Odisha 6N/7D
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Day 1/ Bhubaneswar (Arrival):
Arrive at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway station and transfer to the hotel. Visit to ancient temples like Lingarajthe biggest temple in Bhubaneswar, Mukteswar, Rajarani & 64 Yogini temple. Evening free for independent activities. Overnight in Bhubaneswar.
Day 2/ 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 in Puri. (B, D)
Day 3/ 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 in Puri. (B, D)
Day 4/ 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 in Gopalpur. (B, D)
Day 5/ Gopalpur - Chandragiri - Gopalpur (195 kms/ 5 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 in Gopalpur. (B, D)
Day 6/ Gopalpur - Bhubaneswar (200 kms/ 3 hrs 30 min):
Afterbreakfast, proceed to Bhubaneswar. On arrival, visit Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain Caves & Jain temple, Tribal Museum &Kala Bhoomi-a craft museum (both close on Monday & govt. holidays). Contd. Later, you may go to the local market for shopping. Overnight in Bhubaneswar. (B)
Day 7/ Bhubaneswar (Departure):
After breakfast, visit to Nandankanan Zoological Park-popular for white tigers (close on Monday). In-time transfer to Airport/railway station for onward journey.(B)
What's Included
- Accommodation in well-appointed hotels on double / twin sharing basis
- 06 Nights stay as per itinerary
- Bhubaneswar – 2 Nights
- Puri – 2 Nights
- Gopalpur – 2 Nights
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- Dinner at Puri & Gopalpur hotels as mentioned in the itinerary
- All transfers, sightseeing & excursions by private air-conditioned vehicle (as per group size)
- Airport / Railway station pick-up & drop
What's Not Included
- Airfare / Train fare
- Any personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, tips, camera fees, etc.
- Monument entry fees, temple donations & museum tickets unless mentioned
- Special Darshan / Pooja charges at Jagannath Temple
- Lunch & any meals not mentioned in the inclusions
- Guide charges (optional, if required)
- Adventure activities, water sports & optional tours
- Extra sightseeing or deviation from the planned itinerary
- GST / Government taxes (if applicable)
- Expenses caused by factors beyond control such as natural calamities, roadblocks, strikes, etc.
- Early check-in & late check-out (subject to hotel policy)
