Highlights
Hotel
Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves
Breakfast included
Tribal Museum
Craft Museum
Mukteswar Temple
Rajarani Temple
Parshurameswar Temple
Lingaraj Temple
Maniabandh & Nuapatana Village
Dhenkanal Palace
Dhauli Peach Pagoda
Sun Temple
Chilika Lake Boat Ride
Jagannath Temple
Raghurajpur Painting Village
Mangalazodi Eco Village
Transfers
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Bhubaneshwar
Arrive at Bhubaneswar Airport and you will be met by our representative, transfer to hotel, rest of the day at the hotel. Overnight at Bhubaneswar. Welcome dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
Bhubaneshwar
After Breakfast visit Khandagiri and Udayagiri Jain Caves, Tribal Museum, and Craft museum. Post lunch visit temple of Bhubaneswar: Mukteswar Temple (10th Century Temple), Rajarani Temple (11th Century Temple), Parshurameswar temple (7th Century Temple) & Lingaraj temple (11th Century Temple). Walk around Bindusagar Lake, click some of the beautiful frames of the old city of Bhubaneswar in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Bhubaneshwar – Dhenkanal Drive approx. 2 hrs
After breakfast drive to Denkanal Royal Palace, Enroute visit the textile village of Maniabandh and Nuapatana. These Two villages have distinct places on the map of Indian textile. Their TIE & DYE patterns popularly known as IKAT are world-famous, interaction with weavers is always a delight. 12 pm depart to Dhenkanal Palace. The Heritage home of Dhenkanal Royal Palace, built by the Singhdeo dynasty. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
Dhenkanal Palace – Konark - Puri Drive approx. 4 hrs
Morning transfer to Puri, Enroute visit Dhauli Peach Pagoda (Buddhist Pagoda, Ashoka Stone Encrypts of 2nd century BC), Pipli Applique Village, and Konark Sun Temple. Chandravaga Sea beach & Raghurajpur Heritage Village in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Puri – Jagannath Temple – Chilika Lake - Raghurajpur Heritage Village – Puri
Morning visit to Jagannath Temple for 2 hours, then visit Satpada Chilika Lake, Asia’s largest estuarine water lagoon covers an area of 1100 sq Km with a combination of salt and fresh water. Second half visit to Raghurajpur (Painting village). On the way also enjoy the Chita-paintings on the walls of the houses. Situated amidst groves of coconut, palm, mango, and jack fruit, the main village has two streets with over 120 houses, most decorated with mural paintings, where the painters reside and practice their Pattachitra craft, besides many others that practices throughout the village, including traditional masks, stone idols, paper Mache, sculptures, and wooden toys. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6
Puri – Mangalazodi Wetland – Gopalpur Drive approx. 4 1⁄2 hrs
Morning transfer to Gopalpur, en-route visit Mangalazodi Eco Village. The villagers of Mangalazodi will welcome you into their village; hosts more than 800000 birds which jostle in its marshy water, especially the migratory & local birds, 2 hours birds’ safari with Country boat at the wetland of Mangalazodi, also experience the boat making and Fishing net weaving activities. With this nature safari, you will be accompanied by a village leader. Afternoon transfer to Gopalpur at Sea, also you can see the Chilika Lake on your left side (the largest estuarine lake of Asia). If time permits, you can proceed to experience the infinity nature of Chilika Lake, Barkul is the gateway to enter Chilika Lake,
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
Gopalpur – Bhubaneswar Drive approx. 4 hrs
Enjoy the ambiance of silence and tranquility of the Ocean. Gopalpur is regarded as one of the best beaches of India for its clean and bluish water. After breakfast drive back to Bhubaneswar. After lunch visit Odia Family for cultural interaction and live cooking activities for two hours. The host will showcase the cultural legacy and local cuisine. Evening drop at Airport for onward journey.
Package Includes
- 6 nights accommodation at the hotel mentioned above or a similar category of alternate hotels.
