Duration: 5 nights/ 8 days
Destinations:
Bhubaneshwar-Konark-Puri- Chilka- Gopalpur
T
he Sun Temple at Konark acted as a beacon for sailors for nearly a
millennium while the great and architecturally astonishing temples of
Bhubaneshwar and Puri have drawn pilgrims in millions. Meanwhile,
holidaymakers have enjoyed Puri's broad sandy beaches. Over 2,000 ago the
fertile delta on which Bhubaneshwar stands, witnessed one of the most
significant battles of India's history when Emperor Ashoka, having massacred
his Kalingan opponents, converted to Buddhism and laid the foundations for
one of the great empires of world history.
Day
01: Arrival Bhubaneshwar Upon arrival at Bhubaneshwar you will be
transferred to your hotel for a two-night stay.
Day
02: In Bhubaneshwar This morning visit the 7th century
Parasuramesvar Temple and the Lingaraja Temple the 10th century Muktesvara
Temple & Rajarani Temple (11th century A.D). The afternoon is free for
you to take an optional tour to ATRI (42 km) from Bhubaneshwar famous for
its hot sulfur spring whose temperature remains at 55 C and supposedly curse
skin disorders or NANDANKANAN (20 km) famous for Biosphere Reserve, lion
safari, white tiger safari and ropeway.
Day 03:
Bhubaneshwar - Puri via Santi Stupa at Dhauli, Pipli & KonarkThis
morning you will be driven to Konark (60 km), famous Sun Temple piece of
Orissan architecture and sculpture, built in the 13 the century, the golden
era of Orissan art, is poetry in stone and on the World. In route you visit
Santi Stupa at Dhauli (4 km) built after the bloodshed at Kalinga. In route
visit to Pipli (20 km) famous for Orissa handicrafts where you can purchase
different type of handicrafts. Afternoon reach at Konark, after lunch visit
to Konark Temple, evening arrival for Puri and transfer to hotel. Meals and
overnight at hotel.
Day
04: In PuriThis morning see the Jagannath Temple. The afternoon is
free and you may visit the long stretch of golden beach, shallow enough to
walk out a long distance. Meals and overnight at hotel.
Day
05: In Chilika (The Blue Lagoon) Morning arrival for Chilika (50
km), India biggest Inland Lake. Spread over 1,100 square kilometers.
Attraction within the lake, BIRDS ISLAND - A haven for resident and
migratory birds, SATAPADA - An ideal place for viewing cavorting dolphins,
BRAHAMAPURA - a place of scenic beauty. Evening return to Puri. Meals and
overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Depart PuriThe
morning returns to your homeward journey.
OR Day
06 Puri - Gopalpur - on - SeaYou will drive this morning to
Gopalpur (160 km) - on - Sea where you will stay for two nights. An ancient
seaport, it is one of most beautiful, unspoiled beaches. Today, it has a
luxurious beach resort and offers excellent facilities for surfing and
sailing. Warm with gentle sunshine, the golden beach is an ideal place to
swim or laze around.
Day 07 In Gopalpur -on - seaThe
full day is free.
Day 08 Depart Gopalpur to
Bhubaneshwar / PuriToday embark on your journey back to
Bhubaneshwar / Puri and then homeward.
Options
tour : Bhubaneshwar - (a) Visit Udayagiri and Kandagiri
Caves
(b) Orissa State Museum & The Handicrafts Museum
