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BHUBANESWAR 3N – PURI 3N – BHITARKANIKA 2N – GOPALPUR 2N

(10 NIGHTS & 11 DAYS)

Day 01: Bhubaneswar Rly. Station / Airport - Bhirtarkanika National Park (150 kms / 4 hrs)

Meet & Greet on arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport / Railway Station & transfer to Bhitarkanika National Park, lying in the estuarine region of Brahmani-Baitarani Rivers in the North-Eastern corner of Kendrapara district of Odisha, is the second largest viable mangrove eco-system of India. The huge area of mangrove forests and wetland is intersected by a network of creeks with Bay of Bengal on the East. This is one of best spots for wildlife and nature lovers. It is a heaven for bird watchers, ornithologists, wildlife and nature photographers.  On arrival check-in at resort. Overnight stay will be at Bhitarkanika (Dangmal/Gupti/Khola).

Day 02: Bhirtarkanika National Park

After early delicious home style breakfast transfer to Khola forest Gate and board on countryside boat for Mangrove Forest Safari. Enjoy bending creeks, watch out for birds, particularly different varieties of Kingfishers, Egrets, Bramhani Kites, Eagles etc. Get down at Bagagahana Bird Sanctuary. Climb the watch Tower to look for Pelicans and different types of Storks. Later visit Bhitarkanika Forest Block to check out Old Temple, Lotus Pond and Hunting Tower of past rulers. Climb the Tower and you might be able to spot Wild Boar, Jungle cat, Spotted Deer and birds also. After that visit Dangmal Crocodile Breeding and Research centre and notice different crocodiles. Visit Interpretation cum Museum and then return back to resort for lunch. After lunch, enjoy the surrounding nature’s beauty and paddy field. Late afternoon, visit the local Jagannath temple to participate in the Aarti Darshan. Overnight stay will be at Bhitarkanika (Dangmal / Gupti / Khola).

Day 03: Bhitarkanika National Park - Bhubaneswar via Lalitgiri-Ratnagiri-Udaigiri (250 kms / 8 hrs)

After breakfast drive to Bhubaneswar. En-route visit through Ratnagiri-Lalitgiri-Udayagiri Buddhist circuit, popularly known as Diamond triangle of Odisha. Ratnagiri is a large-scale excavation having unearthed Buddhist shrines, large monasteries, a big stupa and a number of votive stupas. Lalitgiri is the oldest Buddhist complex of the state and one of the earliest Buddhist establishments of the world. Udayagiri is known for its bell-shaped Stupa signifying Vajrajana form of Buddhism. It is located in the basin of a U-shaped hill. Must visit the museum at Ratnagiri & Lalitgiri. Evening arrive and check-in to the hotel. Overnight stay will be at Bhubaneswar.

Day 04: Bhubaneswar Sightseeing

After breakfast visit Udaigiri and Khandagiri Jain caves which belong to 2nd Century BC, & Nandan Kanan which contains a botanical garden and part of it has been declared as sanctuary famous for white tiger (Closed on Monday). Evening you can enjoy shopping at Ekamra Haat buying local handicrafts and other goodies. Overnight stay will be at Bhubaneswar.

Day 05: Bhubaneswar to Puri - Transfer Via Sakhigopal

After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Puri. enroute visiting Sakhigopal Temple, Pipli (the applique village). On arrival check in at Hotel. Overnight stay will be at Puri.

Day 06: Puri - Konark Sightseeing & Chandrabhaga Beach  

In the morning after breakfast drive to the famous Sun Temple at Konark, a world heritage site managed by UNESCO which attracts around one lakh devotee’s every day. Also visit the famous Chandrabhaga Beach and enjoy the marvelous view. In the evening, you can enjoy long stretch of golden beach at Puri, shallow enough to walk a long distance with superb surf. Evening free for shopping at Sea side where you can get some unique ornaments & showpieces made of Shell. Overnight stay will be at Puri.

Day 07: Excursion to Chilika Lake (Satpada) (50 Kms. / 1½ Hrs. one way)

After breakfast start for day excursion to Chilika Lake (Place called Satpada). It’s famous for Irrawaddy Dolphins. One can enjoy boating at Satpada (at own cost) and visit the lagoon where the lake meets into Bay of Bengal. Evening back to Puri. Overnight stay will be at Puri.

Day 08: Puri - Gopalpur via Chilika (Barkul) (180 Kms. / 8 Hrs.)

Early morning witnesses the sunrise at golden beach, Puri. After breakfast drive to Gopalpur, en-route visit Raghurajpur the heritage craft village, Mangalajodi (another end of Chilika lagoon). Experience the country boat rides (at own cost) and explore bird sighting (local & migratory, Winter is the best time to visit Mangalajodi)                        

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After breakfast drive to Gopalpur, en-route visit Chilika Lagoon at Barkul. Enjoy the motor boat ride (at own cost) in the largest brackish water lagoon of Asia and explore Nalabana bird’s sanctuary (popular for migratory birds), Kalijai Island and temple. Later proceed to Gopalpur. On arrival, check-in at hotel. Overnight stay will be at Gopalpur. 

Day 09: Excursion trip to Chandragiri and Taptapani (120 Kms. / 3 Hrs. one way)

After breakfast drive to Chandragiri, a Tibetan refugee colony known as Mini Tibet, situated in between the lush green forest - a unique Destination for the Buddhist. We can visit Jirang Monastery one of the largest Buddhist Monastery in Southeast Asia. Later Proceed to Taptapani the hot sulphur water spring. On the way back to Gopalpur visit Padmanavpur cotton Sari weaving village. Evening free for independent activities. Overnight stay will be at Gopalpur.

Day 10: Gopalpur - Bhubaneswar Transfer with Sightseeing (200 Kms. / 8 Hrs.)

After breakfast Check-out from hotel and transfer to Bhubaneswar. En-route visit the unique textile village at Olasing famous for Khandua Pattern Kosa Silk Sari and Cotton Sari. On arrival check-in at hotel. After fresh up visit the temples of temple city such as Parasurameswar, Mukteswara, Rajarani and Brahmeswar. Overnight stay will be at Bhubaneswar.

Day 11: Bhubaneswar Hotel - Bhubaneswar Rly. Station / Airport

After breakfast Check-out from hotel and take the departure transfers to Bhubaneswar Railway Station / Airport for your onward journey.