India's Best Kept Secret Odisha
Per Person on Twin Sharing basis
A favourite destination for adventurous travelers, Odisha (Orissa) rewards those who make the effort to stray off the beaten track with an intricate patchwork of archaeological wonders, fascinating tribal culture, and natural beauty, along with an old-fashioned sprinkling of sun and sand.
Day 1: Arrival - Bhubaneswar
After reaching Bhubaneswar, our representative will be there to welcome you. Check in to your hotel and refresh and get ready to start your journey to the city of temple Bhubaneswar. Start from the famous temple ShriLingaraj temple, Parsurameswar temple, Mukteswar temple and Rajarani temple temple. Day ends at the hotel.
Day 2: Bhubaneswar - Raghurajpur - Pipli - Puri
After breakfast checkout the hotel and move to Raghurajpur - artisan village witness the local dance Gotipua (traditional dance form depicting Hindu mythology) performed by young boys dressed like girls. Next on the way visit Pipili - the appliqué work village get to know about the art. Get home some Pattachitra or colorful Chandua. Check in to the hotel refresh and then proceed to Puri for the holy visit of ShriJagganath Temple. Get the blessings of God, move around the temple and witness the grandeur architecture of Kalinga Dynasty. Have some delicious Prasad from the temple. In the evening visit the Puri beach relax and enjoy beautiful sunset, enjoy a quick bath or go for some adventure sports or a walk in the beach shore return back to hotel.
Day 3: Puri - Satpada - Puri
After breakfast move to a short trip to watch Irrawaddy Dolphins at Satpada small village located in the shores of Chilika lake(UNESCO World natural site famous for its Wetlands, wintering ground and Irrawaddy dolphins). Get into your boat with safety jackets and start to move inside the lake watch carefully you could be lucky to get a sight of the Dolphins. After a tiring day return back to hotel in Puri.
Day 4: Puri - Konark - Bhubaneswar
Morning after breakfast, drive towards Ramchandi temple passing through Marine drive road a scenic coastal road of 30km. Next visit Konark Sun temple - one of the famous UNESCO world heritage site dated back in 13th century with its unique 24 Wheels which work as Sun dial and work as per sun rays. Get some photographs, move around the temple. In the evening return back to hotel in Bhubaneswar.
Day 5: Departure
After breakfast check out the hotel and start to airport for your return journey.
