Buddha Tour in Odisha — ancient Buddhist heritage trail

Buddha Tour in Odisha

Places Covered: Bhubaneswar – Ratnagiri – Lalitgiri – Udaigiri – Dhauli – Konark – Puri – Chilika – Gopalpur – Chandragiri – Bhubaneswar | Duration: 6 nights / 7 days

Tour Overview

Buddha Tour in Odisha

Discover Odisha's rich Buddhist legacy — from the Diamond Triangle monasteries and Ashoka's peace pagoda at Dhauli to coastal Puri, Chilika Lake, and the Tibetan settlement at Chandragiri — on a thoughtfully paced heritage journey.

Places Covered

Bhubaneswar – Ratnagiri – Lalitgiri – Udaigiri – Dhauli – Konark – Puri – Chilika – Gopalpur – Chandragiri – Bhubaneswar

Duration

6 nights / 7 days

Tour Type

Buddhist Heritage / Cultural

Destination

Odisha, India

Day Wise Plan

Itinerary

Day 01
Bhubaneswar city temples — Lingaraj and Mukteswar

Arrival at Bhubaneswar

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport/railway station met by our representative & transfer to the hotel. Later if time permits, half day sightseeing of famous city temples, i.e. like Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar (known as the 'gem of Orissan architecture') & Rajarani. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Overnight Stay: Bhubaneswar

Day 02

Excursion to Diamond Triangle

After breakfast drive to the diamond triangle of Orissa – Ratnagiri (has a rich concentration of Buddhist antiquities), Lalitgiri (oldest Buddhist center of Orissa) & Udaigiri (largest Buddhist complexes in Orissa). Return to Bhubaneswar. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Overnight Stay: Bhubaneswar

Day 03

Bhubaneswar – Dhauli – Pipli – Konark – Puri

Morning after breakfast drive to Puri en-route visit Dhauli the peace pagoda (is also one of the much famed Buddhist sites at Orissa & here emperor Ashoka underwent a psyche change and abandoned war for the rest of his life, in the 3rd century BC), Pipli the applique work village & Konark Sun temple. On arrival at Puri check in to the hotel. Later visit to Jagannath temple (non-Hindus are not allowed) / Relax on the golden beach of Puri. Overnight stay at Puri.

Overnight Stay: Puri

Day 04

Puri – Chilika – Gopalpur

Morning drive to Chilika Lake at Barkul (the largest brackish water lake). At Chilika take the boat cruise to explore the bird's Island & Nalabana Island. Then proceed to Gopalpur and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Gopalpur.

Overnight Stay: Gopalpur

Day 05

Excursion to Chandragiri

After breakfast drive to Chandragiri (situated in between the lush green forest – a unique destination for the Buddhist & it is the largest Buddhist monastery in Asia) to visit the Tibetan settlement. Back to Gopalpur & overnight stay at hotel.

Overnight Stay: Gopalpur

Day 06

Gopalpur – Bhubaneswar

Morning drive back to Bhubaneswar en-route visit Khandagiri & Udaigiri Jain caves. On arrival check in to the hotel. Later visit to State museum & Ekamra Haat. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Overnight Stay: Bhubaneswar

Day 07

Departure Transfer

Morning transfer to airport / railway station for onwards journey.

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Package Details

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in standard hotels
  • Daily breakfast at all hotels
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing
  • Driver allowance, tolls, and parking charges
  • Swosti Travels travel assistance throughout the tour

Package Details

Exclusions

  • Airfare / train fare to and from Bhubaneswar
  • Lunch, dinner, and personal expenses
  • Boat cruise charges at Chilika Lake
  • Camera fees at monuments and temple donations
  • Travel insurance and medical expenses
  • Any item not mentioned under inclusions

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