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Jagannath Temple
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Chilika Lake
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Sun Temple
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Konark Dance Festival
Scenic, Serene & Sublime
BOOKINGS CLOSED
The Plan
- Day 1 Best of Beginnings
- Day 2 Dhenkanal-Nuapatna-Dhenkanal
- Day 3 Dhenkanal - Chilika Lake
- Day 4 Day at leisure
- Day 5 Chilika Lake-Mangalajodi-Puri
- Day 6 Jagannath Temple & Konark
- Day 7 Puri - Bhubaneswar
- Day 8 Departure
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Day 1
Best of Beginnings
Arrive at Bhubaneswar Airport and transfer to Dhenkanal Palace (2.5 hrs approx). On the way, visit Maritime museum and Subhash Chandra Bose museum in Cuttack. Check-in to the hotel and rest. In the evening, gather for the welcome dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2
Dhenkanal-Nuapatna-Dhenkanal
Post breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the Silk Ikkat weaving village at Nuapatna (45 min approx). Nuapatna is a village in Cuttack district of Orissa, famous for silk and cotton single-ikat (weft-ikat) textiles. The weavers here produce a striking range of sarees with a brilliance, glaze and texture that is unmatched. Post lunch (at your own expense) visit to Monks of Mahima cult and see their Monasteries and rituals (1h 45m approx). Return to the hotel. Enjoy the cultural programme. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 3
Dhenkanal - Chilika Lake
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Chilika Lake (4hrs approx). The Chilka lake is one of the biggest brackish water lagoons and is the visiting ground of several species of migratory birds. The lake also supports various other flora and fauna such as the dolphins, turtles, birds and fishes. It is located in the state of Orissa or Odisha and is famous for flamingos. On the way we will visit the Anthropological Museum & Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves of 2nd century BC. It is believed that the founder of Jain faith, Mahavir had visited Udayagiri and khandagiri in the 6th Century B.C. Later check-in to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the resort.
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Day 4
Day at leisure
Have leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Today is your free day. You can visit different islands by boat or Kalijai Island temple by boat (at your own expense). Or simply decide to explore the property. Dinner & overnight stay at the resort.
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Day 5
Chilika Lake-Mangalajodi-Puri
After breakfast, check-out and proceed to Puri (3 hrs approx). On the way we will visit chilika lake at Mangalajodi. This village on the banks of Chilika Lake renders an eye-catching scenic beauty and attracts visitors for its vast wetlands with many migrating birds. Its wetlands now host more than 1.5 lakhs of birds. Enjoy the non-motorized boat ride on Chilika Lake. Later visit artisan village at Raghurajpur and enjoy the traditional Gotipua Dance. Gotipua is one of the oldest dance forms in the Indian State of Odisha. Later proceed to Puri & check-in to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 6
Jagannath Temple & Konark
After breakfast, proceed to Jagannath Temple. The Jagannath Temple dedicated to Jagannath, a form of Vishnu – one of the trinity of supreme divinity in Hinduism. This temple is one of the holiest Vaishnava Hindu Char Dham (four divine sites) sites. After darshan, drive to Konark (1 hr approx). Visit the famous Sun Temple. Enjoy the Sand Art Competition in beach and Fishermen Village. Later proceed for Konark Dance Festival. The Konark Dance Festival showcases the best of the traditional and classical dance forms of India, besides offering interesting insights into the rich cultural and dance heritage of the country like no one else. After the show transfer back to the hotel. Dinner & overnight stay at the hotel. Note: Only Hindus are permitted inside the temple.
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Day 7
Puri - Bhubaneswar
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and proceed to Bhubaneswar (1hr 30m approx). Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, is called the Temple City of India because it is home to over 500 temples! The city has a rich cultural heritage and is believed to have temples that date back to the 6th and 11th centuries. On the way we will visit Ashokan Rock Edict at Dhauli, and 64 Yogini Temple. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Temples of Bhubaneswar. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 8
Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Bookings Closed
Inclusions
- Accommodation on a double sharing basis in hotels mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals as per the itinerary: Breakfast – 7 & Dinner - 7
- Sightseeing and entry fees as per the itinerary
- English speaking guide
- Transfers by coach
- Cultural Dance in Dhenkanal Palace
- Traditional Gotipua Dance in Raghurajpur Heritage village
- One non-motorized boat ride in Chilika Lake
- Abhada with Khira ( Rabidi). THIS IS THE PRASAD OF JAGANNATH PURI
- Tuk Tuk services at Puri for visiting Lord Jagannath Temple
- Auto Rickshaw (one way) for Raghurajpur artisan village
- Airport Transfers (Group transfers only)
- Inclusive of 5% GST
- Insurance upto 69 yrs of age
- Tips for guide and driver
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as roadblocks, accidents & any medical evacuations. Any flight/train delays or re-scheduling etc.
- Any item not mentioned in the inclusions
- Optional excursions and activities
- Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation or arriving by flight that does not match with the majority of the group
- Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered, camera/video camera fee at monuments, laundry, phone calls and medical expenses
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