Classic Orissa - 7 Days

Day 1 : Arrival Bhubaneswar

JMeet and greet on arrival at Bhubaneswar airport/railway station and transfer to hotel. After fresh-up visit to the ancient temples like Lingaraj-the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar, Mukteswar, Rajarani. & 64 Yogini temple (Yogini sculpture having 64 different hair style & one of the four Yogini temple in India). Evening free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Day 2 : Bhubaneswar-Bhitarkanika National Park (170 kms/3.5 hrs)

After early breakfast drive to Bhitarkanika National Park. On arrival board on boat and cruise in different creeks of Bhitarkanika National Park to spot crocodiles, different birds, Mangrove Forest etc. Visit to Matha Adia for birds sighting, Sikarakathi-the hunting tower of ancient king, Shiv temple. Later visit crocodile breeding centre & museum at Dangamal.You can see Deer, Water lizard in and around your cottage. Overnight stay at Bhitarkanika National Park.

Day 3 : Bhitarkanika National Park -Bhubaneswar (260 km/5hrs)

Morning nature walk in nature trail. Post breakfast drive back to Bhubaneswar. En-route visit through Lalitgiri-Ratnagiri-Udayagiri Buddhist circuit, popularly known as Diamond triangle of Odisha. Explore the Stupas, Chaityas, Viharas etc. Lalitgiri is the oldest Buddhist complex of the state and one of the earliest Buddhist establishments of world. visit the museum at Ratnagiri & Lalitgiri (close on Friday). Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.?

Day 4 : Bhubaneswar-Mangalajodi-Puri (200km/4hrs)

Post breakfast visit to Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain Caves and Jain temple, Tribal Museum/ Kala Bhoomi-a craft museum (both close on Monday and Govt. holidays). Later proceed to Puri, en-route visit through Mangalajodi-another end of Chilika lake and popularly known as bird’s Paradise of Asia. Experience the country boat ride and explore birds sighting (local & migratory) in a very close by. (Winter is the best time to visit Mangalajodi). On arrival at Puri, check-in to the hotel. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight Stay at Puri.

Day 5 : Puri Sightseeing & Excursion trip to Konark (45 kms/40 min one way)

After breakfast visit to the temple of the universal God, Lord Jagannath (One among four Dham of Hindu religion). After darshan visit other temples of God & goddesses, the Anandabazar, the vast Kitchen & Koili Baikuntha. The word ‘Koili’ means burial ground for the trinity & ‘Baikuntha’ means the heaven. Later excursion trip to Konark. Enjoy your drive through beautiful marine drive road from Puri to Konark along with visit through Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach. On arrival visit the Sun temple (the UNESCO World heritage monument) & interpretation centre.Evening you may witness the sound & light show at Konark. Overnight Stay at Puri.

Day 6 : Excursion trip to Chilika (55 kms/ 1.25 hrs one way)

Post breakfast excursion trip to Satapada (One end of Chilika Lagoon). On arrival enjoy the motor boat ride in the largest brackish water lagoon of Asia and explore the virgin beach, Rajhans Island (drive pass), rare Irrawaddy dolphins, local birds etc. On way back to Puri, visit through Raghurajpur/Nayakpatna artisan village. On arrival at Puri visit the Niladri beach & Blue flag beach. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight Stay at Puri.

Day 7 : Puri - Bhubaneswar (70 kms/1.5 hrs)

After breakfast proceed to Bhubaneswar. En-route visit through Pipili applique market, Dhauli Buddhist shanti stupa, Pipili appliqué market. On arrival transfer to the Airport / Railway Station for you departure to home.