09 Nights / 10 Days Duration
Puri - Konark - Bhubaneswar - Chilika Lake - Rambha - Gopalpur - Taptapani - Bhitarkanika - Tikarapara Places Covered
Holiday Tour Tour Type
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Itinerary
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Day 1: BHUBANESWAR-PURI
Arrival Puri with pick up assistance and transfer to hotel in Puri . Relax in the golden beach of Puri. During afternoon visit local sightseeing tour in Puri and during evening visit Jagannath temple to witness the unique flag changing ceremony of Lord Jagannath with the help of our official Panda. If wish take the dinner as Mahaprasad of Lord Jagannath .
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Day 2: PURI KONARK-PURI
During morning visit Jagannath temple to see arati with the help of our official Panda. After lunch during afternoon During afternoon visit Konark Temple, the world heritage site. After few hours in the temple relax in the virgin beach of Konark Chandrabhaga. Back to Puri enroute visit Ramchandi Temple & Beleswar Shiva temple in nature. Overnight stay at in a beachside hotel.
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Day 3: PURI-CHILIKA LAKE
During morning relax in the beach of Puri and afternoon drive to Satapada Chilika Lake enroute visit Bali Harchandi temple situated in beautiful nature and by the beach. Arrival Chilika Lake boat point to take the motor boat to see Dolphins and sea mouth Island (Lake + Sea) which is 2-3 hrs of boating . After few hours in the Island cross the lake to the other part of the lake to visit Bird Sanctuary and Kali Jai Island (2-3 hrs of boating). Enjoy lunch with the crabs and prawn of Chilika during boat ride. Further boat rides to Barkul. Arrival Barkul during late afternoon for overnight stay at Barkul Chilka Lake Pantha Niwas overlooking the lake.
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Day 4: CHILIKA LAKE TAPTAPANI HILL STATION
During morning after breakfast drive to Taptapani Hill station. If wish take the hotsulpher bath in the small swimming pool in the suite room itself. Enjoy the nature in Taptapani with Taptakund and dear park. Overnight stay at Taptapani Pantha Niwas surrounded with beautiful nature.
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Day 5: TAPTAPANI-GOPALPUR-ON-SEA-RAMBHA-CHILIKA LAKE
Lazy check out from Taptapani. Drive to Gopalpur-on-sea. Relax in the beach of Gopalpur and further drive to Rambha Chilika Lake where you will take the motor boat to see different Islands such as Honeymoon Island, Breakfast Island etc. Overnight stay at Rambha Chilika Lake Pantha Niwas.
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Day 6: RAMBHA CHILIKA LAKE – BHUBANESWAR
During morning after breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar to visit Khandagiri/Udaygiri Jain caves, Nandan Kanan zoo, Dhauli Budhist stupa, etc. After lunch visit Lingaraj temple Mukteswar/Sidheswar, Kedargouri temple, Parsurameswar temple, Rajarani Temple, Brahmeswar temples ( all are 6th -12th century temples). Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
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Day 7: BHUBANESWAR - BHITARKANIKA NATIONAL PARK
During morning after breakfast drive to Bhitarkanika National park (150KM and 3-4 HRS drive).Arrival Bhitarkanika boat point during noon and after lunch to take the boat to see wild animals, reptiles, and birds in the mangrove forest of Bhitarkanika core area such as crocodiles basking in the sun, Spotted dear, Birds like Kingfisher, Egret etc. Also, watch both migratory and residence birds. Boat back to the mainland and overnight stay at Bhitarkanika National Park tented swiss accommodation or Village Resort.
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Day 8: BHITARKANIKA - TIKARAPARA NATIONAL PARK OR DHENKANAL KAPILAS MOUNTAIN
After breakfast check out and further drive to Tikarapara National Park (150KM and 3-4 hrs drive) enroute visit Lalit Ligiri/Ratna Giri & Uday giri, the Budhist ruins. Drive to Tikarapara national park. Overnight stay at Tikarapara or Dhenkanal for overnight stay.
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Day 9: TIKARAPARA - BHUBNAESWAR
During morning after breakfast take the motor boat to see the wild animals and birds in Tikrapara National Park. After few hours of boating back to the main land and further drive to Bhubnaeswar for overnight stay.
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Day 10: BHUBANESWAR
During morning lazy check-out. Visit Nicco Park and Ekamrat Haat handicraft village. If wish does some shopping in Bhubaneswar . During evening drop you in the airport or Railway station for your next destination.