Ekamra Walks’ offers curated city trails, initiated by Bhubaneswar Development Authority. The idea of the Ekamra Walk is to brand Bhubaneswar as one of the most preferred Urban Tourism Destinations. The walk is a non-profit initiative by the unified effort of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation & Bhubaneswar Development Authority.
Old Town Bhubaneswar, also known as Ekamra Kshetra is the center of Kalingan temple architecture. In 2014, Ekamra Kshetra earned a place in UNESCO’S tentative list of World Heritage sites. Ekamra Walks, hence borrows its name from “Ekamra Kshetra” and is a chargeable guided tour for people interested in the history and culture of the city home to temples as old as 6th century. With the temples as its identity the city has a lot to offer such as varied cuisines, museums & natural resources. With an objective to explore the city from the lenses of heritage, science, history and food, the second edition of the Ekamra Walks shall offer a pleasant touring experience in the city in the coming days.
Book Your Trails : www.ekamra-walks.com
- Pick Up & Drop Off Service from Ekamra Hatt/St Joseph Parking
- Welcome kit for each of the Guests
- Refreshments with coconut water and drinking water
- A braille guide book on the bus for each trails
- An easy to moderate walk across all the trails
- Dive into the little unknown facts and stories
- A guided tour with authenticate information
- Interaction with experts from the concerned field
- A trail with minimum usage of plastic and minimal creation of waste
- Multilingual guides
- Wheelchair for differently abled guests
- Trained guide on first aid and basic rescue skills.
NATURE TRAILS :
1. Yoga By The Lake [6:00 am – 10:00 am]
Experience Bliss on the Banks of the Deras Dam
The Yoga By The Lake @ Deras is a 2 Hour program that acts as an introduction to Yoga & briefly explains its various benefits. This, on the shores of the dam, with water gently lapping the shores & the winds rustling through the trees of the Chandaka Forest as the backdrop. A must visit experience in Bhubaneswar.
2. Birds & Butterflies [6:30 am – 9:00 am]
Bird Watching in Nandankanan
Bhubaneswar as an urban destination has enough nature for someone to soak and dissolve. The birds in Bhubaneswar shall enthrall you with their melodies during the curated bird-watching trail.
3. Jungle Safari [2:00 pm – 5:00 pm]
The joy of a Jungle Safari @ Bharatpur
The Jungle Safari @ Bharatpur is an One Hour Safari. The trip starts from the Bharatpur Main Entry Gate. This Safari would cover more than 15 kms inside the forests in open vans and jeeps and shall be an excellent opportunity to see the forest and its various inhabitants up close and personal.
4. Walk in the Wilderness [6:00 am – 10:00 am]
Nature Walk on the banks of the Deras Dam
The Walk in the Wilderness is a 2 Hour Nature Walk in Deras, that starts from the entry to the Deras Dam, goes across the embankment, up a hill and stops at the highest point where we stop for breakfast & a photo op. This is an easy paced early morning walk and does not require any special equipment or fitness levels. Best experienced with your family and friends
5. Secrets of Nature [6:30 am – 9:00 am]
Exploring of Medicinal Plants of the City
Bhubaneswar as an urban destination has enough nature for someone to soak and dissolve. The birds in Bhubaneswar shall enthrall you with their melodies during the curated bird-watching trail
FOOD TRAILS
Authentic Odia Lunch Experience
The Odisha spices with traditional cooking style made with love on a platter is what we offer in this curated trail, Odisha On a Plate, as an introduction to Odisha’s varied offerings on home style food.
7. Traditional Food & Folklores [9:30 am – 1:00 pm]
Temple Food Trail of Bhubaneswar
From Morning Tea to a walk in the Old Town exploring temple food and desserts, the walk is a curated story telling of food and folklores.
8. Tiffin Tales of Bhubaneswar [3:00 pm – 6:00 pm ]
Authentic street food experience
For all food cravings Bhubaneswar has a solution with the exotic range of street food. Tiffin Tales shall give you a tour of food on the road curated with citizen’s feedback.
MUSEUM TRAILS
9. Reimagining Universe [2:30 pm – 6:00 pm]
Understanding Science & Evolution
With rich tribal culture to the native crafts, handloom & handicrafts, and the museums we take you to, have a lot of stories stored for you.
10. Journey to Native Cultures [9:30 am – 1:00 pm]
Appreciating tribal communities
With rich tribal culture to the native crafts, handloom & handicrafts, and the museums we take you to, have a lot of stories stored for you
11. Culture Craft & Conversations [2:30 pm – 6:00 pm]
(Dive into artisanal heritage of Odisha)
From State Museums to Live Artisans, this museum trail will fill your time with craft and culture conversations
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