Odisha
Experience Odisha’s sacred temples, tribal heritage, and coastal beauty with a cultural finale in Vizag on this enriching 8-day journey.
DAY 1 - Arrive Bhubaneswar Arrival at Bhubaneswar Apt. Check in to Hotel. After freshen up visit Jain Cave. This cave
nestles on the twin hills of Khandagiri and Udayagiri. This was constructed during the
Chedi dynasty (2nd century BC - 1st century AD). The magnificent art work is the attracting
feature of the Jain Cave. If time permits Visit Some thousand year old templs.Lingaraj
,Rajarani&Mukteswar Temple. You can also visit Tribal Museum, State Museum. Also
Canexplore the nearby markets, & Ekamra Haat. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
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DAY 2 - Bhubaneswar - Puri In the morning, after breakfast, get ready to visit Dhauli (The Place wheregretaKalingan
War was taken Place) Visit peace pagoda temple or Shanti stupa built by Japanese monk.
Also see the Ashokan first Rock Edict. Then drive to Konark Sun Temple. This temple was
established in the 13th century, and was given the image of a huge chariot of Lord Surya,
with 12 pairs of ornamented wheels and 7 horses to draw the chariot. Thereafter, visit
Jagannath temple.
This is a very popular temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath. If time permits, also visit the
sunny beach at Puri. This beach is considered as one of the finest in the world. Later, return
to the hotel for an overnight stay.
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DAY 3 - Puri - Gopalpur Post breakfast, drive to Gopalpur on Sea en-route Chilka Lake. Visit Chilka Lake, which is
divided into an outer channel with a narrow neck. This channel leads into the sea and on
the other hand, the main body of the lake has a muddy bottom plentiful in organic matter.
Watch the Siberian migratory birds.
Gopalpur on Sea is a retreat for sea-worshippers. This is the one of the magnificent beaches
of Orissa and is worth visiting. Later, Reach your hotel in Gopalpur on Sea. Check in,
freshen up and take a little rest. You may use the rest of the day exploring the nearby lanes,
communicating with local people, enjoying street food, etc. Return to your hotel and halt for
an overnight stay.
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DAY 4 - Gopalpur- Raygada Drive to Rayagada in the morning. On reaching Rayagada, check in your hotel, freshen up
and take a little rest. Thereafter, get ready for an excursion to some of the popular temples
like Laxminarayan temple, MaaMarkama Temple, MaaMajhighariani Temple, etc. Nature
lovers may also visit destinations like Chatikona and Minajhola.
Also explore the DesiaKondh villages where you may witness the tribal culture. Witness
their activities, participate in their customs and traditions, and enjoy the hospitality
extended by the villagers. Later, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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DAY 5 - Rayguda -Jeypore In the morning, visit the Chhatikona Dongariya Kondh market, explore the traditional
artifacts and purchase them as souvenirs. Later proceed to Jeypore. Jeypore is the perfect
destination for the nature lovers to explore. This commercial hub of Koraput district has
various attractions like waterfalls, thick forest and exotic wildlife.
Reach your hotel, check in, freshen up and take a little rest. If time permits, you may also
use the remaining hours in interaction with locals, enjoying gradual walks down the streets,
etc. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
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DAY 6 - Jeypore This day is dedicated for exploring the trial markets and life of Orissa. Post breakfast, drive
to Onukudelli. Here you may explore some of the interesting markets of Bonda, Gadaba and
Didayee. These markets are very popular for showcasing handmade commodities. You may
purchase the handicrafts as souvenirs.
Thereafter, in the evening, visit the Ollar Gadaba village, while driving back to the hotel.
Enjoy the warmth of hospitality extended by the inhabitants of this tribal village. Later,
proceed to the hotel, have dinner and halt for an overnight stay.
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DAY 7 - Jeypore – Vizag Early morning, get ready to visit Kunduli Market, en route to Vishakhapatnam. This is a big
weekly market, where you may find the beautiful Sana Parja and Mali Tribes. Mean time
also talk to the local people, enjoy street food. Reached at Vishakhapatnam, Check in hotel.
Overnight at Vizag.
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DAY 8 - Vizag Local & Departure After breakfast check out and visit local sightseeing of Vizag locla site seeing
places Rushikonda, Kailashgiri,R.K Beach, Fishing Harbor,Submarine Museum,Visakha
Museum and fishing at evening drive to drop at for onward journey.
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