Orissa Cultural Tours

05 Nights / 06 Days

Destinations: Bhubaneswar - Puri - Chilika - Gopalpur - Berhampur

 

Day 01 : Bhubanesar - Puri

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Arrival at Bhubaneswar. " Welcome to Temple City Of India". Drive to Pur ( 65 kms.) Warm welcome at hotel check in and morning at leisure. Afternoon visit to Sun Temple Konark, dedicated to Surya, (the Sun god). Enroute visit to stone carving artisan village at Chaitana. Evening enjoy a special Odissi dance performance at Amphi Theatre Overnight stay at hotel. (B / L or D).

Day 02 : In Puri

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Morning Visit the most awaited Lord Jagannath Temple, 12th century temple is known for its annual Rath Yatra or Car festival. Thereafter go to the grand road called Bada Dand, the shoppers delight. Back to hotel. Afternoon visit to Artist's village of Raghurajpur, 25 kms away. Popularly known for its Patachitra, artists have revived lost art in fascinating painting & palm etching being recreated by deft hands of craftsmen Evening enjoy at beach, back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. (B / L or D).

Day 03 : In Puri

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Morning go for a day excursion to Satpada (Dolphin Island) a retreat in nature of Chilka Lake and then transfer to boat where you will see Dolphins, subsequently visit Virgin Island where seawater & rivers meet (the backwater). Evening back to hotel. Followed by evening Entertainment. Overnight stay at hotel. (B / L or D).

Day 04 : Puri - Bhubaneswar

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Morning check- out and proceed to Bhubaneswar (65 kms. / 02 hrs) .Enroute visit Pipli Village - one of the most important cottage industries encouraged by creation of appliqué work. Thereafter visit to Dhauligiri, a Japanese temple on the hill. On arrival check-into the hotel and afternoon visit to Rajarani & Mukteshwar temple and city tour of Bhubaneswar with shopping. Overnight at hotel. (B / L or D).

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Day 05 : In Bhubaneswar

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Morning to Nandankanan wildlife Sanctuary and Biological Park established in 1979, offering its inhabitants a true feel of their natural habitats, Gharials (crocodile) and white Tigers. Nandankan also runs a Lion and a white Tiger Safari. Lunch. Afternoon visit Khandagiri and Udaigiri, the major Orissan historical monuments after Ashoka's rock-cut edict. Khandagiri, with its 15 Jain caves will be on the left and Udaigiri, with its 18 caves on the right including famous Hathi Gumpha (Elephant cave) with famous inscription of Kharavela. Evening back to hotel, Dinner Overnight at hotel. (B / L or D).

Day 06 : In Bhubaneswar

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Morning at leisure followed by check- out and Proceed to Railway Station or Airport carrying sweet memories for your onward Journey. (B / L).

Tour Cost Includes :

• The tariff of package is inclusive Non A/c(small) Car.
• If the guests want to have A/C(small) car Rs 200.00 per day.
• The above tour cost is inclusive of gift( bag), filter water, panda charges for temple, road and gate toll taxes, driver allowance, Boat on Chilka, Entry fees for monuments and Zoo(Nandankanan).

 

Tour Cost Does Not Includes :

• Train/Air ticket.
• Guide Charge.
• Personal Expenses such shopping, telephones laundry.