Orissa Tours

( 9 Days / 8 Nights ) - Tour Package

Package Validity : From 2009-01-01

Travel Packages Orissa Tours

Destination Covered

Delhi - Bhubaneswar - Puri - Dhauli - Pipli - Konark

Day Wise Breakup

Day 1 - Arrive Delhi

After Arrival our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in.

Day 2 - Delhi - Bhubaneswar

Today we take a flight to Bhubaneswar, the temple city of India. Once the capital of ancient Kalinga, the city has a long history & is today a bustling centre for commerce & religious activity. These temples epitomize a comprehensive history of Orissan style of temple architecture from its very inception to perfection spreading almost to 2000 years.

Full Day Tour
Later we take a tour of Bhubaneswar visiting Lord Shiva Lingaraja Temple, Next we visit Mukteshwara Temple, a 7th-8th century AD is one of the most ornate temples in Bhubaneswar. We also visit Parashurameshwara Temple, a small but richly decorated shrine of Shiva that was built in the 7th century. Overnight Hotel - Bhubaneswar

Day 3 - Bhubaneswar - Puri via Dhauli, Pipli village and Konark

Today drive to Puri, en-route visit Dhauli & Pipli village & Konark (Sun Temple). First stop at Dhauli. Here we visit Peace Pagoda known as Shanti Stupa built in early 1970 by Japanese. Next we visit the Colorful Pipli village, where Orissan Handicrafts, the specialty is applique work.

Day 4 - Puri

Full Day Tour
Today we visit the famous Jagannath Temple,
Later we explore the Puri beach, one of India's finest beaches. Puri Beach attracts millions of travelers to India with its strategic setting & religious importance.
Overnight Hotel - Puri

Day 5 - Puri - Gopalpur via Chilka Lake

Today drive to Gopalpur en-route visit Chilka Lake, its water harbor various species of fish including the famous Chilka dolphin. Prawn, crab & mackerel fishing are an important source of livelihood for the locales.

Later drive to Gopalpur on Sea, ancient sea port not often visited by tourists. Sand dunes, groves of coconut palm & casuarinas separate the small town from the beach. Overnight Hotel - Gopalpur (B)

Day 6 - Gopalpur

Days at leisure.
Overnight Hotel - Gopalpur (B)

Day 7 - Gopalpur

Days at leisure.
Overnight Hotel - Gopalpur (B)

Day 8 - Gopalpur - Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar - Delhi (Flight IC-878 - 1520hr-1720hr)

Today drive to Bhubaneswar to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival assistance & check-in hotel.
Overnight Hotel - Delhi (B)

Day 9 - Depart Delhi -Transfer

Full Day Tour
Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jehanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built by Shah Jehan.

In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, Further we drive past India Gate, President's House, We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 9 - Depart Delhi -Transfer

Full Day Tour

Today we take a guided tour of Old Delhi, Visiting the great Jama Masjid, Later we walk down or take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, the old marketplace of Shah Jehanabad now a picturesque bazaar to reach Red Fort, built by Shah Jehan.
In New Delhi, we visit Raj Ghat, Further we drive past India Gate, President's House, We will also visit Humayun's Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in India. Qutub Minar, Qutub Minar & its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.