Odisha Golden Triangle Tour

Arrive at Bhubaneswar, the capital city of the state of Odisha, where you will meet our representative who will assist you in transferring to the hotel. Then, visit the Lingaraja Temple, the largest temple in Bhubaneswar. It is a 1000+ year old temple with a 180 ft Gopuram built in classic Kalinga style architecture and is one of the most revered Lord Shiva Temples in Odisha. Also, visit the Mukteswara Temple and Chausath Yogini Temple with over 64 yoginis in the temple and one of the four Yogini temples in India.

The evening is free for leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, travel to the pilgrimage centre of Puri. Enroute, visit the Shanti Stupa of Dhauligiri, a Pipili appliqué work market and the Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 13th century. The temple includes a massive 100 ft chariot being pulled by horses and wheels, carved of stone. Stop at Chandrabhaga Beach before reaching Puri.

Visit the Jagannath Temple in Puri, one of the most revered temples in East India and one of the Char Dhams (other three being Rameshwaram, Badrinath and Dwarka). Later, visit Puri Beach for some much-needed relaxation.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Satapada for Chilika Lake, a 1100 sq. ft. brackish backwater lagoon, renowned for dolphin sightings and bird watching. Enjoy a 2-hour boat ride to explore the area.

Return to Puri and you have the rest of the evening free to explore Puri. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, proceed to Bhubaneswar. Enroute, visit the heritage villages of Raghurajpur and Nayak Patna and the Sakshigopal Temple. On arrival at Bhubaneswar, visit Udayagiri - Khandgiri caves in the outskirts of Bhubaneshwar (dated 1st century BCE), Museum of Tribal Arts & Artefacts and Kala Bhoomi Odisha Crafts Museum. In the evening, visit Ekamra Haat for handicrafts or the Dhauli Light & Sound Show.

Stay overnight at the hotel.