Bhubaneswar Arrival → Puri
Arrive at Bhubaneswar Airport or Railway Station and proceed towards Puri.
En route, visit the famous Lingaraj Temple, a classic example of Oriya architecture originally built in the 7th century and dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Continue to Dhauli, a significant Buddhist site featuring Ashoka’s rock edicts and the Peace Pagoda that symbolizes Emperor Ashoka’s transformation after the Kalinga War.
Stop at Pipli, the renowned appliqué art village known for intricate hand-stitched designs depicting animals, flowers, deities, and traditional motifs.
On arrival in Puri, check in to the hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Puri.
Meals: Accommodation Only
Puri → Satpada (Chilika Lake) → Puri
After freshening up, visit the sacred Shree Jagannath Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites of the Char Dham. The temple was originally built during the reign of Anantavarman Chodaganga and later expanded by King Ananga Bhima Deva.
Later, proceed to Satpada at Chilika Lake, India’s largest brackish water lagoon.
You may opt for a motorboat ride (direct payment) to spot the rare Irrawaddy dolphins near the lake’s mouth opening into the Bay of Bengal.
Return to Puri for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast
Puri → Konark → Puri
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive along the Marine Drive towards Konark.
En route, visit beautiful coastal beaches, Ramachandi Temple, and the serene Chandrabhaga Beach.
Visit the magnificent Konark Sun Temple, a 13th-century architectural masterpiece built by King Narasimhadeva I. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is celebrated for its symbolic chariot design, intricate carvings, and extraordinary stone craftsmanship.
As Rabindranath Tagore once remarked, “Here the language of stone surpasses the language of man.”
Return to Puri and spend the evening exploring local beach markets or relaxing by the shoreline.
Overnight stay in Puri.
Meals: Breakfast
Puri → Sakhigopal → Raghurajpur → Bhubaneswar (Departure)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for sightseeing.
Visit the Gundicha Temple, the ceremonial abode of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra during the annual Rath Yatra.
Continue to Raghurajpur Art Village, a heritage crafts village where every household practices traditional art forms such as Pattachitra paintings, tassar art, and other classical crafts.
Visit the revered Sakhigopal Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna.
After completing sightseeing, you will be dropped at Bhubaneswar Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast Only