This Tour of Orissa is a meticulously crafted and offers the perfect opportunity with which you can traverse through the delightful city of Bhubaneswar followed by Dhenkanal, Bhitarkanika NP, Sun Temple at Konark, Puri Beach and Chilka Lake.
You can explore the Konark which is an ideal location to get lost in the mystical ruins. During the tour, you can visit the beach city of Puri which is blessed by divine temple of Jagannath. Chilika is another popular destination in the itinerary which is a unique natural blessing perfect for bird watching.
Day 01 Arrive Bhubaneshwar (By Flight)
Arrive at Bhubaneswar airport, meet assist with our representative and proceed to hotel.
In the evening enjoy temple tour of Bhubaneshwar which includes Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar and Rajarani temple.
Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.
Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. Many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple. Outside Rajarani Temple are sculpted figures of the guardians of the 8 cardinal and ordinal directions. Jain antiques, weaponry and indigenous pattachitra paintings fill the Odisha State Museum.
Day 02 Bhubaneshwar – Dhenkanal (By Road)
After breakfast visit Saptasajya for trekking. The name of Saptasajya is due to the combination of seven numbers of hills with rich vegetation and nos. of perennial streams forming habitat for a wide range of animals, birds. The altitude of hills varies from 300 Mt. to 586 Mt. from MSL. The forest biodiversity has been further enriched with numbers of Medicinal herbs. People visit the site for their amusement and appreciate the cool wind, green radiant forest spread, running stream, wild animals and birds. Spend a whole day trekking at Saptasajya.
Evening transfer to palace for night stay.
Day 03 Dhenkanal
After breakfast visit Sadeibareni Dhokra Craft village, Nuapatana Textile Village then visit nearby Tribal Villages to have firsthand experience of their lifestyle & heritage. Evening visit to Jorondha Temple: The age old temple of Sadhu & Sanyasi.
Overnight at Denkanal Palace.
Day 04 Dhenkanal – Bhitarkanika NP (By Road) (185 Kms. / 5H 20M appx.)
After breakfast proceed to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Ugaygiri to see the historical evidence of rich Buddhist heritage of ODISHA and then proceed to Bhitarakanika.
Stay at the camp site near the river.
Day 05 Bhitarkanika National Park
Enjoy the boat trip at nature’s paradise where you meet large numbers of birds and crocodiles in nature at the Mangrove forest. Back to the camp after visit to the crocodile research Center and sunset at the river creeks.
Bonfire and stay at the camp.
Day 06 Bhitarkanika NP – Konark – Puri (By Road) (289 Kms. / 7H 10M)
Early departure for Konark and visit the world heritage site repute Sun Temple from 13 th century where the language of the stone defeats the language of human.
Later, visit Jagannath Temple.
After sunset, wait for the spectacular sight of flood lit illuminated temple at the back drop of dark sky.
Beach stay at Puri. Overnight in Puri.
Day 07 Puri
Beach stay at Puri. Overnight in Puri.
Day 08 Puri – Chilka (By Road) (50 Kms. / 1H 10M appx.)
Depart for Mangalajodi at the wetlands of Chilika. Take the country boat ride to the wetlands where you meet large number of migratory birds (nov-feb) and a spectacular sunset.
Overnight in Chilka.
Day 09 Chilka – Bhubaneshwar (By Road) (125 Kms. / 3H 10M appx.)
After breakfast, visit Udaygiri and then drive to Bhubaneshwar.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.
Nestled between the foothills of two mountains ranges of the Eastern Ghats, Udaygiri is the biggest and most picturesque site of the triad.However, it is also the least excavated site amongst the triad and is often confused with the more prominent Udaygiri and Khandagiri Caves of Bhubaneswar.
The excavations were first started in 1985 and carried on intermittently till 1990. Still a large part of the site remains to be excavated. The monastery divided into two parts-the Madhavpura Mahavihar and the Simhaprastha Mahavihar. The Madhavpura Mahavihar has a massive Mahastupa (Main Stupa) along with Chaitygriha’s (prayer hall), Votive Stupa’s (stupas erected on fulfillment of a wish), Commemorative Stupa’ (erected in memory of a monk with his relics).
The Simhaprastha Mahavihar houses the ruins of the monasteries and the meditation chambers and beautifully carved statues. The lion statue with the hill at the backdrop is a photographer’s delight along with that of Avalokitesvara.
Day 10 Depart Bhubaneshwar (By Flight)
Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.
| City | Niight (s) | 5* Hotels |
| Bhubaneswar | 01 | Mayfair Lagoon |
| Dhenkanal | 02 | Dhenkanal Palace |
| Bhitarkanika NP | 02 | Bhitarkanika Nature Camp |
| Puri | 02 | Mayfair Heritage |
| Chilka | 01 | Chilka Resort |
| Bhubaneswar | 01 | Mayfair Lagoon |
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and the hotels.
– 09 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to the monuments as per the program.
– Visit to National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries as per the program.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.