Orissa Golden Triangle Tour -- OFIT-4

Day 01: Bhubanesar - Puri
Arrival at Bhubaneswar “Welcome to Temple City Of India”. Meet upon arrival and straight away drive to Puri which is (65 kms / 2hrs). On arrival at Puri transfer to your hotel. Warm welcome at hotel and Check-in. Morning free at leisure. Evening enjoy at hotel's exclusive beach. Back to the hotel. 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. Visit 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. Evening enjoy at beach, back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. (B/L or D).

Day 04: Puri
Morning go for a Day excursion to Satpada (Dolphin Island) a retreat in nature of Chilka Lake and enjoy the boat ride where you will see Dolphins, subsequently visit Virgin Island where seawater & rivers meet (the backwaters). Evening back to hotel. Followed by Evening entertainment. Overnight stay at hotel. (B/L or D).

Day 05: Puri - Bhubaneswar
Morning, get ready with your luggage for check-out. Proceed to Bhubaneswar (65 kms./02 hours ) Enroute visit Pipli Village - one of the most important cottage industries encouraged by creation of appliqué 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 or D).

Day 06: 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 or D).

Day 07: Bhubaneswar - Gopalpur
Morning check-out and proceed to Gopalpur. Enroute visit to Nandankanan Sanctuary and Biological Park (20 kms.) 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. followed by visit to Chilka Lake which is Asia's largest brackish water 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.then Proceed to Gopalpur. On arriving Gopalpur check-into the hotel. Evening enjoy beautiful beach. Overnight at hotel. (B/L or D).

Day 08: Konark
Arrival at Konark. Check in at Hotel.
Konark - The third link of Orissa's Golden Triangle, Konark, 35 km from Puri, has some of the most spectacular examples of religious architecture. The glorious 13th century Konark Temple, dedicated to the sun god (Surya), has been designated as an UNESCO World Heritage Monument. The temple, conceived as a massive chariot, hauling the sun god across the heavens by the might of seven splendidly carved horses, standing aloft on 24 chariot wheels intricately carved and symbolizing the march of time, lies in partial ruin at Konark beach.

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