Odisha
A 7-day cultural and nature-filled journey through Puri, Konark, Chilika Lake, Bhubaneswar, and Bhitarkanika
DAY 1 - Arrival Bhubaneswar – Puri Pickup from Bhubaneswar airport Proceed to the Puri. En-route visit Dhauli (the peace
pagoda), Lingaraj Temple, Chausath (64) Yogini temple. After reaching Puri check into the hotel in
the evening and enjoy at Puri beach. Overnight at Puri.
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DAY 2 - Puri – (Jagannath Temple) - Chilika Lake ( Satpada ) – Puri After morning breakfast, Darshan at Sri Jagannath Temple(Non Hindus are not allowed),
Gundicha Temple (Mausima Temple), Bedi Hanuman Temple, Depart for Satapada, Chilka. en-
route visit Alarnath Temple after reaching Chilika lake Take a boat (Direct payment ) meets the
Irrawaddy Dolphins in nature and the Hradaya –SagarSangam or the sea mouth (the point where
the lake meets the sea). Enjoy the day at Chilka Lake (India's biggest inland lake spread over 1,100
square kilometers). Evening return to Puri, In the evening enjoy and relax at golden
beach, free time shopping at Puri local market. Overnight at Puri.
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DAY 3 - Puri - Konark ( Sun Temple) – Bhubaneshwar After breakfast check out from the hotel then drive to Konark on marine drive, visit Chandrabhaga
beach &Ramchandi temple. Then visit The famous Sun Temple called black Pagoda, The 12th
century temple richly decorated with stone carving. In the evening enjoy light & sound show in
Konark ( by own cost ). Then drive to Bhubaneshwar, Check in hotel. Overnight at Bhubaneshwar.
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DAY 4 - Bhubaneshwar – Ratnagiri/ Lalitgiri/ Udayagiri- Bhitarkanika After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Lalitgiri/Udayagiri and Ratnagiri, the
ancient Buddhist monastery.Combined with Lalitgiri and Udayagiri, the three sites make the
Golden Triangle of Odisha. Also visit the Langudi Hill, renowned for housing 34 rock cut
Buddhist stupas. After sightseeing,drive to Bhitarkanika. Overnight at the Bhitarkanika.
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DAY 5 - Bhitarkanika - Bhubaneshwar After breakfast, sightseeing in Bhitarkanika. Enjoy the Mangrove forest & crocodiles by boat
cruise. Cruise to the Bird Sanctuary & trekking into the Hunting tower of the ancient King of
Kanika (Trek will be of 3/4 hrs) then visit the Crocodile museum & Interpretation center. Then
drive to Bhubanehswar, Check in hotel. Overnight at Bhubaneshwar.
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DAY 6 - Bhubaneswar Local After breakfast visit local Bhubaneshwar and visit Rajarani temple, Mukteshwar temple,
Parshurameshwaram Temple, Khandagiri, Udaygirijain caves, 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) then free time for shopping. Overnight at
Bhubaneshwar.
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DAY 7 - Bhubaneswar - Departure After breakfast check out from the hotel then visit Ekamrahaat (If time permits) transfer to the
airport/railway station to catch the flight/ train for onward Journey with a bag full of memories.
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