Odisha Temples, Beaches & Mangroves Grand Tour

6 Nights / 7 Days · 2N Puri, 1N Bhubaneswar, 2N Bhitarkanika, 1N Bhubaneswar — from ₹24,500 per person (all taxes & GST included)

Hotel: Hotel Naren Palace, Puri, Hotel Sapphire Plaza, Bhubaneswar and Dangamal Nature Camp, Bhitarkanika or Similar

Overview

This week-long journey brings together the very best of coastal Odisha, from the sacred Jagannath Temple and golden beaches of Puri to the sculpted Sun Temple of Konark and the vast, bird-filled lagoon of Chilika. Craft villages, peace pagodas and Bhubaneswar's ancient temples add depth to every day., The tour then heads into the mangrove wilderness of Bhitarkanika for two nights at the Dangamal Nature Camp, with creek cruises where crocodiles may be spotted, a bird sanctuary and the old hunting tower. Deluxe hotels, daily breakfast and a private AC sedan make it a complete and comfortable Odisha holiday.

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 – Buddhist Sites – Bhitarkanika

After breakfast, check out and drive towards Bhitarkanika, visiting the Buddhist monasteries and stupas of Ratnagiri, Udayagiri and Lalitgiri on the way.

After checking in and lunch at the camp, enjoy a cruise on a Forest Department approved country boat with panoramic views of the Ramsar wetland (boating at own cost).

Overnight: Dangamal Nature Camp, Bhitarkanika

Day 5: Bhitarkanika – Bird Sanctuary & Creeks

After breakfast, visit the bird sanctuary and walk to the old hunting tower once favoured by the former kings. You can also cruise through different creeks on a Forest Department approved boat, with a chance to spot crocodiles (boating at own cost). Visit the museum and project area.

Return to the camp and relax for the rest of the day.

Overnight: Dangamal Nature Camp, Bhitarkanika

Day 6: Bhitarkanika – Bhubaneswar

After breakfast, check out and drive back to Bhubaneswar. Check in and relax, with the option of visiting the local market in the evening.

Overnight: Bhubaneswar

Day 7: Bhubaneswar Sightseeing – Departure

After breakfast, check out and explore Nandankanan Zoo, the Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves and the Tribal Museum (closed on Mondays). Lunch on the way (own cost).

Drop at Bhubaneswar Railway Station or Airport 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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