Itinerary
DAY 01: ARRIVAL BHUBANESWAR – TRANSFER TO PURI & TEMPLE VISIT
Arrive at Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station where our representative warmly welcomes you.
Proceed to Puri, the sacred land of Lord Jagannath.
Check-in at the hotel and relax.
Later, visit the Jagannath Temple accompanied by our temple priest for guided darshan and to understand the temple’s rituals & history.
Spend the evening at the Golden Beach of Puri, enjoy leisure strolls and explore the local market for souvenirs.
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight Stay at Puri.
DAY 02: EXCURSION TO CHILIKA LAKE (SATAPADA)
After breakfast, drive to Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest brackish water lake spread over 1,100 sq km.
Explore Satapada, where the lake meets the Bay of Bengal.
Enjoy a 3-hour boat ride to witness:
• Irrawaddy Dolphins in their natural habitat
• The Sea Mouth Point (confluence of sea & lake)
• Virgin Island and Bird Island
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and peaceful sunset at the lakeside.
Return to Puri, enjoy beach time and shopping.
Dinner and overnight stay at Puri.
DAY 03: PURI – KONARK SUN TEMPLE EXCURSION
After breakfast enjoy Beach Activities and leisure time. Return to hotel, freshen up and later drive to Konark.
En-route visit:
• Ramachandi Temple
• Chandrabhaga Beach, known for its golden sands and serene shoreline.
• Visit the magnificent Konark Sun Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva. It is counted among the 7 Wonders of India and popularly known as the Black Pagoda.
Enjoy the Light & Sound Show explaining the history & architecture of the temple (Closed on Mondays).
Return to Puri for dinner and overnight stay at Puri.
DAY 04: PURI – BHUBANESWAR WITH EN-ROUTE SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, check out and proceed to Bhubaneswar.
En-route visits:
• Sakhigopal Temple
• Pipili Applique Village, famous for colorful handicrafts and textiles
• Dhauli Peace Pagoda, where Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War
Check in to hotel in Bhubaneswar. After refreshment proceed to:
• Khandagiri & Udayagiri Caves: ancient Jain rock-cut caves built during King Kharavela’s reign
• Lingaraj Temple: 11th-century temple dedicated to Lord Harihara
• Mukteshwar Temple: known as the Gem of Odisha Architecture
• Kedar Gouri Temple
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
DAY 05: BHUBANESWAR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, visit Nandankanan Zoological Park – famous for white tigers and lion safari.
Then visit the Art & Craft Museum showcasing Odisha’s cultural heritage.
Time for shopping at Bhubaneswar’s local markets.
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
DAY 06: DEPARTURE FROM BHUBANESWAR
After breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station for your onward journey carrying pleasant memories of Odisha.