Golden Triangle Odisha With Bhitarkanika — wildlife, temples and coast

Golden Triangle Odisha With Bhitarkanika

Places Covered: Bhubaneswar – Bhitarkanika – Puri – Konark | Duration: 6 nights / 7 days

Tour Overview

Golden Triangle Odisha With Bhitarkanika

Combine Odisha's golden triangle with the wild mangroves of Bhitarkanika — craft museums in Bhubaneswar, crocodile cruises and nature treks, Buddhist monasteries en route to Puri, and the sacred coast of Konark.

Places Covered

Bhubaneswar – Bhitarkanika – Puri – Konark

Duration

6 nights / 7 days

Tour Type

Wildlife / Heritage Circuit

Destination

Odisha, India

Day Wise Plan

Itinerary

Day 01
Kala Bhoomi craft museum and Tribal museum Bhubaneswar

Arrival at Bhubaneswar

On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport transfer to hotel. If time permit half day sightseeing of Kalabhoomi Odishas craft museum (dedicated to Odisha's art & crafts) & Tribal museum (Discover immaculate replicas of tribal huts of various tribal communities & artifacts collected from different tribal groups in Odisha). Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.

Overnight Stay: Bhubaneswar

Day 02

Bhubaneswar – Bhitarkanika

Morning after breakfast drive to Bhitarkanika and check in to the Nature Camp. After refreshment visit to Dangamal Crocodile Breeding & Research Centre, Interpretation centre cum Museum etc. Trek inside the park to see the Spotted Deer, Lizards, Gori & Hyderabadi Crocodile. Overnight stay at Bhitarkanika.

Overnight Stay: Bhitarkanika

Day 03

Bhitarkanika

After breakfast boat cruise on the river & creeks for spotting the Basking Giant Salt Water Crocodiles, Deer, Wild Boar, Water Monitor Lizard & Migratory Birds. Nature trek inside the Old Sanctuary area to see the Siva Temple, Lotus Pond & hunting Tower where once the King of Kanika spent time for Hunting. Proceed for spotting birds near the water bodies is really exciting. Overnight stay at Bhitarkanika.

Overnight Stay: Bhitarkanika

Day 04

Bhitarkanika – Puri

Morning after breakfast drive to Puri enroute visit Ratnagiri & Lalitgiri Buddhist Monastery. Proceed to Puri & check in to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Overnight Stay: Puri

Day 05

Puri – Konark – Puri

Morning visit to Jagannath temple (one of the Char Dham). Then drive to Konark enroute visit Sudams sand art museum. Visit to Konark sun temple, Museum & Chandrabhaga beach. Back to Puri. Relax on the golden beach. Night stay at Puri.

Overnight Stay: Puri

Day 06

Puri – Bhubaneswar

Morning after breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar enroute visit Sakhigopal temple, Pipli the applique market & Dhauli the peace pagoda. Check in to the hotel. Afternoon visit to famous city temples including Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar & Rajarani. Night stay at Bhubaneswar.

Overnight Stay: Bhubaneswar

Day 07

Departure Transfer

Morning after breakfast transfer to airport for onwards journey.

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Package Details

Inclusions

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in standard hotels and nature camp
  • 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 Bhitarkanika
  • Bhitarkanika sanctuary entry and nature camp fees
  • Camera fees at monuments and temple donations
  • Travel insurance and medical expenses
  • Any item not mentioned under inclusions

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