Odisha (formerly Orissa), an eastern Indian state on the Bay of Bengal, is known for its tribal cultures and its many ancient Hindu temples. The capital, Bhubaneswar, is home to hundreds of temples, notably the intricately-carved Mukteshvara. The Lingaraj Temple complex, dating to the 11th century, is set around sacred Bindusagar Lake. The Odisha State Museum is focused on the area’s history and environment.
Puri is a coastal city and a municipality in the state of Odisha in eastern India. It is the district headquarters of Puri district and is situated on the Bay of Bengal, 60 kilometres south of the state capital of Bhubaneswar.It is famous for the Jagganath Temple, dedicated to Lord Jaggannath and also famaous for its beaches and access to Chilika lake, the largest salt water lake in India and probably Asia.
Pickup from Bhubaneswar airport Proceed to the Puri. En-route visit Dhauli (the peace pagoda), 108 Shivling temple, Lingaraj Temple, Chausath (64) Yogini temple. After reaching Puri check into the hotel in the evening and enjoy at Puri beach. Overnight at Puri.
After morning breakfast, Darshan at Sri Jagannath Temple(Non Hindus are not Allowed), Gundicha Temple, Mausima Temple, Bedi Hanuman Temple, Depart for Satapada, Chilka. En- route visit Alarnath Temple after reaching Chilika lake Take a boat see the Irrawaddy Dolphins in nature and the Hradaya –SagarSangam or the sea mouth (the point where the lake meets the sea). Enjoy the day at Chilka Lake (India’s biggest inland lake spread over 1,100 square kilometers). Evening return to Puri, In the evening enjoy and relax at golden beach, free time shopping at Puri local market. Overnight at Puri.
After breakfast drive to Konark on marine drive, visit Chandrabhaga beach & Ramchandi temple. Then visit the famous Sun Temple called black Pagoda, The 12th century temple richly decorated with stone carving. In the evening enjoy light & sound show in Konark Evening come back to Puri. Overnight at Puri.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and visit Raghuraj pur village it is a heritage crafts village out of Puri district, known for its master Pattachitra painters, an art form which dates back to 5 BC in the region and Gotipua dance troupes. Then drive to Bhubaneswar. On the way visit Shashi Gopal Temple, Of Lord Shree Krishna. Transfer to the airport/railway station to catch the flight/ train for onward Journey with a bag full of memories.
