Land Of Lord Jaganath

Itinerary :

Day 01: Arrival Bhubaneswar: Arrive at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway station and transfer to the hotel. Visit to ancient temples like Lingaraj-the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar, Mukteswar, Rajarani & 64 Yogini temple. Evening free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Day 02: Bhubaneswar-Konark-Puri (120 kms/2 hrs 30 min): After breakfast proceed to Puri. En-route visit through Dhauli Buddhist shanti stupa, Pipili appliqué market, Sun temple & interpretation center at Konark (the UNESCO World Heritage monument). Drive past Chandrabhaga Beach. Check in to the Hotel Visit to the temple of Universal God, Lord Jagannath (One of the four Dham of Hindu religion). Visit other temples of God & goddesses, the Anandabazzar, the vast Kitchen & Koili Baikuntha. Evening leisure at Golden Beach & market. Overnight stay at Puri. (B, D)

Day 03: Excursion trip to Chilika (55 kms/ 1 hr 25 min): After breakfast excursion trip to Satapada Enjoy the motor boat ride in the largest brakish water lagoon of Asia and explore Sea mouth, Rajhans Island’s rare Irrawaddy dolphins, local birds, etc. On the way back to Puri visit Raghurajpur artist village. Later visit Niladri Beach & Blue Flag Beach. Overnight stay at Puri. (B, D)

Day 04: Puri-Chilika-Gopalpur (225 kms/4 hrs 30 min): After breakfast proceed to Gopalpur, en-route visit Mangalajodi-the bird’s Paradise of Asia.  Experience the country boat ride and explore bird sightings. Or visit Kalijai temple and Kalijai Island from Barkul end of Chilika lake. On arrival check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Gopalpur. (B, D)

Day 05: Excursion trip to Chandragiri (195 kms/ 4 hrs): After breakfast excursion trip to Chandragiri. The Jirang monastery here is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in Southeast Asia. En-route visit through Taptapani hot sulphur water stream. On the way back to Gopalpur visit Padmanavpur cotton weaving village. Evening free for independent activities. OR Full-day leisure at the virgin beach resort of Gopalpur-on-sea. Overnight stay at Gopalpur. (B, D)

Day 06: Gopalpur-Bhubaneswar (170 kms/3 hrs 10 min): After breakfast proceed to Bhubaneswar. On arrival, visit Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain Caves and Jain temple, Tribal Museum & Kala Bhoomi-a craft museum (both close on Monday & govt. holidays). Later you may go to the local market for shopping. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.(B)

Day 07: Departure from Bhubaneswar: After breakfast visit to Nandankanan Zoological Park-popular for white tigers (close on Monday). In-time transfer to Airport/railway station for return journey.(B)