The beautiful state of Orissa positioned in the eastern part of India which beholds some of the most mesmerising and serene regions around the country. This tour includes tours of Bhubaneswar, Puri, Konark and Chilka lake. This tour package is very famous among first time visitor to Orissa because it include tour of all major attraction of Orissa, starts with Bhubaneswar arrival and local, Then temple tour of Konark especially Konark sun temple darshan, Main USP of this tour Jagannath puri temple tour which is one of the chard ham of hinduism, Last is Chilika lake tour. Book this Odisha tour package at a very competitive price and experience the excellence with Ghum India Ghum, This tour package is best suited for a relaxing trip to orissa and you will be amazed with mysteries around Konark sun temple. Another destination is Chilika Lake is one of the largest wintering ground for migratory birds and being one of the Asia's largest salt-water lagoon
Itinerary at Glance :-
Day 01:- Arrival at Bhubaneswar and Half day local
Today on arrival at Bhubaneswar airport/ railway station, you will meet and greet by our representative and later transfer to your pre booked hotel. Post relaxing for sometime go for half day sightseeing of Bhubaneswar starts with visiting iconic tribal museum ( closed on Monday ), also see huge Khandagiri and Udaigiri Jain caves ( regarded as one of the ancient and magnificent rock cut caves), the caves are reminiscent of influence of Jainism and Buddhism in Odisha. Post today's outing return back to your hotel and Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
Day 02:- Full Day Bhubaneswar tourism
This Morning after yummy breakfast at the hotel, today go for important places to visit in Bhubaneswar, Starts with temples of Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar popularly know as temple town, See Parsurameswar, Lingaraj, Rajarani temple and Mukteswara ( Mukteswara temple in Bhubaneswar, one of the most significant temples of Bhubaneswar, it has been constructed in the style which is quite similar to the one used in the Kalinga School of art or Temple Architecture and known as the jewel of Orissan architecture ). Post lunch visit to the famous Nandankanan Zoo, it closed on Monday and is famous for its Botanical garden and white Tiger safari. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
Day 03:- Puri to Konark to Puri
Today after a delicious breakfast at the hotel, Check out and drive to the most important destination on this trip Puri which is just 60kms from Bhubaneswar. On the way to Puri, go for tour of Konark, first see famous Dhauli ( huge Buddhist stupa or famously called peace pagoda), Pipli village (the applique work village) and Most iconic Konark Sun Temple (popularly Called as black pagoda) this temple is a 13th century temple dedicated to the Hindu God Sun or Bhagwan Surya this temple will leave you speechless with its unfolding mysteries. Post tour of Konark, proceed to Puri and On arrival, check-in to your pre-booked hotel. Later in the evening go for holy darshan at Lord Jagannath Temple (Non Hindus are not allowed) which is one of the dham for Hindu, The Char Dham ("four abodes") and a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of God Vishnu, This sacred temple was rebuilt on same site from the 10th century onwards, This temple is also famous for its annual Ratha yatra in which millions of devotees from all across world participate, Post Jagannath puri tour package, you may relax on beautiful golden beach of Puri. Stay Overnight at Puri.
Day 04:- Puri to Chilka Lake to Puri
This morning post mouthwatering breakfast at the hotel, go for most exciting Chilika lake day trip from Puri, Chilika lake is Asia's largest brackish water lake which is spread over three districts Puri, Khurda and Ganjam of Odisha state. It is home to many rare species of plants and animals. Chilika lake is largest ground for migratory birds on the Indian sub-continent during winters, more that 160 species of migratory birds visit here during peak winter season many of them coming here from countries like Central and southeast Asia, Russia, Kazakhstan covering very long distances. Chilika lake provides employment to almost 150,000 fisher–folk living in more than 132 villages. On arrival enjoy boating (own expense) at the Chilika lake to spot the famous wild Asiatic Dolphins at the mouth of the Bay of Bengal and Chilika Lake. Later post Chilika tourist places visit drive back to Puri on the way back to puri visit Alarnath Temple, Raghurajpur and Patachitra Village. Evening free for Shopping for visiting beautiful beaches of Puri,Overnight stay at Puri.
Day 05:- Puri to Bhubaneswar drop Via Raghurajpur
This morning post tempting breakfast at hotel, pack your belonging with memories and Check out from the hotel and Proceed towards Bhubaneswar for dropping at airport or railway station, as per your return tickets, On the way to Bhubaneshwar do visit Raghurajpur village which is a village full or Artisan or heritage crafts village of Orissa, here you will find lot of handmade things such as palm leaf engravings, Tussar paintings, papier mache toys, stone and wood carvings and masks. Then proceed to Bhubaneswar with a lifelong memories tour of tourist places in Orissa or Bhubaneswar Puri Chilika Lake tour package.