Puri Konark and Chilika Lake 03N / 04D

Discover Odisha’s holy, historic, and natural gems in 4 days. Stay in Puri and take darshan at the world-famous Jagannath Temple, relax on Puri Beach, and visit Dhauli Shanti Stupa + Khandagiri-Udayagiri Caves en route from Bhubaneswar. Explore the stunning UNESCO Sun Temple at Konark, then head to Chilika Lake for a boat ride with Irrawaddy dolphins and birdwatching at Mangalajodi. Package includes 3 nights hotel stay, daily breakfast, AC private transfers, local guide, sightseeing, and entry tickets. Ideal for families and pilgrims wanting temples + beach + wildlife in one trip.

• Day 01 : Arrive Bhubaneswar Airport / Drive to Puri (60Kms, 2 Hrs drive)

  Scheduled arrive Bhubaneswar Airport, meet our representative cum driver who will warmly welcome and later depart for Puri. 
  
   On reaching check into hotel. Post fresh up visit Lord Jagannath temple (Non Hindus are not allowed so view from roof top). It is widely known as Purushottam dham & it has been included in Chardham. Rest of time spend time at leisure/ own activities. Overnight stay in hotel. 

• Day 02 : Puri – Excursion to Chilka Lake (50Kms, one way)

  Take breakfast in the hotel and later proceed to Chilika Lake at Satapada where you meet dolphins in nature. It is site of conservation of wetlands and bio diversity which is a unique combination of marine, fresh water and brackish water. Later in the afternoon back to Hotel. Rest of time free and stroll on the sea side and visit to beach market. Overnight stay in hotel.   

• Day 03 : Puri - Dhauli –Pipli - Konark – Bhubaneswar (90 kms)

  Post morning breakfast check out the hotel and drive to Bhubaneswar. Enroute visit Dhauli-The battleground of Kalinga war during 3rd century BC, which transformed Emperor Ashoka into Dharmashoka.  Afterwards visit to Pipli famous for appliqué works, path works, Raghurajpur (Artisans village).  Later on visit Konarak- world heritage site -The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is a 13th century architectural marvel. It is designed as a celestial chariot of Sun God, complete with twelve pairs of wheel and seven horses. This legendary temple has sculptures of great beauty covering all aspects of life. It is most famous for its erotic art Konarak- world heritage site -The temple chariot of the Sun God on the sands of Bay of Bengal is a 13th century architectural marvel. It is designed as a celestial chariot of Sun God, complete with twelve pairs of wheel and seven horses. This legendary temple has sculptures of great beauty covering all aspects of life. It is most famous for its erotic art. By evening arrive Bhubaneswar and check into hotel. Rest of time free at leisure/ visit the local markets. Overnight stay in Hotel. 

• Day 04 : Bhubaneswar – Excursion to Udaigiri and Khandagiri + Sightseeing / Airport Departure

  Take breakfast in the hotel and check out with luggage and embark for an excursion to Udaigiri and Khandagiri caves are partly natural and partly artificial caves of archaeological, historical and religious importance near the city of Bhubaneswar. The caves are situated on two adjacent hills, Udayagiri and Khandagiri, mentioned as Kumari Parvat in the Hathigumpha inscription. They have a number of finely and ornately carved caves built during 2nd century BCE. It is believed that most of these caves were carved out as residential blocks for Jain monks during the reign of King Kharavela. Udayagiri means "Sunrise Hill" and has 18 caves while Khandagiri has 15 caves. 
  
   By the afternoon arrive city and proceed for Half day sightseeing of Bhubaneswar including visit at Bhubaneswar temple, Parsurameswar temple, Mukteswar temple, Lingaraj temple etc.  Later departure to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.  Tour Ends with happy memories.