Inclusion

Transfer
Sightseeing
Hotel

Themes

SOLO
PILGRIMAGE
FAMILY HOLIDAY
ADVENTURE
CULTURE
JUNGLE
BEACH
Honeymoon
Nature

Stay Plan

Package Highlights:

  • Bhubaneswar's Ancient Temples: Start your adventure in Bhubaneswar, known as the "City of Temples." Explore historic temples like Lingaraja Temple, Mukteshwar Temple, and experience the spiritual ambiance.

  • Konark Sun Temple: Visit the UNESCO-listed Konark Sun Temple, a marvel of ancient architecture. Admire the intricate carvings and learn about its fascinating history.

  • Puri's Beach Bliss: Relax on the golden shores of Puri Beach, one of India's most sacred beaches. Witness the daily rituals at Jagannath Temple and soak in the tranquil atmosphere.

  • Chilika Lake Excursion: Explore Asia's largest coastal lagoon, Chilika Lake. Take a boat ride to see Irrawaddy dolphins and migratory birds in their natural habitat.

  • Cultural Heritage: Immerse yourself in Odisha's rich culture through folk dance performances, traditional art workshops, and visits to tribal villages.

  • Nature and Wildlife: Discover the natural beauty of Odisha with visits to lush forests, waterfalls, and wildlife sanctuaries. Spot exotic wildlife like the Royal Bengal tiger in Simlipal National Park.

Inclusions:

  • Comfortable accommodation in hotels and resorts
  • Guided tours and excursions with local experts
  • Daily meals featuring Odia and international cuisine
  • Entrances to cultural sites and attractions
  • Transportation for convenient travel within Odisha

Join us on this extraordinary journey to Odisha - India's Best-Kept Secret, where you'll uncover a world of natural wonders, cultural treasures, and warm Odia hospitality. Book your "Odisha - India's Best-Kept Secret" tour with Gofero and experience the hidden charm of this incredible destination.

Trip Description

Odisha - India's Best-Kept Secret with Gofero - Uncover the Hidden Gem Embark on a journey to the hidden gem of India, Odisha, with Gofero's exclusive "Odisha - India's Best-Kept Secret" package. Explore the rich history, diverse culture, and pristine landscapes of this unexplored treasure.


Hotel Amenities

CAR PARKING

RESTARUANT


Room Amenities

Wifi

Air Conditioning

Bed


Hotel and Rooms Gallery

Inclusion

 All Parking, Toll Taxes and driver’s allowances

 All Transfers, Sightseeing & Excursion by A/C Vehicle as specified in the itinerary.

 Accommodation on twin sharing basis hotels as per the plan mentioned against each hotel

 Free wifi at the hotel

 Sightseeing in shared vehicle

Exclusion

In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.

Any meals and services not specified in the tour cost includes column.

Expenses of Personal Nature like laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar charges, tips, portage, camera fees etc.

Insurance, Guide Services / Boat ride in Chilka lake, Entrance fee at monument.

Any air/train fare

Any meals other then those specified in Tour Cost Includes

Expenses of personal nature such as tips, telephone calls, laundry, liquor etc. Any other item not specified in ‘Tour cost includes’

Guide & Entrance fees during sightseeing

Statue of Unity Entry ticket

Camera charges

Jeep safari/Devaliya park at Sasangir

All personal expenses

Entrance fees to monuments and museum

Tips, laundry & phone call

Expenses caused by factors beyond our control like rail and flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle mal-functions, political disturbances etc.