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel or as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
- A representative for assistance on arrival and departure transfers.
- All transfers, city tours, and transport services by A/C vehicle with All India Tourist permit as per the above itinerary.
- Road taxes, parking fees, fuel charges, interstate taxes.
- All transfers and excursions as per itinerary by respective car as mentioned above.
Package Excludes
- Monument/Monastery/Park entrance fee.
- Services of English-speaking local guide.
- Elephant ride/Jeep ride/Boat ride/Jeep Safari/Camel ride/Amusement park rides.
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Anything which is not mentioned under the “INCLUDES” header.
- Optional Tours which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Expense of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic beverages, guide, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax, etc.
- The cost of PCR Test is not included and any medical examination will be treated as actual.
- Domestic airfare / Train fare / Bus fare.
- Optional enhancements like room or flight upgrades, or local camera or video fees.
- Government taxes / GST / Service charges.
- Mineral water on coaches/microbuses/cars.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Porterage fees.
- Drinks (unless otherwise indicated).
- Waiting or additional transfer fees.
- Heater, mattress, roll-away bed charges.
- Early check-in and late check-out charges.
- Use of vehicle other than the specified itinerary.
- Insurance.
Package Information
- Surcharges applicable for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- Compulsory High Season surcharges and Gala Dinner charges are applicable to festive seasons and long weekends.
- The above price is not valid for travel during peak season/block out dates/trade fairs/festivals/events.
- The tour price quoted is subject to change should there be any hike in the fuel and hotel rates.
- Tour price given is valid for Indian nationals only.
- The above price is based on a minimum of 2 Passengers travelling together.
- The maximum number of persons (adult/child) allowed per room depends upon hotel policy.
- The price for single occupancy is only valid if:
– 2 adults traveling together and occupying two separate rooms.
– Traveling as a third adult in the party occupying a separate room.
- Midnight surcharges apply for transfers between 2200 hrs – 0700 hrs.
- Kindly note that the drivers are not guides until and unless it is mentioned in the itinerary.
- Confirmation of hotels and other services are subject to availability
- Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability.
- Generally, check-in time is 1400 hrs and check-out time is 1200 Noon at all hotels but it may differ depending on hotel policy.
- The category of rooms may differ depending upon the availability at the time of booking.
- WIFI, Tea / Coffee making facility, etc. in the rooms cannot be guaranteed. (Supplement charges may apply for such services)
- Meals other than those specified (if any).
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as road blocks, accidents, and any medical evacuations, train delays or re-scheduling, etc.
- Please note, the names of hotels mentioned above only indicate that our rates have been based on the usage of these hotels. It is not to be construed that accommodation is confirmed at these hotels until and unless we convey the confirmations to you on receipt of your acceptance. However in the event of any of the above-mentioned hotels not becoming available at the time of initiating the reservations, we shall book alternate accommodation at a similar or next best available hotel and shall pass on the difference of rates (supplement/reduction whatever applicable) to you.
- For guests’ safety and security, we do not allow night driving, hence guests are requested to leave on time so they can reach their next destination before 2000 hrs.
- The driving duration mentioned in the itinerary may not be precise; it is the time that can be expected when strictly driving, depending on the present road conditions. Otherwise, the journey is conducted in such a way that we always stop midway for visiting villages, markets, photography, major landmarks of importance or interest depending on the guest’s interest.
- In case of any amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.
- Any hike in the taxes, entrance fees, hotel rates, fuel, etc will be charged extra.
- Elephant rides are subject to availability and permission granted by the forest department.
- The offered itinerary is not a confirmation of the services and we shall proceed with your booking once we have received confirmation from you. And if rooms are unavailable in the original hotels, we shall provide equivalent/ alternative hotels.
- Please note that some of the sights/itineraries may change due to time limit, weather, national holidays, and special events. We maintain the right to alter the itinerary since tours are made in advance and unforeseen circumstances that mandate change may arise. Itinerary changes are made to improve your overall travel experience.
