Arrival Bhubaneswar

Meet and greet on arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway station and transfer to hotel. After fresh-up visit to the ancient temples like Lingaraj-the biggest temple in Bhubaneswar (non-Hindu are not allowed inside the temple premises), Mukteswar, Rajarani & 64 Yogini temple (Yogini sculpture having 64 different hair style & one of the four Yogini temple in India). Evening free for independent activities. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
Note:
● Lingaraj temple remain open from 05.00 to 21.00hrs and closed for 01hr between 11.00 to 13.00hrs. Devotee can go in to the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) between 06.00 to 08.00hrs & 13.00 to 16.00hrs.
● Non-Hindu are not allowed to Lingaraj temple. They can see from the specific platform.

Bhubaneswar-Puri (70 kms/1.5 hrs)

Excursion trip to Chilika (55 kms/ 1.25 hrs one way)

Post breakfast excursion trip to Satapada (One end of Chilika Lagoon). Enjoy the motor boat ride in the largest brackish water lagoon of Asia and explore Sea mouth, Rajhans Island (drive pass), rare Irrawaddy dolphins. Back to Puri and visit the Niladri beach & Blue flag beach. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at Puri.

Excursion trip to Konark (45 kms/40 minutes one way)

After breakfast visit to Gundicha temple from outside. Later excursion trip to Konark. Enjoy your drive through beautiful marine drive road from Puri to Konark along with visit through Ramchandi temple & Chandrabhaga beach. On arrival visit the Sun temple (the UNESCO World heritage monument) & interpretation center. Evening you may witness the sound & light show at Konark. Overnight stay at Puri
Note:
● Konark Sun temple remain open from 08.00 to 18.00hrs. Light & sound show time: 18.30 to 19.15hrs (Winter) & 19.00 to 19.40hrs(summer).
● Light & sound show operates subject to weather condition and minimum pax (25-pax). It remain close on every Monday.

Puri-Mangalajodi-Bhubaneswar (200km/4hrs)

Post breakfast proceed to Mangalajodi-the bird’s Paradise of Asia (another end of chilika lagoon). Experience the country boat ride and explore bird sighting (local & migratory) in a very close by. (Winter is the best time to visit mangalajodi). Later proceed to Bhubaneswar. On arrival visit Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain Caves and Jain temple, Tribal Museum/ Kala Bhoomi-a craft museum (both close on Monday and Govt. holidays). Evening you may visit to Ekamra haat-the traditional market and a platform to get all handicrafts & handloom products of Odisha or local market for shopping. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
Note:
● Be aware of Monkeys at Khandagiri & Udaigiri. Keep your wallet & bag carefully. Udaigiri remain open from 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs

Bhubaneswar departure

After breakfast visit to Nandankanan Zoological Park-popular for white tigers (close on Monday). In time transfer to railway station/airport for onwards journey with a promise to yourself to celebrate all your future holidays only with Journey Deals.
Note:
● Nandankanan Zoological Park remain open from 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs. Being a sanctuary Zoo it takes minimum 03-04hrs to cover.