Puri

Overview

Puri — one of India's four sacred Char Dham — blends golden beaches, the legendary Jagannath Temple, Konark Sun Temple and the serene Chilika Lake. This 5 Nights / 6 Days Odisha escape covers Puri, Konark, Chilika and Bhubaneswar.

Highlights

Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri

Puri Golden Beach

Konark Sun Temple – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village

Chandrabhaga Beach

Chilika Lake & Irrawaddy Dolphins

Satapada Boat Ride

Pipili Appliqué Village

Dhauli Shanti Stupa

Lingaraj Temple

Mukteshwar Temple

Rajarani Temple

Khandagiri & Udayagiri Caves

Itinerary

DAY
1

| KOLKATA → PURI Approx. 490–500 km | 8–10 Hours by road. Begin your Odisha journey from Kolkata in the morning and drive towards Puri. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Evening at Puri Beach – enjoy the sea breeze, beach market and sunset. Overnight Stay: Puri.

DAY
2

| PURI → KONARK → RAGHURAJPUR → PURI Full-day excursion. Visit Shree Jagannath Temple (entry restricted as per temple rules; non-Hindus not permitted inside). Visit Raghurajpur Heritage Crafts Village famous for Pattachitra paintings. Continue to Konark Sun Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Site. If time permits, visit Chandrabhaga Beach. Return to Puri. Overnight Stay: Puri.

DAY
3

| PURI → SATAPADA, CHILIKA LAKE → PURI Proceed to Satapada on Chilika Lake. Enjoy boat ride through lagoon and look for Irrawaddy Dolphins subject to natural conditions. Return to Puri. Evening free at Puri Beach. Overnight Stay: Puri.

DAY
4

| PURI → PIPILI → DHAULI → BHUBANESWAR Check out and proceed to Bhubaneswar. Stop at Pipili famous for appliqué handicrafts. Visit Dhauli Shanti Stupa associated with Kalinga War and Emperor Ashoka. Arrive Bhubaneswar, check in. Overnight Stay: Bhubaneswar.

DAY
5

| BHUBANESWAR LOCAL SIGHTSEEING Visit Lingaraj Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, Rajarani Temple, Parasurameswar Temple, Khandagiri & Udayagiri Caves. Overnight Stay: Bhubaneswar.

DAY
6

| BHUBANESWAR → KOLKATA After breakfast, check out and begin return journey to Kolkata. Approx. 450–480 km | 8–10 Hours. Tour Ends at Kolkata.

What's Included

Inclusions

Accommodation as per itinerary
Daily breakfast and dinner
Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
Driver-cum-guide
Toll, parking, driver allowance
Applicable permits

Exclusions

Air/train fare
Entry tickets
Boat ride charges
Lunch
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Special Note

Distances and driving times are approximate and can vary according to hotel location, route, traffic, road conditions and sightseeing stops.

Important Information

Temple entry restrictions apply at Jagannath Temple. Non-Hindus are not permitted inside the main temple complex. Chilika dolphin sightings are subject to natural conditions.

What to Pack

Comfortable walking shoes, light cotton clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, personal medicines, camera.