Any Airfare / Train fare

5% GST

Travel insurance

Alcoholic / Non- Alcoholic beverages

Package Itinerary

DAY -1

Day 1
Meals
Breakfast Only
City
Bhubaneswar
Hotel
Swosti Premium


Upon arrival at Bhubaneswar Airoprt/ Rly. Stn. Transfer to hotel. Bhubaneswar Known as the “Temple City”,founded during the Kalinga empire over 3,000 years ago, Bhubaneswar today boasts of a cluster of magnificent temples, which once boasted of more than 2000 temples. still preserves over 500 of India's finest temples.
If time permits visit Lingaraj Temple Constructed in 650 A.D. this temple is a unique specimen of Oriyan style of architecture. The most special feature of this temple is the presence of one thousand lingas in the north-west corner of the complex.. Dedicated to Lord Shiva as the name suggests, the temple was built sometime in the 7th century by the King Jajati Keshari. The Lingraj Temple houses a Shivalingam that rises to a massive height of 8 inches above the floor level and is about 8 feet in diameter as well. Lingaraj Temple is a spectacular specimen of Orissa style of temples with a hint of Kalinga style of architecture, covering a vast area of 2,50,000 sq ft., stand tall 180 ft.As many as 150 smaller shrines dot the temple complex. Non Hindus are not allowed inside the temple.
sThen visit Rajarani temple
A popular 11th-century the Raja Rani Temple is locally known as the 'love temple' because it contains some sensuous carvings of women and couples. No images can be found inside the sanctum, and hence the temple is not associated with any particular sect of Hinduism. This is perhaps exactly where the charm of the temple comes from: the temple belongs to no specific sect and is open to all people irrespective of the deity that they worship and admire. However, the figures of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati carved on the walls strongly indicate that the temple has certain associations with Shaivism.
Brahmeshwar Temple was built during 11th century A.D in honor of the presiding deity Brahmeshwar, who is a form of Lord Shiva. The 60-feet tall temple was the first to exhibit
iron beams in construction and splendid iconography of dancers and musicians on the walls. The porch features carved ceiling with lotus, while the walls have motifs of lion head in abundance.
Mukteshwar Temple is one of the most compact and smallest temples in Bhubaneswar, but is renowned for its imposing ceiling that is adorned with eight-petal lotus in the porch, and astounding stone archway. It was for the first time that carved images appeared in temple architecture, exhibiting beautiful lion-head motifs. “Mukteshwar” means “Lord who gives freedom through Yoga.”
Parshurameswar temple The small but luxuriantly designed temple was built during 7th century and is one of the oldest in Bhubaneswar. The temple exhibits marvelous architectural artwork.

Afte lunch visit khandagiri and Udaygiri caves and explore the age-old caves of Khandagiri and Udaygiri, carved by jain Monks in the 1st century BC, and were usssed as dwellings aaand meditation quarters, were built under King Khaarvela of the Mahameghavahan dynasty. Overnight at hotel.

DAY -2

Day 2
Meals
Breakfast Only
City
Bhubaneswar
Hotel
Swosti Premium


After breakfast visit state museum, are housed archaeological objects, art and craft objects, natural history objects, Bronze Age tools and stone sculptures also contains bronze images, traditional and folk musical instruments, coins, copper plates, prehistoric objects,
ethnological objects and armoury. Also its huge collection of manuscripts on palm-leaves, tourists can view palm leaf manuscript of 12th century devotional poem Gita Govinda. By a collection of traditional and folk musical instruments and sculptures of different shapes and sizes, the museum expresses the vivid history and cultural traditions of Orissa.Collections of the museum also include copper plates, coins, stone inscriptions, manuscripts written on the palm leaves and age-old bronze tools. At the museum, tourists can also get an insight into rare epigraphic records stored in Epigraphy Gallery, handicraft, small paintings, collection of patta paintings, brassware, stone sculptures.
Tribal Museum, known as Orissa Museum of Tribal Art and Artifacts, provides a detailed information about the tribal life and culture of Orissa. It reveal about more than sixty varied tribal groups of Orissa, their way of living, handicrafts, musical instruments, songs, dances and festivals.The Tribal Museum has a rich collection of stone and wood sculptures, metal objects and images, weapons, wooden objects, anthropological objects, jewelry, textiles, terracotta, tribal dresses and also some remarkable records, which have been conserved about these tribes. The museum also exhibits the huts of the tribes.
Visit Nandan kanan zoo. Nandankanan Zoological Park is a 400-hectare zoo and botanical garden in Bhubaneswar, The name Nandan Kanan refers to garden of pleasure. Nandan Kanan is a combination of zoo, sanctuary and botanical garden. It is located 20 kms from Bhubaneswar amidst the splendid surroundings of the Chandaka Forest You will also get to see several endangered species that are well protected within the wildlife sanctuary and zoo of Nandan Kanan. These species consist of three categories of Indian Crocodiles, Lion tailed Macaque, Asiatic Lion, Nilgiri Langur, Mouse Deer and Indian Pangolin. There are numerous species of birds (81), fishes as well as reptiles. You can go on safaris to the Nandan Kanan Wildlife Sanctuary to see these rare white tigers, and some majestic Asiatic lions who roam freely in their natural habitats. You can enjoy rope way and boat riding facilities in lake also.
Evening Viist Ekamra haat situated in the heart of Bhubaneswar. It is a popular place for purchasing handicraft and handlooms products. It has 42 handlooms and handicraft shops and 8 open display corners which provide consumers with natural and original artisan products.You can find craft and textile products of artisans from different parts of the state.The shops in Ekamra Haat displays various crafts like stone carving work, wood carving work,applique, pattachitra,cane & bamboo work, dhokra,bell metal,terracotta work,palm leaf engraving,and art textiles such as Bandha sarees from Sambalpur & Nuapatana.

