Gems of Orissa

India

In this tour you will visit the most important tourist destinations of Odisha – Bhubaneshwar (the land of beautiful temples and architecture), Puri (the land of Jaggarnath temple and sand art), Konark (land of ancient temple) and Chilka (famous for largest brackish water lake). This entire sector showcases the cultural, historical, natural and religious aspects of the state. You will see Hindu temples, Buddhist temples, Jain caves, beaches, sun temples, lake, zoological park, Artisan’s village, UNESCO sites, museums in the tour.  Enjoy sea food and fish at local sea food stalls on the Puri beach. 

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    DAY 1 : Arrive Bhubaneshwar

    Arrival at Bhubaneshwar airport or railway station, transfer to hotel. Visit of Khandagiri and Udayagiri famous for Jain caves, probably begun in the first century BC.

    Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 2 : Bhubaneshwar

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Visit of the city comprises of Nandankanan Zoological Park (Closed on Monday) beautiful temples Parsurameswar, Mukteswar, Lingaraj, Rajarani, and Brahmeswar. Visit to Odisha State Museum and Tribal Museum where you can get a very good idea about the culture and lifestyle of this area.

    Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 3 : Bhubaneshwar / Puri (65KM/01H30)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Route to Puri,  on the way stop at Dhauli Peace Pagoda, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage in India. It is the same place where Emperor Ashoka after the great Kalinga war renounced the war and embraced Buddhism. Pipili village is famous for its applique work. The usual appliqué patchwork items are garden umbrellas, wallets, wall hnging, lampshades, pouches & bags.

    Raghurajpur Artistic Village, famous for Pattachitra painters (Painting at palm leaf), an art form which dates back to 5 BC. They also make traditional masks, stone idols, paper mache, sculptures, wooden toys. Arrival & check in at Hotel.

    Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 4 : Puri / Konark / Puri (35KM/01H00)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Visit of Jagannathpuri temple. This temple is dedicated to lard Vishnu and one of the most important dham of India, so get the blessings of lord Vishnu for the wellbeing of you and your family. Visit Konark Sun temple, a UNESCO monument constructed in the 13th century. The entire temple was conceived as a chariot for the sun God, Surya. Three images of Surya still stand and are designed to catch the sun at dawn, at noon and at sunset. Walk at Chandrabhaga beach in Konark. Return to Puri.

    Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 5 : Puri / Chilaka / Puri(40+40KM/03H00)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Depart for the excursion to Chilka lake, the Asia's largest brackish water lagoon famous for Dolphins and migrating birds and boating through lagoon and virgin island called Rajhans. Enjoy boat ride at lake. Return to Puri. In the evening enjoy sunset at the beach and enjoy the delicious food at small stalls at beach.

    Overnight at hotel.

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    DAY 6 : Puri / Bhuvaneshwar (65KM/01H30)

    Breakfast at hotel.

    Departure transfer at Bhubaneshwar airport or railway station.