ODISHA GOLDEN TRIANGLE-II

Duration: 04Nights/05Days
Destination: Bhubaneswar-Konark-Chilika(Satapada)-Puri

Arrival Bhubaneswar

Meet and Greet on arrival at Bhubaneswar airport/railway station and transfer to Hotel. After noon visit to the ancient temples like Lingaraj-the biggest in Bhubaneswar (non-hindus are not allowed), 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. O/N- Bhubaneswar.

Bhubaneswar-Konark-Puri (110 kms/2.5 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Puri. En-route visit through Dhauli-the Buddhist center, Pipili-the appliqué work village & market, Sun temple at Konark (the UNESCO World heritage monument), Chandrabhaga beach, Ramchandi-temple. On arrival at Puri check-in to the Hotel. After fresh-up visit to the temple of Universal God Lord Jagannath (One of the four Dham). Evening leisure at golden beach Puri/visit to the beach market. O/N-Puri.

Puri-Chilika-Puri (55 kms/ 1.5 hrs one way)

You may go for the morning Aarti. After breakfast drive to Satapada (One end of Chilika Lagoon). Cruise in the largest brakish water lagoon of Asia and explore Sea mouth, Rajhans Island, rare Irrawady dolphins, local birds etc. Back to Puri. Rest of the day leisure at golden beach/free for independent activities. O/N-Puri.

Puri-Bhubaneswar (60 kms/1.5 hrs)

Witness the sun rise at golden beach, Puri. After breakfast proceed to Bhubaneswar (60 kms/1.5 hrs), en-route visit through Raghurajpur-the artisan village, Sakhigopal temple. On arrival at Bhubaneswar, visit Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain Caves, Tribal museum. Evening free for independent activities. O/N-Bhubaneswar.

Bhubaneswar Departure

After breakfast visit to Nandankanan Zoological Park-popular for white tiger. If time permits you may visit some emporium. In time transfer to Airport/Railway station for onwards journey. Tour End.