Incredible Orissa Tour -- OFIT-5

Day 01: Bhubanesar - Puri
Arrival at Bhubaneswar "Welcome to Temple City Of India" Meet upon arrival and straight away drive to Puri (65 kms/2hrs). On arrival warm welcome at hotel and check-in, day free at leisure. Evening enjoy at hotel's exclusive beach. Overnight stay at hotel. (B/L or D).

Day 02: Puri
Morning free at leisure. Afternoon : visit to Ramchandi about 15 kms along the beach, on the bank of the river Kushabhadra, is a beautiful little beach. Goddess Ramchandi, the presiding deity of the Konark region is worshiped here with reverence, followed by visit to Sun Temple Konark, dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun god. Enroute visit to stone carving artisan village at Chaitana. Evening enjoy a special Odissi dance performance at Amphi Theatre. Overnight stay at hotel. (B/L or D).

Day 03: Puri
Morning visit to the most awaited Lord Jagannath Temple, 12th century temple is known for its annual Rath Yatra or Car festival. Thereafter go to the grand road called Bada Dand which is shoppers delight. Back to hotel. Afternoon free at leisure or optionally enjoy a special Ayurvedic massage available at hotel Or one can enjoy on beach. Evening enjoy at beach, back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. (B/L/D).

Day 06: Puri
Morning visit to Artisans village of Raghurajpur 25 kms away. Popularly known for its Patachitra,artists have revived lost art in fascinating paintings & palm etching being recreated by deft hands of craftsmen. Back to the hotel. Evening shopping at Puri. back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. (B/L/D).

Day 07: Puri - Bhubaneswar
After check-out, proceed to Bhubaneswar ( 65 kms./02 hrs ). Enroute visit Pipli Village - one of the most important cottage industries encouraged by creation of appliqué patch work. Thereafter visit to Dhauligiri, the famous Japanese temple on the hill. On arrival at Bhubaneswar check-into the hotel. Afternoon visit to Rajarani & Mukteshwar temple followed by local sightseeing of Bhubaneswar with shopping. Overnight at hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 08: Bhubaneswar
Morning proceed to a day excursion to Lalitgiri & Ratnagiri (100 Kms / 3hrs.) A series of brick pagodas, stone porches, prayer halls have surfaced at Lalitgiri, while at Ratnagiri richest in terms of cultural treasures - two large monasteries, a huge stupa, Buddhist shrines and numerous sculptors, which is one of the ancient heritage site of Buddhist as well as Jain. Evening back to hotel. Overnight at hotel. (B/L/D).

Day 09: Bhubaneswar - Chilika
Morning check-out and proceed to Chilka (110kms/3hrs) Enroute visit to Nandankanan Sanctuary and Biological Park, established in 1979, offering its inhabitants a true feel of their natural habitats, Gharials ( Crocodile ) and white Tigers. Nandankan also runs a Lion and a white Tiger Safari. Check-in your hotel at Chilka Lake which is Asia's largest brackish lake. Dotted with beautiful islands, it has the richest variety of aquatic fauna and it is a bird watcher's paradise when migratory birds arrive in winter from Siberia. Followed by visit to goddess Kalijai Island and return to the hotel. Evening at your leisure Overnight at hotel. (B/L/D).

Day 10: Chilka - Gopalpur
Morning check-out and proceed to Gopalpur (80kms / 2hrs)on arrival check in to your hotel, afternoon enjoy exploring virgin beach(Gopalpur on Sea). Evening visit to Berhampur which is one of the major commercial town of Orissa, also known for its ethnic Gold & Silver Jewelleries, Silk Sarees & Handicrafts, shop till you drop and return to the hotel. Overnight at hotel. (B/L/D).

Day 11: Gopalpur - Berhampur
Morning relax at the beach afternoon check-out and Proceed to Railway Station or Airport carrying with sweet memories for your onward Journey. (B/L).

Day 12
In Train

Day 13
Arrival at home destination.


Includes in the package:

• The tariff of package is inclusive Non A/c(small) Car
• The above tour cost is inclusive of gift( bag), filter water, panda charges for temple, road and gate toll taxes, driver allowance, Boat on Chilka, Entry fees for monuments and Zoo(Nandankanan).

Tour Cost Excludes:

• Train/Air ticket
• Guide Charge
• Personal Expenses such shopping, telephones laundry