Offering diverse memorable experiences, Orissa tour packages are ideal for planning a peaceful vacation, in a wonderful place like this. The historical and cultural state of Orissa is placed amid lush Eastern Ghats. Bounded by states like Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh, this wonderful state has several allures. Tour to Orissa has various natural charms such as gleaming lakes, gushing waterfalls, bustling beaches, meandering rivers and mountains of Eastern Ghats that are home to variety of flora and fauna.
Now known as Odisha, Orissa has several attractions including silver filigree work, colorful fair and festivals, applique work, stone carvings, handicraft items, and wonderful textiles. The state is dotted with several stunning temples and monuments, known for their wonderful architecture. Some of the most popular attractions of Orissa include Konark temple (World Heritage Site), Jagannath Puri temple (one of the Chardham destinations), Puri and Gahirmatha Beaches, Chilika Lake, Lingraj temple, Udaygiri caves, etc. Orissa is also known for its tribal culture. There are as many as 62 tribes in Orissa.
Day 01 Arrive Bhubaneshwar (By Flight)
Arrive at Bhubaneswar airport, meet assist with our representative and proceed to hotel.
In the evening enjoy temple tour of Bhubaneshwar which includes Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar and Rajarani temple.
Overnight in Bhubaneshwar.
Bhubaneswar is an ancient city in India’s eastern state of Odisha, formerly Orissa. Many temples built from sandstone are dotted around Bindu Sagar Lake in the old city, including the 11th-century Hindu Lingaraja Temple. Outside Rajarani Temple are sculpted figures of the guardians of the 8 cardinal and ordinal directions. Jain antiques, weaponry and indigenous pattachitra paintings fill the Odisha State Museum.
Day 02 Bhubaneshwar – Satakosia (By Road) (162 Kms. / 3H 30M appx.)
Early morning depart for Satakosia tiger reserve and on the way visit the textile weaving villages famous for Odissan Sarees. Stay at the community managed ecocamp.
Day 03 Satakosia – Dhenkanal (By Road) (133 Kms. / 3H 40M appx.)
During early morning enjoy the nature walk in the reserve forest and then drive down to Dhenkanal.
In the evening visit Joranda to see the unique prayer of the Mahima Monks who pray during every sunset for well being of the humanity. Back to the Dhenkanal.
Overnight in Dhenkanal.
Day 04 Dhenkanal – Bhitarkanika NP (By Road) (185 Kms. / 5H 20M appx.)
After breakfast proceed to Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri and Ugaygiri to see the historical evidence of rich Buddhist heritage of ODISHA and then proceed to Bhitarakanika.
Stay at the camp site near the river.
Day 05 Bhitarkanika National Park
Enjoy the boat trip at nature’s paradise where you meet large numbers of birds and crocodiles in nature at the Mangrove forest. Back to the camp after visit to the crocodile research Center and sunset at the river creeks.
Bonfire and stay at the camp.
Day 06 Bhitarkanika NP – Konark (By Road) (223 Kms. / 5H 55M appx.)
Early departure for Konark and visit the world heritage site repute Sun Temple from 13 th century where the language of the stone defeats the language of human.
After sunset, wait for the spectacular sight of flood lit illuminated temple at the back drop of dark sky.
Stay at Konark or a beach resort on the isolated beach.
Day 07 Konark – Puri (By Road) (36 Kms. / 1H 10M appx.)
After breakfast, drive to Puri.
On arrival, visit Jagannath Temple.
Beach stay at Puri. Overnight in Puri.
Day 08 Puri
Beach stay at Puri.
Overnight in Puri.
Day 09 Puri – Taptapani (By Road) (230 Kms. / 5H 10M appx.)
Proceed to Taptapani via Chilika lake.
Cross the lake by ferry and arrival Taptapani during late afternoon.
Enjoy the hot sulphur bath in the mini pool at your room and relax.
Overnight in Taptapani.
Day 10 Taptapani – Gopalpur (By Road) (69 Kms. / 1H 50M appx.)
In the morning excursion to Chandragiri, the Tibetan camp and Buddhist monastery, then to Padmanavpur village which is famous for its silk weaving.
Arrival Gopalpur during sunset and stay in a hotel by the beach.
Day 11 Gopalpur – Chilka (By Road) (50 Kms. / 1H 10M appx.)
Depart for Mangalajodi at the wetlands of Chilika. Take the country boat ride to the wetlands where you meet large number of migratory birds (nov-feb) and a spectacular sunset.
Overnight in Chilka.
Day 12 Chilka–Bhubaneshwar (125 Km/3H 10M)/ Dep. Bhubaneshwar (By Fly)
Departure transfer to Bhubaneshwar airport for flight to onward destination.
| City | Niight (s) | 5* Hotels |
| Bhubaneswar | 01 | Mayfair Lagoon |
| Satakosia | 01 | Satkosia Nature Camp |
| Dhenkanal | 01 | Dhenkanal Palace |
| Bhitarkanika NP | 02 | Bhitarkanika Nature Camp |
| Konark | 01 | Lotus Eco Resort |
| Puri | 02 | Mayfair Heritage |
| Taptapani | 01 | OTDC Guest House |
| Gopalpur | 01 | Mayfair Palm Beach |
| Chilka | 01 | Chilka Resort |
– Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
– Meet assist at the airport and the hotels.
– 11 nights hotel accommodation as per the program.
– Daily breakfast, Lunch and Dinners.
– Entrance fees to the monuments as per the program.
– Visit to National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries as per the program.
– Local English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Chinese / Russian speaking guide.
– All transfers, sightseeing, excursions by private AC vehicle.
– All taxes.
– Tips
– International Air Fare
– Visa Fees
– Travel Insurance
– Personal expenses and drinks.
– Accommodation in good hotels.
– Check-in / out time is 12 noon at most of the hotels.
– Extension to other places is also possible with a minimal extra cost.
– Additional nights are available at each place with minimal supplement.
– A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
– If quoted hotel is not available, we will provide one of a similar category and standard.
– Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
– In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
– In Asia, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
– While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
– Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
– In Case of issuing Domestic or International air tickets, SGV is not responsible for any refund if the flight is delayed or cancelled, as it is the responsibility of airline.