BUDDHIST CIRCUIT OF ODISHA
Places covered: Bhubaneswar, Ratnagiri, Lalitgiri, Udaygiri, Konark, Puri, Chilika, Chandragiri
Trip duration:06 Night/07 Days
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Bhubaneswar:
On arrival at Bhubaneswar airport/railway station met by our
representative & transfer to the hotel. Later if time permits, half day
sightseeing of famous city temples, i.e. like Lingaraj, Parsurameswar, Mukteswar
(known as the ‘gem of Orissan architecture’) & Rajarani. Evening enjoy Dhauli
light & sound show. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
Day 02: Excursion to Diamond Triangle:
After breakfast drive to the diamond triangle of Orissa – Ratnagiri (has a
rich concentration of Buddhist antiquities), Lalitgiri (oldest Buddhist center
of Orissa) & Udaigiri (largest Buddhist complexes in Orissa). Return to
Bhubaneswar. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
Day 03: Bhubaneswar – Konark – Puri
Early morning play at Golf Course. After breakfast proceed for Konark Sun
temple, Chandrabhaga beach, Ramchandi temple. After proceed to Puri check in to
the hotel. Evening visit world famous lord Jagannath temple, Gundicha temple,
then relax on the golden sandy beach. Overnight stay at Puri.
Day 04: Puri - Chilika - Gopalpur
Morning drive to Chilika Lake at Barkul (the largest brackish water lake).
At Chilika take the boat cruise to explore the bird’s Island & Nalabana Island.
Then proceed to Gopalpur and check in to the hotel. Overnight stay at Gopalpur.
Day 05: Excursion to Chandragiri
After breakfast drive to Chandragiri (situated in between the lush green
forest - a unique destination for the Buddhist & it is the largest Buddhist
monastery in Asia) to visit the Tibetan settlement. Back to Gopalpur & Overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 06: Gopalpur – Bhubaneswar
Morning drive back to Bhubaneswar en-route visit Khandagiri & Udaigiri
Jain caves. On arrival check in to the hotel. Later visit to State museum &
Ekamra Haat. Overnight stay at Bhubaneswar.
Day 07: Departure transfer
Morning transfer to airport / railway station for onwards journey.