
Temples Tour of Orissa
Duration : 5 Days
Destination Covered : Bhubaneswar, Puri, Chilika Lake, Bhubaneswar
Day 01: Bhubaneswar
Arrival transfer from Airport / Railway station to the hotel; if time permits half-day city tour covering Bhubaneswar temples (such as Rajarani, Mukteswar, Parsurameswar, Lingaraj & Brahmeswar). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02: Bhubaneswar - Puri
After breakfast sightseeing of the 2nd-century B.C. Jain sites (Khandagiri and Udaygiri caves), then drive to Puri. Enroute visiting Dhauli (Santi Stupa -the Peace Pagoda), Pipili (Applique village), Raghurajpur (Artisan village where astutely crafted handicrafts, pattachitra made of pure organic stuff are made in each family). Overnight at hotel.
Day 03: Puri
After breakfast visit of Jagannath temple, Gundicha temple then excursion to Konark (The Sun temple). Evening free at beach, may visit to evening beach market. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Puri – Chilika Lake - Puri
After breakfast excursion to Chilika Lake on Satpara -the largest Ramsar site of Asia. Cruise to sea-mouth viewing rare Irawaddy Dolphins. Back to Puri and over night at Hotel.
Day 05: Puri – Bhubaneswar - Departure
After breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar and departure transfer to Airport / Railway station.