8 Days - Odisha Cultural Tours

This tour begins by arriving at Bhubaneshwar airport. Our tour guide will transfer you to the hotel. Get in and freshen up. Then do sightseeing at Khandagiri Udayagiri caves. The caves are famous for its history, art, rock-cut architecture and religion.

Here, the travellers can sense the intelligence of the learned. Next, proceed to the Lingaraj temple where you can find a thousand year old breathtaking specimen of Hindu architecture. It is one of the most divine places to visit.

Give honour to the Linga form of Lord Shiva. Visit the Sai Baba temple and the Kedar Gouri temple. Then relax in the evening. Watch out the city markets. Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, moving out of the hotel, proceed to Lalitgiri and Ratnagiri Buddhist complex. The important points of the Buddhist circuit in Orissa, these houses some historical objects of the religion.

Going back to the 6th century, you will find out valuables in these excavations which are worth seeing. After amazing observations, travel to Cuttack. Then watch out the Cuttack Chandi Mata temple and the Barabati fort.

The destructions of the fort, situated on the edges of the Mahanadi River are fascinating. The sacred site praises various incarnations of Durga. After all these things, get into the hotel. Stay overnight at Cuttack.

This day after taking breakfast in the morning, move to Konark. Watch out the UNESCO heritage Konark Sun Temple and enjoy at Chandrabhaga beach. Going back to the 13th century, this temple is an architectural wonder.

This colossal chariot shaped temple is devoted to the Sun God. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Chandrabhaga beach. Next, get into the hotel at Puri. After relaxing, check out the Gundicha temple and the Puri Jagannath temple.

Regarded as one of the divine Char Dhams, this temple is devoted to the “Lord of the Universe” Jagannath.

Rest in the evening.  Watch the sunset at the Golden sand beach of Puri. Then shop for some happiness. Return to Puri hotel for night stay.

Early morning of this day, proceed to Satpara, Chilika. Chilika, which is one of the most vital wetlands in the world, is Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon. Here, you can view beautiful Irrawaddy Dolphins.

It serves as a home to a variety of birds. Good-looking view of colourful avian charms in a thousand different tones made by over 160 species is waiting here.

Rest of the day; enjoy the delights of the wetland. Spending the day in natural beauty, get back to Puri in the evening. Stay overnight in the hotel.

Having done with the breakfast in the morning, get out of the hotel and proceed to Gopalpur. On the way, visit Atri.  Atris is blessed with hot Sulphur springs and medicinal properties.

Then enjoy a refreshing and relaxing bath. On reaching Gopalpur, check-in the hotel and take rest here. In the afternoon, enjoy the beautiful views of Maa Tara Tarini Temple and Rushikulya Turtle Island.

In the evening, have fun walking on the beach or the charming town. Get back to Gopalpur hotel for night stay.

Begin the day with a delicious breakfast. Later, have a drive to Taptapani which is the hot water spring. Dip yourselves in the hot waters which are blessed with curative properties.

Step foot through Deer Park. After getting beautiful sights of the place, return back to Gopalpur. In the evening, relax at the beach. Then stay at the Gopalpur hotel tonight.

The morning after breakfast, move out of the hotel and proceed to Bhubaneshwar. In the afternoon, traverse to Nandakanan Zoo to have beautiful sights and this zoo is famous for white tigers.

Carved out of the Chandaka forest, animals are placed here in their natural surroundings. Then watch out the Gharials, white Royal Bengal Tigers, and many other species. The flora species of this region are also matchless.

Enjoy the jungle safari day to the fullest and get back to the hotel in the evening. Then stay overnight at the hotel of Bhubaneshwar.

Early morning, after having a tasty breakfast, get out of the hotel. Get assisted transfer to the Bhubaneshwar airport or railway station.

The Cultural Orissa journey comes to an end here. Return home with unforgettable memories.