Overnight at Hotel.

DAY -3

Day 3
Meals
Breakfast Only
City
Bhitarkanika
Hotel
Estuarine village Resort


The Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest (made of Oriya words bhitar, meaning interior and kanika, meaning exceptionally beautiful) is the world's largest and most relevant
nesting ground for the endangered Olive Ridley Turtles. Every year, nearly a million Olive Ridley Turtles lay over 84 million eggs on the Gahirmatha Beach, which lies along the Bhitarnika Mangrove Forest, inside the Gahirmatha National Park.Bhitarkanika Mangrove Forest is a natural and wildlife reserve that is home to over 55 species of mangroves, 170 species of birds and a large population of saltwater crocodiles, hawksbill and leatherback turtles, endangered king cobra and the Indian rock python covering aa areaof 672 square kilometre national park.This mangrove forest in India is also a dream come true for birdwatchers as migratory and resident birds such as Asian Openbills, six species of kingfisher, five species of egrets and the black-headed ibis can be spotted.
Overnight at Bhitar kanika.

DAY -4

Day 4
Meals
Breakfast Only
City
Bhubaneswar
Hotel
Swosti Premium


Aafter breakfast drive to Lalitgiri/Udaygiri and Ratnagiri the ancient Buddhist monastery or mahavihara of Ratnagiri was built by the Gupta king Narasimha Baladitya and served as an important centre in the development of the Kalachakratantra. Combined with Lalitgiri and Udayagiri, the three sites make the Golden Triangle of Odisha. Spend the entire day travelling back in time at the archeological sites of Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri and Udaygiri. Along
with ancient Buddhist and Hindu sculptures, the sites also have many cultural artefacts such as ancient terracotta seals, bronze sculptures and ancient coins from the Gupta period. Also visit the the Langudi Hill, renowned for housing 34 rock-cut Buddhist stupas.

After sightseeing,back to bubaneswar . Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY -5

Day 5
Meals
Breakfast Only
City
Puri
Hotel
Haans coco Palm


After breakfast drive to Puri enroute Dhauli, where a modern peace pagoda and ancient rock edictsmark the emperor Asshoka;s conversion to Buddhism. Dhauli , a sacred Buddhist ssite on the banks of then river Daya, where the greatKalingan war was taken place.
Revered by Buddhists as the place where ancient Indian emperor Ashoka renounced violence and embraced Budddddhism, the site pagoda , and see two of the rock-carved edicts declaring Ashoka’s new religious principles that date from 260 BC. Then view some rock-cut caves, medieval Hindu temples, and the renovated Shiva temple near Pagoda.

Continue to vsisit Pipli the artist village where locals produce appliqué art- a process of cutting coloured cloth into shapes of animals, birds, flowers, leaves , gods, goddesses and other decorative motifs and stiching them over a piece of cloth. These creations are fabricated into lampshades, handbags, cushion covers, or even garden umbrellas.

