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Arrival Bhubaneswar

Meet and greet on arrival at Bhubaneswar Airport/Railway station and transfer to hotel.
After a fresh-up visit to the ancient temples like Lingaraj-the biggest temple in
Bhubaneswar (non-Hindu are not allowed inside the temple premises), Mukteswar,
Rajarani & 64 Yogini temple (Yogini sculpture having 64 different hair style &one of
the four Yogini temple in India). Evening free for independent activities. O/N-
Bhubaneswar.
Note:
1. Lingaraj temple remain open from 05.00 to 21.00hrs and close for 01hr between
11.00 to 13.00hrs. Devotee can go in to the garbhagriha (sanctum sanctorum) between
06.00 to 08.00hrs & 13.00 to 16.00hrs.
2. Non-Hindu are not allowed to Lingaraj temple. They can see from the specific
platform.

Excursion trip to Ratnagiri (130 kms/one way)

After breakfast proceed to the Ratnagiri-Lalitgiri-Udaygiri Buddhist circuit which is
popularly known as the ‘Diamond triangle of Odisha’. On arrival explore Stupas, Chaityas,
Viharas etc. Lalitgiri is the oldest Buddhist complex in the state and one of the earliest
Buddhist establishments of the world. Visit the museum at Ratnagiri &Lalitgiri (close on
Friday). Back to Bhubaneswar. O/N-Bhubaneswar.

Bhubaneswar-Konark-Puri (130 kms/2.5 hrs)

After breakfast visit Khandagiri & Udayagiri Jain Caves and Jain temple, Kala
Bhoomi-a craft museum (closed on Mondays & govt. holidays). Later proceed to Puri, en-
route visit through Dhauli Buddhist Shanti stupa, Sun temple & interpretation centre at
Konark (the UNESCO World Heritage monument). Enjoy your drive through the beautiful
marine drive road from Konark to Puri, drive pass Chandrabhaga Beach &
Ramchandi temple. On arrival, check in to the Hotel. Evening leisure at Golden Beach
Puri/visit to the beach market. O/N-Puri.
Note:

1. Konark Sun temple remains open from 08.00 to 18.00hrs. Light &sound show time:
18.30 to 19.15hrs (Winter) &19.00 to 19.40hrs (summer) and operated weather
condition & minimum 25-pax. The show remains closed every Monday.
2. Be aware of Monkeys at Khandagiri & Udaigiri. Keep your wallet & bag carefully.
Udaigiri remains open from 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs.

Excursion trip to Chilika (55km/1.25hrs one way)

Post-breakfast visit to the temple of Universal God Lord Jagannath (One among four
Dham of the Hindu religion). After darshan visit other temples of God & goddesses, the
Anandabazar, the vast Kitchen & Koili Baikuntha. The word ‘Koili’ means burial ground
for the trinity & ‘Baikuntha’ means the heaven. Post-lunch excursion trip to Satapada
(One end of Chilika Lagoon). Enjoy the motor boat ride in the largest brakish water
lagoon of Asia and explore the Sea mouth, Rajhans Island (drive pass), rare Irrawaddy
dolphins, local birds etc. Back to Puri and visit the newly developed Niladri Beach & Blue
Flag Beach. Rest of the day leisure at the golden beach/free for independent activities. O/N-
Puri.
Note:
1. Jagannath temple remains open from 05.00 to 22.00hrs and close for 01.3hr between
07.30 to 9.30am & 01-hour between 12.00 to 14.00hrs.
2. For Jagannath temple, Devotees must wear decent clothes to enter the shrine.
Wearing half pants, shorts, torn jeans, ripped jeans, skirts & sleeveless dresses are not
permitted.
2. Non-Hindu are not allowed inside the Jagannath temple & Gundicha temple premises.
3. Mobile phones, cameras, leather items, paan, gutkha, tobacco, food items, bags,
Polythin & plastic are not allowed inside the Jagannath & Gundicha temple premises.
4. Be careful to monkeys at Jagannath temple. Keep your wallet & bags carefully.

Puri-Bhubaneswar & departure

Post breakfast proceed to Bhubaneswar, en-route visit through Pipili appliqué market. If
time permits you may visit to Nandankanan Zoological park-popular for white tigers
(close on Monday). In time transfer to railway station/airport for onwards journey. Tour
End.
Note:
1. Nandankanan Zoological Park remain open from 08.00hrs to 17.00hrs. Being a
sanctuary Zoo it takes minimum 03-04hrs to cover.