Odisha Golden Triangle – Bhubaneswar, Puri & Konark

3 Nights / 4 Days · 2N Puri, 1N Bhubaneswar — from ₹10,500 per person (all taxes & GST included)

Hotel: Deluxe Hotels – Hotel Naren Palace, Puri and Hotel Sapphire Plaza, Bhubaneswar (or Similar)

Overview

Odisha's famous Golden Triangle brings together the temple city of Bhubaneswar, the holy seaside town of Puri and the sculpted Sun Temple of Konark. This tour lets you experience all three at an unhurried pace, from darshan at the Jagannath Temple to sunset walks along the Bay of Bengal., Along the way you will cruise the birding paradise of Chilika Lake, pause at the peace pagoda of Dhauli and the appliqué craft village of Pipili, and explore Bhubaneswar's ancient temples, caves and museums. Deluxe hotels, daily breakfast and a private AC sedan keep the journey comfortable throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Bhubaneswar – Puri

On arrival at Bhubaneswar Railway Station, our driver will meet you and drive you to Puri. After freshening up, set out to explore Puri, the coastal temple town on Odisha's eastern shore, popularly known as Jagannath Puri. Visit the sacred Jagannath Temple for darshan.

After lunch (own cost), continue with a temple tour covering Gundicha Temple, Astasambhu Temple, Markandeswar, Yajneswara and Pataleswara Temples, the Temple of the Seven Mother Goddesses and Mausima Temple. You can also visit Gour Vihar Ashram, Lokanath Temple, Nrusinghanath Temple, Sonar Gourang, Bedi Hanuman and Narendra Pokhari. Spend the evening browsing the beach market.

Overnight: Puri

Day 2: Puri – Chilika Lake – Puri

After breakfast, set out for the day. Drive to Alarnath Temple and on to Chilika Lake at Satapada, the largest brackish-water lagoon in Asia and a paradise for bird lovers and ornithologists, especially in winter when migratory birds arrive in large numbers. Look out for white-bellied sea eagles, greylag geese, purple moorhens, flamingos, jacanas and herons. A boat ride on the lake can be enjoyed (boating at own cost).

Drive back to Puri in the evening and visit the Golden Beach market after freshening up.

Overnight: Puri

Day 3: Puri – Konark – Pipili – Dhauli – Bhubaneswar

After breakfast, check out and drive to Konark. Visit the Konark Sun Temple, a 13th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site designed in the form of a giant chariot dedicated to the Sun God, and admire its remarkable architecture. Continue to Chandrabhaga Beach, considered one of the finest beaches on India's eastern coast. Lunch on the way (own cost).

Continue towards Bhubaneswar, visiting Dhauli with its Buddhist peace pagoda and Pipili, the appliqué craft village, en route. In Bhubaneswar, enjoy a temple tour of Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, Mukteswar Temple and Ananta Basudev Temple before checking in.

Overnight: Bhubaneswar

Day 4: Bhubaneswar Sightseeing – Departure

After breakfast, check out and explore Bhubaneswar: Nandankanan Zoo, the Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves and the Tribal Museum (closed on Mondays), followed by time in the local market. Lunch on the way (own cost).

Drop at Bhubaneswar Railway Station for your onward journey.

Inclusions

• Accommodation in a double room for two guests on breakfast basis
• Daily breakfast
• Arrival and departure transfers (airport / railway station)
• Sightseeing and transfers by private AC sedan
• Parking, toll charges, driver allowance and fuel cost

Exclusions

• Air / train fare
• Lunch and dinner
• Monument and park entry tickets
• Boating and other activities
• Camera fees
• Early check-in and late check-out
• Tips, laundry, phone calls and personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• GST (five percent)
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

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