Odisha Tour Packages (8N 9D)

Duration: 8 Night/ 9 Days

Destination Covered: Puri, Konark, Mangalajodi, Barkul, Taptapani, Bhitarakanika, Bhubaneswar

OVER VIEW

Orissa (Odisha), the soul of India, otherly known as Jagannath Dham, is one of the beautiful states of India. The state of Orissa (Odisha) occupies an important destination in the tourist map of India. Its amazing tourism potentials are truly awesome. The art and architecture, Lakes and Lagoons, Beach and national park, temple and monuments, rivers and riversides, forest and wild life, music and dance, fair and festivals hand looms and handicrafts, rural and tribal life are not only spectacular but have attracted saints and seers, sea voyagers and travelers from far and near since the dawn of human civilization. The state offers everything on a platter what a tourist wants in Orissa (Odisha) Tour. So, visit Orissa (Odisha) will surely enrich and rejuvenate your body, soul and mind.

Travel to Orissa (Odisha) particularly Golden Triangle Tour of Odisha (Orissa), a short trip that includes Lord Jagannath Temple and thousands other Hindu Temples such as Koanrk Sun Temple, Chandrabhaga beach, temple city Bhubaneswar and Chilika Lake attracts tourists from across the world throughout the year. We, Empire India tours offer attractive Odisha tour packages that covers not only regular tourist spot of Puri, Konark and Chilika Lake but also offers some unexplored tourist destinations such as Taptapani hill station, Daringbadi, Bhitarkanika national Park, Simlipal wildlife, Koraput and its primitive tribes.

Empire India Tours.com offers various Orissa (Odisha) Tourism Packages that suites all category of tourists from luxury to budget to cheap, so that you can select one which suites your requirement and budget .

ITINERARY DETAILS:

DAY 01:- PURI

Arrival Puri and transfer to hotel. Relax in the golden beach of Puri. During afternoon visit local sight seeing tour in Puri and during evening visit Jagannath temple (non Hindus are not allowed to visit inside) 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. Overnight at Puri.

DAY 02:- KONARK-PURI

During morning visit Jagannath temple to see arati with the help of our official Panda. After lunch during afternoon visit Konark Temple, the world heritage site. After few hours in the temple  then proceed to chaurasi to visit Barahi temple. relax in the virgin beach of Konark Chandrabhaga. Back to Puri. Overnight stay at Puri.

DAY 03:- PURI-MANGALAJODI-BARAKUL

Morning witness the beautiful sunrise on the beach then drive to Mangalajodi Chilika Lake en route visit traditional sasan villages of Odisha in beautiful natural surrounding. Arrive boat point.the traditional manual country boat will take you for birding in the  Chilika Lake. Enjoy lunch with the crabs and prawn of Chilika. Further ride to Barkul. Arrival Barkul during late afternoon for overnight stay at Barkul Chilka Lake Pantha Niwas.

DAY 04:- CHILIKA LAKE -TAPTAPANI

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 (subject to availability as they have only two suite room). Enjoy the nature in Taptapani with Taptakund and dear park. Overnight stay at Taptapani Pantha Niwas surrounded with beautiful nature.

DAY 05:- TAPTAPANI-GOPALPUR-ON-SEA

Lazy check out from Taptapani. Drive to Chandragiri to pay a visit to Jirang Buddhist monastri, back to taptapani have lunch and proceed to Gopalpur on sea afternoon relax on the beach. Overnight at Gopalpur.

DAY 06:- GOPALPUR – BHUBANESWAR

During morning after breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar to visit Khandagiri/Udaygiri Jain caves. After lunch visit Mukteswar/Sidheswar, Kedargouri temple, Parsurameswar temple, Rajarani Temple, ( all are 6th -12th century temples). Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

DAY 07:- 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 King fisher, Egret etc. Also watch both migratory and residence birds. Boat back to the main land and overnight stay at Bhitarkanika National Park tented swiss accommodation or Village Resort.

DAY 08:- BHITARKANIKA-BHUBANESWAR

After breakfast lazy check out and further drive to Bhubaneswar (150KM and 3-4 hrs drive) enroute visit Buddhist diamond triangle Lalit giri/Ratna Giri & Uday giri, the Budhist ruins. Arrival Bhubaneswar during afternoon and after lunch if wish visit Ekamrat Haat and Nico Park . Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

DAY 09:- BHUBANESWAR

During morning visit Lingaraj Temple, Bindoo Sagar, Vaital Temple, etc. During afternoon visit Dhauli Budhist Stupa, 64 Yogini temple etc. During evening if wish do some shopping in Bhubnaswar . During night our driver will drop you in the Railway station for your next destination.

Note: Tour price depends on Number of pax, type of transport, type of hotel.

This is just a suggested itinerary indicative of what could be possible. We tailor holidays for your specific needs. Contact us if you want modifications so that we could tailor a holiday to suit your need for an unforgettable India tour.

WHICH INCLUDES:

• All accommodation on twin sharing basis with breakfast
• Air con taxi – from arrival till departure with toll, parking, driver fooding, night halt charges
• All  foods during the national park staying period
• Guide during the tour
• Entry fee at all entrance due places
• Mineral water during journey
• Two times boating during the tours
• Community contribution
• Service tax

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Any personal expenses, air ticket, hard and soft drinks, room services, any major meal .