Bhubaneswar
It is the largest city in Odisha and is a centre of economic and religious importance in Eastern India. With many 8th-12th century CE Hindu temples, which span the entire spectrum of Kalinga architecture, Bhubaneswar is often referred to as a "Temple City of India".
PURI:
It is also known as Jagannath Puri after the 12th-century Jagannath Temple located in the city. It is one of the original Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The economy of Puri town is dependent on the religious importance of the Jagannath Temple to the extent of nearly 80 percent
ENTRY AND AEXIST POINT OF TOUR
Day 01: Arrival at Bhubaneswar
On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport/railway station met by our representative & transfer to the hotel. Later if time permits, half day sightseeing of famous city temples, i.e. Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar (known as the ‘gem of Orissan architecture’) & Rajarani temple. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Day 02: Excursion to Diamond Triangle
After breakfast drive to the diamond triangle of Orissa – Ratnagiri (has a rich concentration of Buddhist antiquities), Lalitgiri (oldest Buddhist center of Orissa) & Udaigiri (largest Buddhist complexes in Orissa). Return to Bhubaneswar. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Day 03: Bhubaneswar - Puri ( 69 km 1hrs 25 min )
Morning after breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit Dhauli (the peace pagoda), Pipli (the appliqué work village) & Raghurajpur (artisan village- famous for pattachitra, palm leaf engravings, stone/wooden carvings, tusser paintings etc.). On arrival at Puri check in to the hotel. Later visit to Jagannath temple (non Hindus are not allowed) / Relax on the golden beach of Puri. Overnight at Puri.
Day 04: Puri – Konark – Puri
Morning after breakfast drive to Konark to visit the Sun temple (one of the world famous heritage site). Enroute visit to Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach. Return back to Puri. Evening visit to beach market. Overnight at Puri.
Day 05: Puri – Chilika – Puri
Morning drive to Chilika Lake at Satapada (largest brackish water lake of Asia). Take the boat cruise to visit the Irrawaddy Dolphins & Rajhans Island. Return to Puri. Rest time relax on the golden beach. Overnight at Puri.
Day 06: Puri – Bhubaneswar ( 69 km 1hrs 25 min )
Morning drive back to Bhubaneswar enroute visit Hirapur 64 yogini temple. On arrival check in to the hotel. Then visit to tribal museum (closed on Monday), Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves. Evening visit to Ekamra Haat. Overnight at Bhubaneswar.
Day 07: Departure from Bhubaneswar
Morning check out from the hotel and transfer to airport for onward journey
IMPORTANCE NOTES :
Nandankanan Zoo (closed on Monday)
Tribal museum (closed on Monday)
No of person |
STD Pkg |
DLX Pkg |
Premium Pkg |
2 pax travelling together |
21144/- per person |
26032/- per person |
29945/- per person |
4 pax travelling together |
17110 /- per person |
20166/- per person |
24200/- per person |
6 pax travelling together |
14910/- per person |
18822/- per person |
22855/- per person |
Extra bed |
6375/- PER BED |
10875/- PER BED |
12375/- PER BED |
Without Extra bed |
2625/- PER BED |
2750/- PER BED |
3375/- PER BED |
PURI |
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PREMIUM |
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EMPIRE / SIMILAR |
COCOPAM / SIMILAR |
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BHUBNESHWAR |
HOTEL MANGO / SIMILAR |
SWOSTI GRAND / SIMILAR |
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BhubaneswarUdayagiri and khandagiri caves , Nandankanan Zoo Park , Dhauli , Lingaraja Temple , Tajarani Temple
PURI:Jagannath Temple , Puri Beach , Konark Beach , Chilika Lake , Chilika Wild Life Sanctuary .
PURIShopping Tips :
Sarees , Patachitra and Palm Leaf Painting , Shells and Oysters