2N - 3D Puri - Chilika - Bhubaneswar Tour

Arrival at Puri Rly. morning around 07h00 AM. Receive and transfer to hotel. After freshen up 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 for Konark through marine drive. on the way visit some beautiful beaches, Ramachandi ( a scenic place where river meets with Sea), Chandrabhaga beach. Continue to drive towards Konark the Chariot of the Sun God temple, built by Langula Narasingh Deva in 13th century A.D.. The Sun temple is known for its exquisite and intricate architecture and sculptures, an UNSECO World Heritage List of monument.. 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). Drive back to Puri, Visit Blue Flag Beach, evening free at Golden beach for beach marketing or relax on beach. Overnight at Puri.

Activities : Beaches Sightseeing , Sightseeing

After breakfast check out from hotel & visit Gundicha temple, the abode of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra for 9 days in-between Rath Yatra festival to Bahuda Yatra. Then visit Raghurajpur - the artisans’ village, is a living museum itself. Every household has a painter and can show you lavishly painted, the age-old tradition paintings on canvas, and other varieties like Pattachitra, papiermache, masks, stone idols, sculptures, wooden idols and toys and many more. The village ambience is also heart touching. This is a Heritage Craft Village of Odisha. Then drive for Chilka ( Barkul)… On the way visit Ugratara Temple, ( Shakti Peeth), Then visit Bhagavati & Narayani Temple. Narayani Temple is a Shakti Peetha the dwelling place of any of the manifestations of Goddess Shakti, in this case, Narayani. The temple is located near Chilika and Balugaon in the eastern part of Odisha. It is a famous picnic spot in Orissa with the deity enshrined on the Vallery mountain and surrounded by lush green forest. Narayani is an ideal tourist spot to enjoy nature. Overnight stay at Barkul ( Chilka).

Activities : Sightseeing

Morning after breakfast go for boating site (Jetty) .. take a boat ride for visit of Kalijai Temple & visit other surrounds Islands like in Chilika Lake, namely Parikuda, Malud, Nuapada, Titipa, Krushnaprasad etc. Back to Hotel & check out from Hotel. Have Lunch and drive for Bhubaneswar. Visit khandagiri & Udaygiri caves and explore the age-old caves of Khandagiri and Udaygiri, carved by jain Monks in the 1st century BC, and were used as dwellings and meditation quarters, were built under King Khaarvela of the Mahameghavahan dynasty. Visit Tribal Museum, Mukteswar Temple,Parshurameswar temple, (all dates back to 07th Century). Then Visit Lingaraj Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva as the name suggests, the temple was built sometime in the 11th century by the King Jajati Keshari. The height of temple is 180ft ( 55 Metres) & the height of Linga is 8 inches above the floor and the diameter of Shakti is 8 feet. On time provide departure transfer to Bhubaneswar Rly.Stn. for onward Journey.

Activities : Museums , Sightseeing