Overview
Best of Odisha is an expedition full of great, scenic views and packed with religious devotion and worship. This 6 nights and 7 days Odisha tour package includes wonderful destinations which are famous spots of tourist activity as well as centers of pilgrimage.
Visit the famous Jagannath temple, Sun Temple, Khandagiri Udaygiri Caves and relax around the wonderful beaches of Odisha, you will love your time spent here. Spend remarkable holiday in Odisha this incredible state and bring back memories worth treasuring for the rest of your life.
Highlights
- Visit famous Khandagiri Udaygiri Caves in Bhubaneswar.
- Visit Sun Temple in Konark.
- Visit the famous Jagannath Temple.
- Enjoy an excursion to Chilka Lake and relaxed evening at the Gopalpur Beach.
- Thrilling sojourn to Nandankanan Zoo including the jungle safari.
Itinerary
As you arrive at the Bhubaneswar airport, you are cordially greeted by our IHPL representative who will escort you to your hotel. Enjoy your day out in the city, later in afternoon. Visit the exotic Khandagiri Udaygiri Caves to marvel at the amazing ingenuity of human endeavor. Pay your respects at the impressive Kedar Gouri Temple, Lingaraj Temple and Sai Baba Temple. Your evening is free for leisure. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.
Morning begins with a sumptuous breakfast. Thereafter proceed towards Konark. Be amazed at the wonderful architecture of the Konark sun Temple. Built in the 13th century, this impressive UNESCO World Heritage Site is designed in the form of a chariot and is dedicated to Sun-God. Spend some relaxing moments at the Chandrabhaga beach. Then start off for the Puri and perform check-in at your hotel. Find the nectar of devotion with your visit to the ancient Jagannath Temple as well as Gundicha Temple and bow before the "Lord of the world". Spend an easy evening enjoying the calm and fresh ambience of the beach of Puri. Return for the overnight stay at your hotel.
The day is reserved for an incredible temple tour of the city, full of devotion and devoutness for the God. Visit Sonar Gaurang temple, Lokanatha Temple, Astasambhu Temple, Dakshinkali temple and Siddha Mahavir Temple. The amazing spiritual atmosphere at these temples is soul-elevating and memorable. Take the blessings of the Lord while doing the temple circuit. Evening is free for leisure. Return to your hotel for the overnight stay.
Post breakfast, start off for a visit to the picturesque Chilika Lake, one of the subcontinent's largest wintering ground for migratory birds. Enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding area as well as revel in identifying different bird species that you find at the location. After, having a wonderful time at Chilika, travel to Gopalpur. Spend a peaceful, relaxing evening at the alluring Gopalpur beach. This time is free for your leisure. Come back to the hotel for a comfortable overnight.
Have a delicious breakfast in the morning and proceed towards the sightseeing tour of Gopalpur. Visit the exciting Rushikulya Turtle Island where you can see a vast number of these charming beasts. Also visit Maa Tara Tarini Temple in the day. Your evening is free at your expense whence you can relax at the beach. Return to your hotel for the overnight stay.
Enjoy your morning meals and perform check out from your hotel. Drive towards Bhubaneswar and pay a visit to Atri on the way. Check-in at your hotel and relax in the comfortable settings of your room. Later in the afternoon, travel to Nandankanan Zoo to see the majestic white tigers. Take the exciting jungle safari in the day. Return to your hotel in Bhubaneswar in the evening for the overnight stay.
Check out of your hotel after breakfast and drive towards Bhubaneswar airport/railway station to proceed towards home.
FAQs
The best time to visit Orissa is between October and March. During these months the weather remains warm, dry, and pleasant, and allows comfortable sightseeing.
The most famous tourist spots in Orissa are Puri, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Konark, Sambalpur, Baripada, Gopalpur, Daringbadi, and Berhampur.
Some of the famous temples to visit in Orissa are Jagannath Temple, Lingaraja Temple, Sun Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, Taratarini Temple, Chandi Temple, Chausathi Jogini Temple, and Parashurameshvara Temple. The state houses one of the four Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
Having about 485 km long coast along the Bay of Bengal, Odisha is an abode to several beautiful beaches. Some of the best beaches to visit in Orissa are Konark Beach, Chandrabhaga Beach, Puri Beach, Swargadwar Beach, Gopalpur Beach, Ramchandi Beach, Chandipur Beach, Paradeep Sea Beach, Baliharachandi Beach, and Baleshwar Beach.
3 days are sufficient to explore the major attractions in Orissa. However, it all depends on your itinerary.
To witness the tribal culture you can visit some of the famous tribal regions such as Baliguda, Kothagargh, Rayagada, Chatikona, Jeypore , Ankadeli, Lamptaput Kunduli, Nandapur, Lamtaput, Laxmipur, Rayagada, Taptapani, Chilka, Narasinghpur, and Pipili. Being an ancient land, Orissa is home to many tribes.
