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.
Duration
6 nights / 7 days
Tour Type
Buddhist Heritage / Cultural
Destination
Odisha, India
Detailed Itinerary
Day Wise Plan
01
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
07
Departure Transfer
Morning transfer to airport / railway station for onwards journey.
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