism were at their height as you explore the vast ruins of monasteries with beautifully carved entrances and come across hundreds of votive stupas. The Buddha and Bodhisattva statues, which were created between the fifth and thirteenth centuries, are incredibly beautiful.

Udayagiri

2h

Next on our itinerary is Udayagiri, well known as the "sunrise hill." Among the diamond triangle sites, it is the biggest. Picture huge monastic ruins surrounded by charming hills. The surrounding scenery is very breathtaking. Two large monasteries, enormous stupas, and incredibly fascinating rock-cut sculptures can all be found here. When combined with the bathing ruins, the serene seclusion of the place is like a window into the past, one that is fixed in time and full of unsolved secrets.

Lalitagiri

2h

The oldest and most sacred of the three, Lalitgiri, is where we end up. The remains of what are believed to be Buddha bone fragments were found inside ancient stupas, making this a highly significant place.Stories of an ongoing Buddhist presence from the post-Mauryan era to the 13th century CE are hinted at by the ruins of enormous stupas and monasteries that may be seen here.

Bhubaneswar

3h

Travel from Bhubaneswar and back.

Location

Activity location

Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation
- Post Office Ratnagiri, Ratnagiri, Odisha
- 751003, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ratnagiri Buddhist Excavation
- Post Office Ratnagiri, Ratnagiri, Odisha
- 751003, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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