ODISHA
05 Days & 04 Nights
Sun Temple, Konârak - Outstanding Universal Value.
one of the outstanding examples of temple architecture and art as revealed in its conception, scale and proportion, and in the sublime narrative strength of its sculptural embellishment. It is an outstanding testimony to the 13th-century kingdom of Orissa and a monumental example of the personification of divinity.
Itinerary
Day 01: Bhubaneswar
Reach Bhubaneswar. Check-in at Hotel. After Lunch visit of Parsurameshwar Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, Rajarani Temple and Lingaraj Temple. Overnight Stay at Bhubaneswar.
Day 02: Bhubaneswar - Puri
Today we visit Khandagiri and Udaigiri Caves. Drive to Puri, on the way visit Chaushathi Yogini Temple and Dhauli Rock Edicts. The Caves of Udaigiri and Khandagiri dating back to 3rd Century BC are worth visit of the Sculptures of age old Artists depicting the Social life of the people of that age. Visit Pipli Artisan village. Evening free for shopping and beach visit. Overnight stay at Puri.
Day 03: Puri - Konark - Puri
Today we visit Jagannath Temple - one of the major pilgrimage centers of India Second half we proceed to Konark Sun Temple. It attracts around one lakh devotees every day from all around the world. We visit Chhaitana Stone Carving Village and Chandrabhaga beach way back to Puri. Overnight stay at Puri.
Day 04: Puri - Chilika Lake
Today morning we visit Asia's largest brackish water lake at Chilika. On arrival enjoy boating at the lake to spot the wild Asiatic Irrawaddy Dolphins at the mouth of the Bay of Bengal and Chilika Lake. Way back to Puri visit Alarnath Temple and Raghurjpur Patachitra Village. Overnight stay at Puri.
Day 05: Departure from Bhubaneswar
After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Airport / Railway station at Bhubaneswar.
OLIVE RIDLEY TOURS
06 Days - 05 Nights
Bhubaneswar, Konark, Puri, Chilika, Gopalpur for 05 Nights 06 Days which includes
Day 01: Arrival at Bhubaneswar
On arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport met by our representative. Then transfer to hotel. Later half day sightseeing of tribal museum, Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain caves(Oldest rock cut caves). Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Day 02: Bhubaneswar - Konark - Puri
Morning after breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit Dhauli(Budhist Stupa/Peace Pagoda), Pipli(The Applique work village) and Konark Sun Temple(Black Pagoda). Then proceed to Puri and check in to the hotel. Evening visit of Lord Jagannath Temple(Non Hindus are not allowed) / Relax on the golden beach of puri. Overnight at Puri.
Day 03: Puri - Chilika - Gopalpur
Morning drive to Chilika lake at Barkul(The largest Ramsar site of Asia and famous for its migratory birds coming from distance places). Take the boat cruise to visit the birds island. Then proceed to Goplapur and check in to the hotel. Overnight at Gopalpur.
Day 04: Gopalpur - Jaugad - Gopalpur + Olive Ridley
Morning after breakfast visit to Pati Sonpur beach. Return back to hotel. Later in the evening transfer by car to the Turtles sightseeing at the Rushikulya river with packed dinner. Come back to the hotel at night and retire for the day. Overnight at Gopalpur.
Day 05: Gopalpur - Bhubaneswar
Morning after breakfast drive back to Bhubaneswar and check in to the hotel. Later half day sightseeing of Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar(Mukteswar Temple, one of the most prominent temples of Bhubaneswar, has been constructed in the style that is quite similar to the one used in the Kalinga School of Temple Architecture and know as the Gem of Orissan architecture), Rajarani temple. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Day 06: Departure from Bhubaneswar
Morning check out from the hotel and transfer to Airport for onward journey.