Glimpses of Odisha Plus – 1
Glimpses of Odisha Plus – 1,
BHITARKANIKA - PURI - BHUBANESWAR .
7 Days / 6 Nights
PURI:
Char Dham v t e Jagannath Puri Rameswaram Dwarka Badrinath The Jagannath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Jagannath, a form of Vishnu in Hinduism. It is located in Puri in the state of Odisha, situated on the eastern coast of India.
BHUBANESWAR:
Lingaraja Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the oldest temples in Bhubaneswar, the capital of the Indian state of Odisha, India. The temple is the most prominent landmark of Bhubaneswar city and one of the major tourist attractions of the state.
KONARK:
The Sun Temple was built in the 13th century and designed as a gigantic chariot of the Sun God, Surya, with twelve pairs of ornamented wheels pulled by seven horses. Some of the wheels are 3 metres wide. Only six of the seven horse still stand today.[9] The temple fell into disuse after an envoy of Jahangir desecrated the temple in the early 17th century.[10]
Trip Attractions
- Bhitarkanika National Park
- Mangrove Forest & Crocodile Sanctuary (Bhitarkanika)
- Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar
- Udayagiri & Khandagiri Caves, Bhubaneswar
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Puri Beach
- Konark Sun Temple
Itinerary
Day 1 - ARRIVE BHUBANESWAR-BHITARKANIKA
On arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway station, transfer to Bhitarkanika, en-route visit to Kendrapara Baladevjew Temple, then check into the Hotel, Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhitarkanika
Day 2 -BHITARKANIKA-PURI
Today morning after breakfast proceed to visit to Bhitarkanika, en-route visit to Khola (Entry point of Bhitarkanika National Park) then board on boat and visit different creeks to see spot crocodiles, bird sanctuary, trekking to hunting tower of ancient king, crocodiles breeding centre, spotted deer, Lotus pond, many kinds of Jungle animals and museum, then drive to puri, then check into the Hotel & Overnight stay at the hotel in Puri.
Day 3 - PURI-KONARK
Today morning after breakfast proceed to visit the 12th century world famous Jagannath Temple (one of the four dhams, Only Hindus are allowed inside the premises of Jagannath temple), then drive to Konark en-route visit to Chandrabhaga beach(cultural and traditional identity of Orissa, which is famous for its long stretch of golden sand bordered with casuarinas), Sun temple(The temple was built by King Narasimhadeo in the 13th century, it is counted among the 7 wonders of India, famous for world heritage site & also known as “Black Pagoda” Light & Sound Show), then back to Puri. Overnight stay at the hotel in Puri
Day 4 -PURI-CHILIKA
Today morning after breakfast proceed to Chilika (It is Asia’s largest brackish water lake & spreads across 1,100 sq km , the lake is a winter hub of many spectacular migratory birds. The view of sunset & sunrise is a delight to watch). Arrival Satapara meets the Irrawaddy Dolphins in nature and the Sea Mouth (Meeting point of sea & lake (the point where the lake meets the sea). virgin island, birds island. Then back to Puri, enjoy Golden sea Beach & Shopping, back to hotel & Overnight stay at the hotel in Puri.
Day 5 -PURI-BHUBANESWAR
Today morning after breakfast proceed to Bhubaneswar en-route visit to Pipili (Applique work village),Dhaulagiri(is one of the famous Buddhist destinations in India, where Mauryan Emperor Ashoka renounced the path of violence and embraced Buddhism, after witnessing the devastation of Kalinga war & also known as “Peace Pagoda”), then check in to the Hotel, After fresh up then visit to Khandagiri & Udayagiri caves (Old rock cut caves, built by Mahamegha vahana Aira Kharabela), Lingaraj Temple(Dedicated to Harihara, a combination of Lord Shiv & Vishnu, this temple was constructed in the 11th century, by Jajati Keshari, a Somavanshi king), Mukteswar temple(This temple thatthis become famous as “Gem Of Odisha Architecture” ), Kedargouri Temple, then back to hotel & Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhubaneswar
Day 6 - BHUBANESWAR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING
Today morning after breakfast proceed for the local sightseeing Visit to Nandankanan Zoo (This zoo is famous for variety wild life sanctuary & also famous for white Tiger & Lion Safari (Closed On Monday),Tribal Museum (Closed on Monday), Ram Temple, Free time for Shopping, then back to Hotel & Overnight stay at the hotel in Bhubaneswar
Day 7 - DEPART BHUBANESWAR
Today morning after breakfast proceed to visit Kala Bhumi Art & Craft Museum (Closed On Monday), then Free time for Shopping, Later you will be transferred to Bhubaneshwar airport / railway station to board your flight / train back home or to your next destination.
