Orissa is a treasure house of customs, traditions, art, architecture and scenic delights. Bhubaneswar, the capital city is well known for the temples and shrines. It has elegantly combined rich cultural heritage and modern architecture. You can combine traditions and modernity in the culture of this city. Puri is well known for its majestic temple of Lord Jagannath and is also popular for its stretch of white sand beaches on the banks of Bay of Bengal. Chilika Lake is the largest coastal lake in the country and is an important location for migratory and aquatic birds, especially flamingoes.
Itinerary (Bhubaneshwar - Puri)
Day 1: Arrive Bhubaneshwar
On arrival, transfer from railway station/airport to hotel. If time permits, enjoy a half day sightseeing of the temples (Raja Rani, Mukteswar, Parsurameswar, Lingaraj and Brahmeswar). Stay overnight in Bhubaneshwar.
Day 2: Bhubaneshwar - Chilika - Bhubaneshwar
Drive to Chilika at Barkul. Enroute visit to 2nd century B.C. Jain sites Khandagiri and Udaygiri caves, do boating for visiting Kalijaai temple and Nalabana - [(Bird sanctuary)during October to March to witness vast expanse of colorful migratory birds flocking in more than 10 lakhs, numbering to 200 species]. Overnight at Bhubaneshwar.
Day 3: Bhubaneshwar – Konark - Puri
Depart for Puri, en route visiting Dhauli (Shanti Stupa - the Peace Pagoda), Pipili (Appliqué village) and Konark (Sun Temple). Stay overnight in Puri.
Day 4: Puri
Early morning, visit Lord Jagannath's Temple, Gundicha Temple and drive to Chilika at Satpara to see Dolphins. Chilika is also the site for colorful migratory birds flocking in large numbers. Stay overnight at Puri.
Day 5: Puri - Bhubaneshwar Departure
Transfer to railway station/airport for departure.
Transportation using air conditioned Car (Indica) as per the, inclusive of fuel, parking Toll Driver allowance
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Daily breakfast
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All applicable hotel taxes
Cost excludes
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Lunch and dinner
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Room service
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Telephone calls, laundry
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Any portage at airports and hotels, tips, insurance, wine, mineral water, telephone charges, guide charges, boating charges, entrance fees and all items of personal nature
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Any service not specifically mentioned in the inclusions