Later visit Konark the Chariot of the Sun God temple, built by Laqngula Narasingh Deva in 13 th century A.D.. The Sun temple is known for its exquisite and intricate architecture and sculptures. An UNSECO World Heritge List of monument. The word 'Konark' is a combination of two words 'Kona' and 'Arka'. 'Kona' means 'Corner' and 'Arka' means 'Sun', so when combines it becomes 'Sun of the Corner', dedicated to Sun God. Konark is also known as Arka khetra. There are three different sides of the temple, positioned in proper direction to catch the rays of the sun at morning, noon and evening.King Narasimhadeva the great ruler of the Ganga dynasty had built this temple, with the help of 1200 artisans within a period of 12 years (1243-1255 A.D.). Konark Temple was designed in the form of a gorgeously decorated chariot mounted on 24 wheels , each about 10 feet in diameter, and drawn by 7 mighty horses. It is really difficult to understand, how this huge temple, every inch-space of which was so wonderfully carved, could have been completed within such a short time.
Whatever that might be, the konark temple even in its present ruined state, still a wonder to the whole world. Great poet Rabindranath Tagore wrote of Konark: "here the slanguage of stone surpasses the language of man."

Drive through marine drive to Puri, on the way visit Chandrabhaga beach, Ramachandi temple. Evening free at beach for relaxation. Overnight at Puri.

DAY -6

Day 6
Meals
Breakfast Only
City
Puri
Hotel
Haans coco Palm


After freshen up in hotel visit the world famous Lord Jagannath temple
The majestic Jagannath Temple in Puri is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus and is a part of the “Char Dham” pilgrimages. Jagannatha is not the only deity worshipped in the temple, though it is known as the 'Jagannatha Temple'. The deities of the Puri temple are
generally known as the Trimurti (trinity) and also as Chaturdhamurti. The temple was originally built by the Kalinga ruler Anantavarman Chodaganga(1078 - 1148 CE). Much of the present structure was built by King Ananga Bhima Deva in the year 1174 CE. It took 14 years to complete and was consecrated in 1198 CE.
Then Drive to satpada ( Chilka lake).
Arrival Satapara. Book a motor boat ride in Chilka lake. ( booking will be on direct payment basis) Enjoy the day at chilka lake (India's biggest inland lake spread over 1,100 square kilometers) Boating at the lake to spot the wild Asiatic Irrawaddy Dolphins at the mouth of the Bay of Bengal.

Back to hotel overnight at Puri.

DAY -7

Day 7
Meals
Breakfast Only
City
Bhubaneswar
Hotel
Departure


On-time pick up from hotel and provide departure transfer to Bhubaneswar Airport or Rly.Stn. or Puri Rly. Stn. for onward Journey.

Payment Policy:

Payment Policy:

All payments towards the tour cost must be made by the customer to the company in accordance with the procedure and time frame mentioned herein below.

  • Booking Amount  : 25%  of Holiday cost as Booking Amount (Non-refundable)
  • 30 – 20 Days         : 50% of Holiday cost
  • 20 – 15 Days         : 75% of Holiday cost
  • 15 – 10 Days         : 100% of Holiday cost

Terms & Conditions

IMPORTANT NOTE

·Quote is applicable for 02 Adults.

·Any cancellation/modification charges in air tickets as per airlines & agency rules

·Depend on the hotel cancellation policy will be applicable after the confirmation.

·All terms & condition is subject to Hotel & Agency.

·Surcharge applicable for transfer between 2300 to 0630 hrs

·Confirmation is subject to availability of accommodation and fare

·Rates are applicable for July 2021

·Quoted rates are currents ROE @ USD 74


Cancellation Policy:

·Air tickets cancellation & Modification is subject to Airline Policy Booking amount of INR 20,000/- will be non-refundable 

·30- 16 days: 50% of the total cost

·15 – 8 days: 100% of the total cost

·No refund either in part or in full will be made for any unused part of the package

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellation Policy:

  • 20+ Days          : Non-refundable Booking Deposit  
  • 20 – 15 Days   : 50% of Holiday cost
  • 15 – 10 Days   : 75% of Holiday cost
  • 10 – 00 Days   : 100% of Holiday cost


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