Puri, India
Bhubaneswar, India
Day 1 :Arrival Bhubaneswar Places to see
Lingaraj, Mukteswar, Rajarani & 64 Yogini temple. Evening free for independent activities. O/N- Bhubaneswar. Note: 1.Lingaraj temple remain open from 05.00 to 21.00hrs and closed for 01hr between 11.00 to 13.00hrs. Devotee can go in to the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) between 06.00 to 08.00hrs & 13.00 to 16.00hrs. 2. Non-Hindu are not allowed to Lingaraj temple. They can see from the specific platform.
Day 2 :Bhubaneswar-Puri (70 kms/1.5 hrs) Places to see
Dhauli Buddhist shanti stupa, Pipili appliqué market, Sakhigopal temple, Raghurajpur/Nayakpatna artisan village, Jagannath temple, golden beach or beach market. O/N- Puri. Note: 1. Jagannath temple remain open from 05.00 to 22.00hrs and closed for 01hr between 12.00 to 14.00hrs. 2. Non-Hindu are not allowed inside the Jagannath temple & Gundicha temple 3. Mobile phones, cameras, leather items, paan, gutkha, tobacco, food items, bags are not allowed inside the Jagannath & Gundicha temple premises. 4. Be careful to monkeys at Jagannath temple. Keep your wallet & bags carefully.
Day 3 :Excursion trip to Chilika (55 kms/ 1.25 hrs one way) Places to see
Satapada (One end of Chilika Lagoon), Niladri beach & Blue flag beach. O/N-Puri.
Day 4 :Excursion trip to Konark (45 kms/40 minuits one way) Places to see
Gundicha temple from outside, Ramchandi temple, Chandrabhaga beach, Sun temple (the UNESCO World heritage monument) & interpretation center at Konark, light & sound show at Konark. O/N-Puri Note: 1. Konark Sun temple remain open from 08.00 to 18.00hrs. Light & sound show time: 18.30 to 19.15hrs (Winter) & 19.00 to 19.40hrs(summer). 2. Light & sound show operates subject to weather condition and minimum pax (25-pax). It remain close on every Monday.
Day 5 :Puri-Mangalajodi-Bhubaneswar (200km/4hrs) Places to see
Mangalajodi-the bird’s Paradise of Asia (another end of chilika lagoon), Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain Caves and Jain temple, Tribal Museum/ Kala Bhoomi-a craft museum (both close on Monday and Govt. holidays), Ekamra haat-the traditional market or local market for shopping. O/N-Bhubaneswar. Note: 1. Be aware of Monkeys at Khandagiri & Udaigiri. Keep your wallet & bag carefully. Udaigiri remain open from 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs.
Day 6 :Bhubaneswar departure Places to see
Nandankanan Zoological Park-popular for white tigers (close on Monday). In time transfer to railway station/airport for onwards journey. Tour End. Note: 1. Nandankanan Zoological Park remain open from 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs. Being a sanctuary Zoo it takes minimum 03-04hrs to cover
Explore the scenic beauty of Odhisha.
Enjoy Temple Tour of Bhubaneshwar which includes Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar and Rajarani temple.
Visit Pipili – a small town famous for designing beautiful Applique handicrafts.
Visit Jagannath Temple – Sacred Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath.
Experience Boat Cruise ride to visit Bird’s Island & Temple’s Island at Chilka Lake.
Visit Konark Sun Temple – An architectural wonder and World famous UNESCO World heritage site.